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Hanover braces for primary frenzy: Sen. John Edwards asserts his ability to beat Pres. Bush in general election

By Matthew Kelly | January 23, 2004

After a surprise second-place finish in Monday's Iowa caucuses, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards hosted a well-attended town hall meeting at the Top of the Hop Thursday afternoon. The North Carolina senator's stump speech criticized the existence of what he called "two Americas," with respect to income-based disparities in health care, education and taxes.

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College puts GDX on social probation for rest of year

By Colin Barry | January 23, 2004

The College placed Gamma Delta Chi fraternity on social probation for the rest of the academic year Thursday afternoon -- a move that may amplify allegations that administrators are attempting to eliminate the Greek system. The sanctions resulted from a variety of alcohol and social policy violations that Gamma Delt allegedly committed during Fall term. The probation, the longest such sanction in recent memory, comes soon after the College dispensed 18 weeks of social probation to Bones Gate fraternity for alcohol policy violations. Gamma Delt President Mario Avila '04 expressed regret over the violations but said he believes the sanctions are only part of a larger "crackdown on the Greek system." "We know as an organization that we did not return that keg and we have some flaws in our house, but those were four completely different incidents," Avila said.

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Panhell rush sees spike in dropouts

By Kevin Garland | January 23, 2004

The Panhellenic Council reported a slump in total sorority rush numbers and an increase in dropouts for this year's winter rush. Overall bid numbers were unavailable Thursday, but Panhell did not offer bids to several women who went through the rush process. Panhell officials said the overall process, however, transpired smoothly and successfully. Panhell attributed the smaller number of women pledging to a smaller 2006 class. "I think that it's a product of the '05 class being bigger than any other class at Dartmouth.

Opinion

Not Another MBA...

By Frank Gado | January 23, 2004

To the Editors: I wish I had the time and energy to write more expansively in response to Mr. Bronner's letter (The Dartmouth, Jan.

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Campaign offices stay mellow on weekends

By Kaitlin Bell | January 23, 2004

Think of presidential campaign field offices and one likely pictures phones ringing off the hook, harried staffers plotting campaign strategy and volunteers stuffing envelopes or calling for donations. But on a recent Saturday, the Democratic candidates' local offices were far from hectic. In Lebanon, Connecticut Sen.

Opinion

Edwards, Litterer-in-Chief

By Debra Fisk | January 23, 2004

To the Editors: We all value and are willing to die to protect our freedoms of speech and the press -- especially in an election year -- and speaking your mind and handing out pamphlets are traditional methods of political participation.

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On campaign trail, reporters keep busy

By Dax Tejera | January 23, 2004

There's no doubt about it -- it's crunch time for everyone in politics, including journalists covering the seven Democrats competing for the highest office in the land. Every reputable media outlet has its political reporters working full-time on election 2004.

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3 candidates confirmed to debate Sun.

By Kate Carolan | January 23, 2004

The 2004 Democratic presidential candidates will file into Moore Auditorium Sunday to spend the afternoon discussing issues critical to women. College officials have confirmed that as of Thursday night, Wesley Clark and Joe Lieberman will definitely be in attendance, and John Edwards has expressed that it is very probable he will attend.

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Lady icers can't overlook home weekend's opponents

By Tony Hao | January 23, 2004

Usually, if the opponent scores six goals in a game, it adds another mark in the loss column, unless you're the Big Green. Dartmouth scored eight times Wednesday night against Providence to overpower the Friars to an 8-6 victory in Schneider Arena.

Opinion

Do We Need Another Apartheid?

By Jennifer Carlson | January 22, 2004

Shanty-towns, vigorous demonstrations, demands for accountability -- this wasn't only the condition of South Africa in the 1980s, but the image of many college campuses across the United States as students rallied their respective administrations to not only make university investments public knowledge, but also divest any and all funds benefiting from the system of apartheid in South Africa.

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From Rocky, Fowler wins nat'l media attention

By Matthew Kelly | January 22, 2004

Every four years in January, the political universe revolves around New Hampshire, which means incessant phone calls and 16-hour days for Rockefeller Center director and government professor Linda Fowler. In addition to her everyday role at the Rockefeller Center, Fowler is the point person at the College for local, national and international media in search of political expertise.

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