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Talk of the Initiative dominates Convocation

By Deborah Bernstein | September 22, 1999

In prayer and speech, the future of Dartmouth's social and residential life dominated much of Convocation yesterday as the College opened its 230th year in a ceremony at Leede Arena. Interim College Chaplain Gwendolyn King invoked the Initiative during the prayer that opened the ceremonies. King prayed that Dartmouth have "the courage as a community to be open to new perspectives" and that its students would go beyond their "comfort zones." She also prayed that people listen to each other so that with the Five Principles, Dartmouth could "truly become a rich and diverse community in progress." Without mentioning the Five Principles by name, keynote speaker Lori Arviso Alvord '79, assistant dean of student and minority affairs and assistant professor of surgery at the Dartmouth Medical School, alluded to them by saying "Dartmouth College is trying to make a better version of itself.

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Fowler speaks on 2000 election

By Omer Ismail | September 22, 1999

Even as the first presidential election of the new millennium looms, the 2000 election is unlikely to be a watershed election, predicted Government Professor Linda Fowler last night in 2 Rockefeller Center. A surge in voter turnout, shifts in party attachments, clearly differentiated party platforms and emergence of competitive candidates are considered characteristics of a watershed election, and Fowler said these conditions were unlikely to be met in 2000. Political scandals have led to an increased cynicism in politics affecting voter turnout.

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Reactions at forum vary greatly

By Andrew Marnell | September 22, 1999

Audience reaction to last night's presentation by the Initiative steering committee varied greatly as the crowd both applauded the Trustees' visions of the future of Dartmouth and voiced concerns over future changes. Less than 250 students attended the heavily publicized event, and student reaction seemed to focus more on a perceived lack of student input during the most recent phases of the initiative process than it did on the ideas presented by the steering committee's Trustee co-chairs. "It doesn't seem that they were really listening tonight," said Charles Gussow '01, vice president of the 2001 Class Council.

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What Discussion?

By The Dartmouth Editorial Board | September 22, 1999

As last night's forum came to a close, the steering committee co-chairs assured the audience they were open to discussion as they complete their deliberations over the course of Fall term.

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Get Smart

By Jeff Deck | September 21, 1999

I think people think we are stupid. Have you ever given any thought to this? Americans must be doing something wrong, because the advertisers, government leaders and other masters of the brainwash in the US seem to think that we are somehow mentally deficient. I mean this to be no ill-spirited complaint delivered in a fit of grumphood; anyone who knows me can tell you what a shining pillar of joy I am.

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Other Ivies tightening on alcohol

By Omer Ismail | September 21, 1999

Dartmouth College is not alone in its renewed initiative against alcohol abuse. Several other Ivy League institutions, most notably the University of Pennsylvania, have also implemented revised alcohol policies at the start of this school year. After six months of discussion spurred by the alcohol-related death of Penn graduate Michael Tobin last March, the university instituted a broad series of changes aimed at increasing nonalcoholic social options and alcohol awareness, and reducing the number of alcohol related incidents on campus. The policy stipulates that hard alcohol be unavailable at undergraduate events, alcohol distribution must end at 1 a.m.

Opinion

Floyd Where Prohibited

By Eric Del Pozo | September 21, 1999

It is time once again for the latest installment of "Eric Talks About Important Cultural Centers of the World," which is a title that should signal to everyone that I will be talking about New York.

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Few fazed by U.S. News ranking drop

By Julia Levy | September 21, 1999

Despite the College's drop in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the second consecutive year -- tying this year with Cornell University for 11th place among national universities and sixth in the Ivy League -- most Dartmouth students do not seem worried about the new rankings or its effect on the College's academic reputation. In late August, U.S.

Opinion

Our Heroic Women

By Conor Dugan | September 21, 1999

The culture we live in often seems marked by a dearth of heroes. It has role models, mentors, and stars but no one noted for nobility or courage.

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A Victimized Culture

By Bety Terry Bonifacio | September 20, 1999

I am a Hawaiian living in Hawaii, and I am deeply offended by Aaron Akamu's characterization of our families as representing "poverty, unemployment, poor health, depression, poor education and welfare." Many of the members of my family, too, are trained in hula, and are deeply spiritual and dedicated to the concept of "Ohana" -- family and "Aloha" -- deep spiritual love. Obviously the Akamu boy has not been home lately, or he is influenced by the small handful of sovereignty activists who want to make every Hawaiian feel victimized.

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Tragedy, controversy mark summer

By Jeffrey Tanenhaus | September 20, 1999

Even as a majority of the College resided outside of Hanover during the summer, the College has undergone a whirlwind of activity ranging from real estate purchases to a debate over a luau-themed party. Tragic beginning The summer began on a tragic note when Jenica Rosekrans '00 suddenly died from a meningococcus bacterial infection during Senior Week in early June.

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