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Volleyball overcomes Harvard 3-0

By Mark Woodard | January 30, 1996

The men's volleyball team hit the road this past Saturday and Sunday and returned with its first two league victories and a huge 3-0 win against rival Harvard. The weekend began with a dual match at St.

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Minority leaders start student group

By James M> Hunnicutt | January 30, 1996

Members of Colors, a newly formed student group composed of leaders from seven campus minority organizations, said last night that the group will act as voice to challenge racism at the College. Patricia Frausto '97, serving as a spokesperson for the group, said members of Colors "definitely plan on acting in the near future ... as soon as possible" to address recent incidents of racism and homophobia. The presidents and vice presidents of the Afro-American Society, the African and Caribbean Students' Organization, the Dartmouth Asian Organization, the Korean American Student Association, La Alianza Latina, the Milan South Asian Students organization and Native Americans at Dartmouth comprise the membership of the group. At last night's meeting, the group's third since its creation, Frausto mentioned two incidents Colors will address. It will address the racial slurs written two weeks ago on the door of the room of two Asian students in addition to the reports of incidents of homophobia in the Gold Coast residential cluster. "We want to let everyone know that this will not be tolerated," Frausto said, "and that we are not divided." Frausto said the membership of Colors felt these "shameful" occurrences had not been adequately addressed by Dartmouth students or the administration and that more needs to be said about them. People began talking about forming Colors last term, so some past officers of the seven groups are also in Colors, such as Frausto, who was the vice president of La Alianza in the fall.

Arts

Dance troupes explore African rhythm and urban funk

By Michael A> Posey | January 29, 1996

Dance takes on new heights as members of student dance troupes Ujima and Sheba take the stage. The rhythms of Africa and the streets of New York come to Dartmouth, with the student body leading the cheer. Both ensembles, already veritable hits on campus, have performed at such venues as Collis Common Ground and Dartmouth United's much heralded "jAAm at the AAm." Ujima, whose name comes from the Swahili word meaning collective work and responsibility, is probably one of the oldest extracurricular dance troupes on campus. Initiated in 1985 as a part of the Black Underground Theater Association, Ujima wanted to find its own niche and left BUTA's shadow to become a separate entity. "A lot of people wanted to show their dancing skills," said Jewel Jones '97, a Ujima member since her freshman year. Jones said many members at the time of Ujima's formation had taken ballet and tap-dance classes and wanted "to showcase their cultural achievement through dance." Ujima has roots in African dance, modern jazz, modern ballet and funky hip-hop, Jones said. Shakari Cameron '96 said she was a hesitant at first to join the group. "Someone asked if I would be interested and one thing led to another," she said. A member of Ujima since her sophomore winter, Cameron had only praise for the ensemble, which she said "really makes you feel the collective spirit." "Once you do become a member, you feel a responsibility to carry [Ujima] on.

Sports

Third period 2-0 run gives Big Green tie

By Jeffrey A. Beyer | January 29, 1996

It was a classic hockey game between two bitter rivals that had everything one could ask for -- an electric atmosphere from the standing-room only crowd at Thompson Arena, great goaltending, excitement on both ends of the ice and a thrilling overtime period. In the end, the Dartmouth men's hockey team on Saturday night was able to claw its way back from a 3-1 third period deficit and earn a 3-3 tie with the high-flying Vermont Catamounts, who were tied for first place in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and ranked nationally in the top ten coming into the contest. Down 3-1 with under six minutes to go in the final stanza, the Big Green got goals from Alex Dumas '97 at 14:44 of the third and Tom Ruzzo '97 at 16:43 of the third to knot the contest at 3-3. Each team had a solid chance to score in the closing seconds of the overtime period, and the Big Green might have picked up the win had there been just a little more time left on the clock at the end of overtime. First, with about 20 seconds left in overtime, a Vermont shot deflected in front and dribbled toward the Dartmouth goal, coming to rest on the goal line before an alert Dax Burkhart '96 swept the puck out of harm's way. Then, with less than five seconds left, Dumas intercepted a Vermont clearing pass attempt and walked in to take a last-second shot, only to have his attempt blocked by a Vermont defenseman. Dumas, however, picked up the puck, walked in alone on Vermont goalie Tim Thomas, and deked the netminder, tucking the puck into the net.

Opinion

Independent Study Worthwhile

By Liza Veto | January 29, 1996

To the Editor: As an alum who learned a lot from her independent study, I feel compelled to respond to Katie Shutzer's column, "Independent Studies Are For Schmoozers" [Jan.

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Students protest 'Singled Out' event

By Neil Desai | January 29, 1996

A group of students protested Dartmouth's rendition of MTV's dating game "Singled Out" on Friday night because they felt it was racist, sexist and heterosexist. The event, sponsored by the 1997 Class Council and held in front of a near-capacity crowd in Brace Commons, featured single male and female contestants who were out to win a date. In the dating game, contestants ask a group of people about their likes, dislikes and personal features in order to shrink the pool of potential dates.

Sports

Big Green defeat Navy 59-48

By Eric Kowack | January 29, 1996

Saturday the Dartmouth men's basketball team ended its non-conference schedule with an impressive win over Navy 59-48, as the Big Green outscored the Midshipmen 40-21 in the second half to overcome an eight point deficit at the break. Sea Lonergan '97 scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half to lead the comeback. "We played very loosely and effectively in the second half," Dartmouth Coach Dave Faucher said after the game.

Opinion

Sick of Ridiculous Opinions

By Ryan T. Mulrooney | January 29, 1996

To the Editor: I am sick and tired of reading the Comment page in your paper. I am sick and tired of reading the opinions of crybabies and whiners at this college who love to bash and complain about anything that they are not a part of and have little knowledge about.

News

Telethon raises record amount

By Erin Loback | January 29, 1996

This year's Alumni Telethon, which ended Thursday night, raised $518,246 -- making it the most successful telethon in the event's 20-year history. The nine-day event also set records for the greatest number of student volunteers and the greatest number of pledges. More than 500 students volunteered their time to call alumni from phones set up in the top of the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts.

News

Freshman Office changes to First-Year

By Amy Yamner | January 26, 1996

Starting this term, freshmen in need of guidance will go to the Dean of First-Year Students' Office rather than the Dean of Freshmen's Office. Peter Goldsmith, dean of first-year students, said he made the change after discussion with the faculty and administrators over the past few years. Goldsmith has been anticipating the change for some time and he printed business cards more than a year ago with the new title. There is no difference in the office's responsibilities, only in its title, he said. "It is about how I want the office to be referred to, no more or less than that," Goldsmith said. Goldsmith discussed effect of language on our every day habits. He said he feels women do not necessarily mind the term "freshman," but that it is sometimes important to think about how words function subconsciously in everyday life. "To me," Goldsmith said, "the word 'freshman' suggests that the people who naturally fall into the category are men and that women fit in as an after thought." The change in nomenclature demonstrates the College's commitment to gender-neutral terms, Director of the Women's Resource Center Giavanna Munafo wrote in an electronic-mail message. This change "reflects the institutions' commitment to using gender-neutral language whenever possible so that women are not directly or indirectly excluded from any programs, ideas or initiatives," she wrote. "It makes official a change that has been taking place over time." Dean of the College Lee Pelton said he saw the "title change as something inevitable and evolutionary" and noted that it fits with other changes, such as renaming the freshman trips program the Dartmouth Outing Club trips.

News

Ski patrol protects students on slopes

By Sara Burch | January 26, 1996

A new and improved ski patrol has been protecting the lives of skiers up and down the slopes of the Dartmouth Skiway. One patroller, Carrie Kuss '96, cited an amusing incident where she was told by a knee-injury patient that the patrol was "just like Baywatch but on skis." Matt Fulton '96, director of the ski patrol, has worked to revamp the patrol by instituting new training programs and motivating freshmen to join. The patrol provides first aid coverage for various events both during the ski season and in the off season and operates "under the auspices" of the Dartmouth Outing Club, Fulton said. "We're responsible for checking slopes to make sure they're safe and that we could evacuate skiers with ropes if the chair lifts broke down," Fulton said. "There have been noticeable changes in the program.

Opinion

How Do You Self-Identify?

By John Strayer | January 26, 1996

How do you self-identify? That is, who do you think you are? Most accurately, What do you think you are? I generally exile such questions to the land of Politically Correct Psycho-Babble.

News

Student confesses to racist scrawling

By Charles Davant | January 26, 1996

An unidentified male undergraduate has confessed to scrawling racist slurs on the message board and door of a room occupied by two Asian-American students living in the Choate dormitories, Safety and Security said yesterday. The student, who reportedly wrote words like "chink" and "bastard" on the door earlier this month, lives in the same wing of Little Hall as the victims, College Proctor Bob McEwen said. Last week the victims, Michael Yoo '98 and Jon Jun '98, moved to the Lodge because of the incident. Jun said the perpetrator sent a formal apology to his roommate and himself that "basically said, 'I beg of you not to go to the papers about me'" and "he was drunk" at the time. Although angry about the incident, Jun said he does not hold a grudge against the vandal and said, "I'm not out to get him." Jun said he has drafted a letter regarding the incident and today will send it to both the perpetrator and to Lisa Thum, dean of the Class of 1998. McEwen said Hanover Police will have the prerogative to charge the student.

Opinion

Independent Studies Are For Schmoozers

By Katie Shutzer | January 26, 1996

It's three weeks into the term and many of us are plagued by what Dartmouth professors affectionately call the "midterm." Midterms are a funny thing here though, there are in-class midterms, take-home midterms, and even combination midterms.

Sports

Squash wins one of two

By Austin Whitman | January 26, 1996

Despite different results, the men's and women's squash teams were pleased with their overall performances against strong Amherst teams, as both Big Green teams maintained winning records as they head into the midway mark of the 1995-96 season. Women dominate 8-1 Although the women's squash team felt comfortable going in to yesterday's match against Amherst, a victory was far from guaranteed.

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