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Theremin's life examined

By Tom Jawetz | February 9, 1996

The theremin is an odd instrument that stands straight like a podium with a horizontal loop and a vertical antenna sticking out of the top. The eery, etherial sound that is emitted is brought forth by musicians who need not even touch the instrument -- rather, the sound is created by the manipulation of an electromagnetic field. If this description sounds peculiar, the man who invented it was certainly, at least, equally peculiar.

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Despite warm conditions, many hope to sled at golf course

By Erin Loback | February 9, 1996

When the temperature drops and snow covers Hanover, many Dartmouth students celebrate coming of the winter season by heading for the hills -- the hills of the golf course, that is. When covered in snow, the greens, hills and fairways of the course become perfect for sledding, or "traying," one of the time-honored traditions of Winter term that becomes even more popular during Winter Carnival Weekend. Carrying everything from inner-tubes and sleds to pilfered Dartmouth Dining Services trays, over the years many students have enjoyed the rush of coasting through the New Hampshire countryside. Traditionally, first-year students head for the hill on the golf course called "freshman hill" after the first snowfall of the year. Although rain and unseasonably warm temperatures have prevented sledding for most of this winter, many students went sledding at the end of Fall term or during the beginning of January. John Cruz '99, who is from Hawaii, said he went sledding for the first time at the end of Fall term. Cruz said he was hesitant at first, since he had never seen snow until he came to Dartmouth and did not know what to expect. After experiencing the wonders of sliding at high speeds down the icy golf course though, Cruz said "once you go sledding, you don't regret it." Cruz said he has a tray from Home Plate, but he opted to sled using a Full Fare tray instead. If there is enough snow during this Winter Carnival weekend, Cruz said he wants to go sledding again.

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Council makes Carnival possible

By Allison K. Hoffman | February 9, 1996

Every year, Winter Carnival is planned and executed with seeming machine-like precision -- a theme is chosen, a poster is designed and selected, t-shirts are processed, a snow sculpture is conceived and shaped in the middle of the Green, and the weekend is filled with ceremonies, dances and fireworks. But most of the Dartmouth community and other visitors who enjoy Carnival each February do not realize the hard work undertaken each year by a group of dedicated students -- the Winter Carnival Council. Tim Chow '96 and Amy Henry '97, co-chairs of the 1996 Winter Carnival Council, have been working furiously for the past several weeks to ensure that the traditions of Carnival come to life this year. "We're both ultimately responsible for everything that's on the Winter Carnival Council," Chow said. Henry joked, "We got sucked in." Last summer, while most Dartmouth students were lying out in the sun and making plans for the next weekend, Chow and Henry began to plan this year's Carnival by choosing a theme. They decided on "'Round the Girdled Earth They Roamed: A Prehistoric Carnival." Over the course of the past months, the council has held weekly meetings to monitor progress.

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Despite some hardships, workers finish sculpture

By Aaron Lisman | February 9, 1996

Over the past several weeks, the strange creation in the middle of the Green has resembled a Trojan horse, a shanty, a dumpster or, sometimes, just a large block of ice. But, by yesterday afternoon, the final touches were being put on Dartmouth's 71st snow sculpture -- a stegosaurus standing atop a block of ice. As the sculpture began to take on its final shape, the feeling among the students who have poured their time and energy into the structure over the last month was of elation and sweet gratification. Admiring the completed dinosaur, sculpture committee chair Sara Paisner '96 said, "watching all these people come by and get excited about it is great.

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Carnival has provided many memories in 86-year history

By Jacqueline Rose | February 9, 1996

Dartmouth's Winter Carnival, which grew out of one student's desire to take advantage of the snowy Hanover winters, has grown to a mammoth celebration that in its history has encompassed everything from pageants and ski races to student protests and Pepsi commercials.

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Carnival kicks off

By Sara Burch | February 9, 1996

The 87th annual College Winter Carnival, a celebration titled, "'Round the Girdled Earth They Roamed: A Prehistoric Carnival," kicked off last night with the opening ceremonies, which included performances, speeches and fireworks. College President James Freedman, speaking only briefly, declared the Carnival would go on, "snow or no snow," referring to the unusually warm weather and lack of snowfall that has characterized Hanover for the past several weeks. The ceremonies began when the ski and swim teams marched onto the Green carrying red flares, arrived in front of the finished snow sculpture and faced the crowd of about 500 people. A brief performance by the Dodecaphonics officially opened the ceremony. Tim Chow '96, co-chair of the Winter Carnival Committee for a third year, led the ceremonies with tremendous enthusiasm and complimented his fellow committee members for overcoming the recent thaws and for persevering in their preparation for the weekend. Amy Henry '97, the other Committee co-chair, said she felt that this Carnival would be "a celebration of the outdoors and of all winter sports." She then invited the captains of the alpine ski teams to speak. Next, Jeremiah Thompson '96, captain of the men's ski team, said "Carnival is a very mystic occasion," and urged everybody to "make the best of the weekend." "This Carnival should be promising.

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Alumni recall many fun-filled Winter Carnivals

By Karen Rose | February 9, 1996

Winter Carnival has always been a weekend filled with friends, parties, snow and memories. Whether they spent the weekend in fraternity basements or out skiing on the slopes, many Dartmouth alumni still vividly recall the Carnivals they celebrated during their four-year stay in Hanover. Peter Beekman '69 remembers Winter Carnival as a time of good parties and phenomenal snow sculptures. "Winter Carnival back then was far different than it is now.

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Monk talks on women and location

By Erik Tanouye | February 8, 1996

Janice Monk, executive director of the Southwest Institute for Research on Women, said yesterday that specific geographic locations help women find their identities. In a speech titled "Gender, Place and Identity," Monk focused primarily on female authors whose works involved women discovering their identity in relation to geography.

Sports

Basketball turnout must become equal

By Justin Evans | February 8, 1996

With student attendance at women's basketball games on the decline, its become apparent that women's basketball is living in the shadow of the men's team. It's unlikely that current students simply aren't interested in women's basketball.

Arts

Latin music symposium begins

By Barry Kral | February 8, 1996

It has been said Americans know surprisingly little of the various cultures present in their own hemisphere, as past and present-day European music, literature and art dominate Americans' knowledge of foreign lifestyles. Common stereotypes often neglect the vast cultural achievements attained just a few latitude lines to the south.

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Winter Carnival events to commence tomorrow

By Jean Blackerby | February 8, 1996

Tonight marks the beginning of Winter Carnival -- an annual Dartmouth tradition since 1911. The theme for this year's carnival is "'Round the Girdled Earth They Roamed -- A Prehistoric Carnival," which is complemented by the snow sculpture of a giant stegosaurus on the Green. Winter Carnival events will begin with the opening ceremonies this evening at 7 p.m.

Opinion

Will Racism Ever Die?

By Ben Mathew | February 8, 1996

The rally on Friday protesting recent incidents of intolerance and insensitivity has elicited both approbation and criticism from diverse quarters.

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Professors bring the primaries into the College's classrooms

By Karen Rose | February 8, 1996

With the constant flow of presidential hopefuls through Hanover, the primary's reverberations can be felt throughout the campus from fraternity houses to classrooms. From the latest poll to the flat-tax, Dartmouth professors take advantage of the College's national importance during primary season, using the political current to fuel class discussions.

Opinion

Big Mistake

By David Mace | February 8, 1996

The following is a story about making a mistake, a big mistake. And what we learned as a result. When we arrived at Smith College last fall for a party, we were looking forward to a fun social night.

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