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Panelists: Soviet fall had multiple causes

By Liz Yepsen | November 19, 2003

The fall of the Soviet Union can be attributed to a combination of economic, military and political factors, according to panelists at yesterday's discussion, "The Implosion of a Super Power: Why the Soviet Union Fell." Panelist Kenneth Yalowitz, U.S.

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What rhymes with Kucinich?

By Caroline McKenzie | November 19, 2003

Ever think that politicians just have no clue what the youth of America want? Well, your premonition is pretty accurate. Rock the Vote, a non-partisan organization with a mission to enlighten America's youth about voting, challenged eight of nine democratic presidential candidates (Rep.

Opinion

Bias at Dartmouth

By James Larimore | November 19, 2003

Dartmouth is a special community marked by a belief that civility and mutual respect enable people to learn from each other.

Opinion

A Bold Idea

By Robert Shireman | November 18, 2003

Ten thousand dollars a year for college. It sounds like one of those campaign promises that are good on the stump but too expensive once the candidate is elected.

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Wyclef can't silence Fugees question with latest LP

By John Kim | November 18, 2003

"Are the Fugees ever getting back together?" Wyclef Jean must have gotten tired of this question at least five years ago, but ultimately, he only has himself to blame for the persistence of the question. Until his solo work begins to accurately reflect the extent of his considerable talents, he will never be able to escape the shadow of the influential hip-hop supergroup to which he is inextricably linked. At his peak, Wyclef's gifts were undeniable.

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Panelists take on segregation

By Mark Henle | November 18, 2003

Much progress has been made since Brown vs. Board of Education toward desegregation, but a lot of work remains, said four panelists convened for Part II of the Diversity Dialogues, "Segregation Now Vs.

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Board to cut terms, increase members

By Mark Herman | November 18, 2003

The Dartmouth College Board of Trustees announced yesterday that it voted at last weekend's meeting to increase its size by six seats -- from 16 members to 22 -- before the end of the decade. The six seats will be split evenly between three charter trustees appointed by the Board and three alumni trustees nominated by the Board and elected by the alumni body. Such a change has been considered on multiple occasions, but only became feasible this past summer after the passage of Home Rule legislation by the state legislature.

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Thapar talks on distortion in India

By Samuel Rendall | November 18, 2003

Guest lecturer Romila Thapar painted a bleak picture of India's religious distortions of Indian history Monday. Thapar focused her lecture on the "centrality of historiography," and the need for a more analytical investigation of the history presented in school textbooks.

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Gephardt, Kucinich lean furthest right on abortion

By Steven Orbuch | November 18, 2003

Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles that will examine the presidential candidates' stances on various hot-button issues. Recent congressional passage of the first significant federal restrictions on abortion is certain to be a crucial issue as Democratic candidates vie for their party's nomination. On October 21, the United States Congress agreed on a bill that would ban the practice of partial-birth abortion.

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Aljazeera presses 'right to speak up'

By Jenn Buck | November 18, 2003

Their news coverage has been accused of inciting violence against U.S. troops in Iraq; their reporters thrown in jail for "supporting and financing" the Al-Qaida terrorist network; and their stations have been bombed repeatedly by the U.S.

Opinion

Clarifying the Flag

By Larry Bradley | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: Your Nov. 13 article "Students call Dean posters a hoax" on the Confederate Flag has the same mistake as nearly all of the news media.

Opinion

The Right Solution

By Richard R. Crocker | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's attempt to retain his monument to the Ten Commandments in the lobby of the state judicial building has rightly been rejected.

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Board votes to approve curriculum changes

By Mark Herman | November 17, 2003

During its quarterly meeting, held last Thursday through Saturday, the College's Board of Trustees voted to approve curriculum changes and to move ahead with the construction of new facilities. The Board approved the faculty's proposed curriculum changes with "no independent alteration," College President James Wright said. The changes include the transformation of the world culture requirement into a cultural identity requirement.

Opinion

Dean's Gun Control Policy

By Jim Stell | November 17, 2003

To the Editor: Many have accused Dean of dishonestly forming a gun control policy which would not offend the majority of the American population -- who favor federal gun control -- while still appealing to New Hampshire and Iowa voters, who prefer state regulation. Please show me statistics that state that most New Hampshire and Iowa voters favor state gun control.

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