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Overstepping One's Bounds

By Andrew Arthur Schmidt | November 14, 2002

To the Editor: The Nov. 6 article "Study: Slavery's effects lasted just 2 generations" explaining Professor Sacerdote's study on the ramifications of that institution could have been called, "Study: Racism caused free blacks to be as oppressed as former slaves in just 2 generations." Sacerdote, by attempting historical analysis, mocks his own profession.

Opinion

Paying Respect

By Jonathan Hancock | November 14, 2002

To the Editor: As a grandchild of two World War II veterans, an American and a liberal, I was disheartened and embarrassed to see a poor turnout to the Veterans' Day service in a Tuck auditorium on Nov.

Sports

Women's rugby club earns national tournament berth

By Annie Snider | November 14, 2002

This past weekend, the Dartmouth Women's Rugby Club started out with a 33-5 loss to Vassar but showed tremendous resilience by bouncing back to defeat Amherst 29-0 and earn a berth to the National Tournament in the spring. The Vassar game started out on a good note for Dartmouth, as second-row Amanda Behm '04 came out firing and nearly ran through the ball carrier on the first tackle of the game. Energized, the DWRC drove down the field to the Vassar try-line but couldn't capitalize.

Opinion

Donor Discrimination

By Haley Peckett | November 14, 2002

Donating blood is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to save a life. For those of us who do not want to go to medical school or who do not currently wish to part with our vital organs, we can simply attend a local blood drive for an hour a few times a year to renew someone's chance at life.

News

Panel examines gay Greek issues

By Mark Herman | November 14, 2002

A large and enthusiastic crowd engaged in an informal discussion last night on the meaning of being both gay and Greek at Dartmouth. Organized by John Ashworth '03 and Sara Baron '03 as a project for Professor Michael Bronski's class on gay and lesbian studies, students listened to the experiences of four gay Dartmouth seniors within the Greek system and then discussed their own perspectives for almost two hours. Ashworth, the openly-gay president of Sigma Nu fraternity, said that being gay has not affected his relationships with fellow members.

Arts

Vedder lacks that visceral edge on new Pearl Jam LP

By Lindsay Barnes | November 14, 2002

With Nirvana's lost single "You Know You're Right" getting massive airplay and Soundgarden's Chris Cornell collaborating with the former members of Rage Against The Machine in Audioslave, rock listeners seem nostalgic for the early '90s and the Seattle grunge scene.

News

Students clamor for tour guide jobs

By Zachary Goldstein | November 14, 2002

What has two legs, walks backwards and relies on others to keep from ramming into poles? It's a campus tour guide, and the job is more difficult than it seems. "I didn't realize that flip-flops don't stay on naturally when walking backwards.

Sports

Men's tennis turns in singles, doubles wins at home

By Stu Adam | November 13, 2002

When debating which word in the English language best describes the Dartmouth men's tennis team's performance over the past weekend, the first and most logical choice is "domination." The players' fall season culminated with glorious results that are hopefully indicative of success in the winter and spring Ivy League seasons. The Green played host to its very own invitational tournament in the last individual event for Dartmouth before the team season kicks off this winter, where players will have the added pressure of the head-to-head format. In all, 48 players showed up on Saturday morning from various bastions of academic pursuit, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Boston College, Rutgers, Colgate, the University of New Hampshire and Brown.

News

College to expand day care space

By Elise Dunphe | November 13, 2002

A shortage of openings and a long waitlist at the Dartmouth College Child Care Center prompted the Board of Trustees to grant funds for the expansion of the center during their meeting last weekend. About 135 children aged six weeks to six years are waiting for a spot at the College's child care facility, reflecting a shortage of spaces at day care facilities throughout the Upper Valley. Dartmouth's facility is licensed to care for 63 children, with full time care is offered for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children and after school care for those in kindergarten, said Jeff Robbins, director of the Child Care Center. The expansion will create 23 new spaces, 21 of which will be reserved for children under the age of three. According to Robbins, the waitlist currently contains the names of mostly infants and toddlers -- but not all parents are seeking immediate care for the child. Space is so tight that some parents sign up for spots even before their children are born, Robbins said.

News

Brison talks on assault, recovery

By Kristin Szostek | November 13, 2002

Philosophy Professor Susan Brison discussed her experience as the victim of a brutal rape at a presentation yesterday of her recently published book, "Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of a Self." While Brison dedicated much of the discussion to her own experience and recovery, she also addressed the larger issues of victims' rights and what she called the social "phenomenon" of misogyny. Brison was attacked while walking alone through a country field near Grenoble, France.

Opinion

Like Drunken Sailors

By Chris Curran | November 13, 2002

I could accuse the College of spending money like drunken sailors, but that wouldn't be fair to drunken sailors: they spend their own money.

Opinion

Attention to Accuracy

By Daniel Ng | November 13, 2002

To the Editor: I refer to the Nov. 8 column by Sam Stein, "Times are Bleak," which cites evidence of a horrific future for humanity.

News

SA questions ORL door lock policies

By Kaitlin Bell | November 13, 2002

For over 45 minutes, members of the Student Assembly barraged Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman with questions and criticisms of the dormitory door lock system at last night's Assembly meeting. The discussion focused on leave-term students being denied access to dormitories, with several Assembly members openly attacking Redman's justifications for not permitting access to all students, enrolled or not. Activating the cards of students on leave could pose a security risk, Redman said, since students on leave have little motivation to report lost or stolen cards.

News

Panel criticizes campus gender relations, Greeks

By Tim Mosso | November 13, 2002

Gender sensitivity and the flaws of Dartmouth's Greek system were the dominant themes during a discussion panel yesterday in the Top of the Hop. A predominantly female crowd packed the second floor of the Hopkins Center to hear what was billed as a forum for "topics that aren't talked about on a daily basis but should be." The panelists and audience complained that the social life of Dartmouth students is dominated by fraternity parties, drinking and situations that put women in uncomfortable positions. The six student panelists, all seniors, offered their opinions on statements ranging from "Men on campus say they would never send their daughters to Dartmouth" to "What forms does sexual harassment take on campus and have you ever encountered it?" Sexual abuse and gender discrimination were the primary subjects of discussion.

News

Genetically modified foods stir discussion

By Elizabeth Gibson | November 13, 2002

The regulation of genetically modified organisms and the introduction of GMOs into developing countries were among the topics discussed at a round-table event last night that brought students together with professors involved in the issue. Regulation of GMOs in the United States is "relatively loose," said environmental studies Professor Konrad von Moltke, who suggested that there should be more government regulation given the frequency with which toxic substances are introduced into food products. But he also said that certain precautionary measures in regulating development of toxic substances are "fundamentally unscientific." Von Moltke offered as an example the Delaney Amendment, which requires banning any food found to cause cancer in even a single species.

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