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Controversy draws national attention

By Jeffrey Tanenhaus | February 18, 1999

The controversy over the Board of Trustees' historic initiative has captured not only the attention of the Dartmouth community -- the story has been thrust into the national media spotlight in the past week, mostly by newspapers, and radio and television programs drawn to the College's connection to the movie Animal House. The movie, created by Alpha Delta alum Chris Miller '63, is based on his experiences at AD while he was at the College.

Opinion

The Loss of Student Liberties is the Real Tragedy

By Matt Cooperberg | February 18, 1999

To the Editor: The future of the Greek system is almost beside the point. What is shocking is the utterly craven approach the Trustees and the President have taken to what they surely knew would be a controversial decision. Where was the mention of eliminating the Greek system during Wright's inauguration?

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For blacks, College ranked worst Ivy

By Josie Huang | February 18, 1999

Dartmouth is the only Ivy League institution missing from a recent listing of the 64 schools best-suited for college-bound African-American students. According to a report published in the January issue of Black Enterprise, five Ivy League schools -- Columbia (no.

Opinion

Let's See Some Alternatives

By Christopher Boffoli | February 17, 1999

To the Editor: In your editorial of February 16th, I disagree with your characterization that I am "confused." In addition, it is hardly fair to characterize my comments as "ignorant" in light of Trustee Kate Stith-Cabranes '73 quote in an article that ran the same day which read "the complete elimination of the Greek system was not something the five principles in any way require." That is exactly what I was trying to articulate to Dave Coleman '97 in my private e-mail to him.

Opinion

Endemic Issues

By Jeannine Murray-Roman | February 17, 1999

Upon opening The D on Friday, I was quite surprised to see the expertly drawn pie graphs which indicated that an overwhelming percentage of Dartmouth students favor the continuation of the Greek system.

Opinion

The New American?

By Ben Rifkin | February 17, 1999

As much as I am interested in saving the Greek system on the Dartmouth campus, I am more curious about why this event has garnered so much attention nationally and from the media.

Opinion

Let's See Some Alternatives

By Robert McConnaughey | February 17, 1999

I had a wonderful experience as a Dartmouth student and in Theta Delt. However, putting my personal attachment to the existing system aside, I feel that the administration's proposal is seriously flawed.

News

College: few pledges lost so far

By Julia Levy | February 17, 1999

Although it is too early to see the long-term effects of the revolutionary residential and social life initiative, the College has yet to see substantial declines in alumni donations, according to Stan Colla, vice president of Development and Alumni Relations. Colla told The Dartmouth that out of thousands of alumni contributors, only between eight and ten had actually rescinded their contributions since last Wednesday's announcement, and denied campus rumors that major donations had been rescinded. He said that as of Friday, the alumni office had only received 29 messages from alumni who had made donations to the College, and of these, about two-thirds said they were unhappy with the decision. Colla said even most alumni who are unhappy with the decision are hesitant to immediately withdraw financial support. "It's really pretty early in the discussion here," Colla said.

Sports

Women's hockey prepares for big ECAC weekend

By Lou Scerra | February 17, 1999

Tempers have been hot and flaring in Hanover over the past week. Some of that heat will reach Thompson Arena this weekend when the Dartmouth College women's hockey team tackles one of its biggest weekends of the season in hopes of securing home-ice advantage in the hotly-contested ECAC playoff race. The Big Green will take on cellar-dwellar Colby on Saturday afternoon before meeting cross-state rival New Hampshire on Sunday. Dartmouth will enter the weekend in seventh place in the conference standings, just two points above the final playoff spot held by Cornell, but only seven points away from second-place Brown. With six league games remaining on their campaign, the Big Green,11-5-4 ECAC, has 26 points. Harvard sits in the league lead with 37 points, followed by Brown with 33 and Northeastern with 31.

Opinion

A Study in Poor Leadership

By Teddy Rice | February 16, 1999

Like 83 percent of students and an over whelming majority of alumni, I have been so shocked and heartbroken by the recent events at Dartmouth that I've scarcely had time to think of anything else.

News

Carnival violations typical

By Mitch Yashiro | February 16, 1999

Despite the Coed Fraternity Sorority Council's vote last Wednesday to cancel all CFSC sponsored Winter Carnival parties and events, the number of drinking related incidents was normal for a Carnival weekend, according to Hanover Police officers and officials at Dick's house. Hanover Police and Dick's House officials said in terms of the number of alcohol-related incidents and the number of people taken to Dick's House the Carnival weekend was typical -- a word not likely to be used in reference to any other aspect of this year's Weekend Carnival. According to Safety and Security, more students opted for private and dorm parties this weekend with the option of drinking at Greek houses closed for many.

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