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Kontos looks ahead to Mandela's challenges

By Nathaniel Leclery | October 5, 1994

William Kontos, former ambassador to the Sudan who was also Executive Director of Report to Charter New Policy on South Africa, delivered a succinct speech last night on the economic and racial challenges facing South African President Nelson Mandela's post-apartheid government. Kontos emphasized the seminal event of a "government that was still in control of the means of coercion but voluntarily and peacefully gave up its sole rule." He also gave a brief overview of the last 20 years in South African politics and the recent emergence of the coalition between Mandela and former South African President F.

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Sciences awarded $1.8 mill.

By Allison Groff | October 5, 1994

The College will receive $1.8 million from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to enhance undergraduate research and upgrade facilities in the life sciences departments. Dartmouth is among 62 colleges and universities to receive a portion of $86 million being awarded this year by the institute.

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Pollack discusses ethics and DNA

By Karin Chesebro | October 5, 1994

In a speech yesterday, Biology Professor Robert Pollack of Columbia University used metaphors to explain the structure and function of DNA in terms more easily understandable by the general public. Pollack also discussed some of the ethical concerns related to DNA research and genetics but did not take a particular stand on the issues, which he said he will do in the seminars he will lead today. Pollack described deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as a book -- or a chemical text -- made up of letters, words and sentences.

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Drill expands to public schools

By Micheal Posey | October 5, 1994

Local public schools that cannot afford to hire their own language teachers are still emersing their students in the world of French and Spanish with the help of Dartmouth drill instructors. It is a program that is under the direction of French and Italian Professor John Rassias and was founded on the urging of a parent in the Plainfield, N.H.

Sports

Men's x-country on the run

By Holly Thomas | October 5, 1994

The grueling day of an average Dartmouth student is filled with classes, a bit of studying, a bit more socializing and, perhaps, an athletic activity. But would the typical student be able to schedule in running 20 miles at a five-minute mile pace everyday for three months?

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Assembly squabbles over new members

By Maggie Fritz With Nick Gansner | October 5, 1994

In a debate-filled meeting last night the Student Assembly passed two motions: one calling for a committee to examine the constitutionality of several Assembly appointments and another allocating $5,000 for a speaker symposium. Assembly member Kishan Putta '96 motioned to form a Committee on Procedure to examine four appointments to the General Assembly made during the last two weeks. Lischa Barrett '95, Shakari Cameron '96, Sue Kim '96 and Nada Payne '96 were admitted to the Assembly but Putta's motion called for an investigation into whether the four had met the Assembly's requirement of having attended three General Assembly meetings before being eligible for appointment. At last week's meeting, Assembly Treasurer John Honovich '97 questioned whether or not meetings the three appointees attended during the summer fulfilled the requirement. Honovich said they do not count because summer meetings are technically not General Assembly meetings. Appointments to the General Assembly are made by the nominations committee, which is headed by Assembly Vice President Rukmini Sichitiu '95. Sichitiu said she believes the appointments are valid although the constitution is unclear on the point.

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Gov. Dean declares month 'Rocktober'

By Jack Vaitayanonta | October 4, 1994

Vermont Governor Howard Dean declared the month of October "Rocktober" for the second consecutive year in recognition of College radio station WFRD 99 Rock's commitment to better broadcasting. In an Executive Department proclamation, the Governor recognized the importance of student broadcast journalism and praised Dartmouth Broadcasting on three main points: providing students interested in broadcast journalism with access to hands-on experience keeping "citizens of the Upper Valley informed, entertained and aware of day-to-day events" of the community offering "diverse and entertaining promotional programming" WFRD Radio is centered in Hanover and transmits signals strongly throughout a 30-mile radius, which extends into both Vermont and New Hampshire. Dean signed the proclamation Aug.

Opinion

Panarchy Free of Political Advocacy

By Sean Donahue | October 4, 1994

To the Editor: In your article, "Some flock to rush while others oppose," (Sept. 29), you wrote "Sean Donahue '96 and other members of Panarchy, an undergraduate society, began distributing pamphlets asking women and men interested in rush to reconsider their position." This is misleading -- not all of the people involved in making and distributing the flyers were members of Panarchy -- in fact, at least half of the people involved were not Panarchists.

Sports

Field hockey wins 2-1

By Kate Shanahan | October 4, 1994

Maybe it was the frigid fall air or maybe it was the disappointing loss to the University of Maine last Wednesday, but whatever the reason the Dartmouth women's field hockey team kept the heat on last Friday at Chase field. With a 2-0 victory over Yale, the team played an excellent offensive game, improving its record to 3-3-1, 1-0-1 in the Ivy League. After losing to the Black Bears of Maine last Wednesday, the Big Green was adamant about improving their game and strengthening their offense. "At practice yesterday, we worked on a lot of passing combinations," mid-fielder Allison Pell '96 said.

Opinion

Insensitive Headlines

By Dana Brenner | October 4, 1994

To the Editor: Two recent headlines appearing on the front page of The Dartmouth warrant criticism for their insensitivity and inappropriateness. The first headline, from Tuesday, Sept.

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DDS rarely undercooks orders

By Keith Lavigne | October 4, 1994

Juicy red hamburgers and soft boiled eggs may make your mouth water, but be warned, Dartmouth Dining Services employees may tell you your favorite foods are hazardous to your health and refuse to cook them. Uncooked, or even undercooked meat, dairy and poultry products are the breeding grounds for a host of bacteria harmful to humans. Recently, outbreaks of food poisoning caused by Salmonella bacteria throughout the Northeast aboard cruise ships have left numerous persons ill, some seriously. Over the past year, college students throughout the region have been stricken by food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacteria. At Saint Michael's College in Vermont, four students were diagnosed with Salmonella, and at Johnson State College one student died as a result of the bacteria. For this reason, DDS has posted warning signs in campus dining facilities asking people to not request undercooked foods, like rare hamburgers. Beef, poultry, eggs and unprocessed milk need to be heated to a minimum temperature of 140 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit in order to destroy bacteria such as Salmonella, which lead to at least 400,000 food poisonings and an estimated 500 deaths annually nationwide. DDS Director Pete Napolitano said people should be assured that adequate safety precautions are taken to insure DDS is serving healthy foods. Dining Services requires all food handlers to wear gloves, and requires all cooks to carry food thermometers, Napolitano said.

Opinion

Disillusionment Over Haiti

By Rebecca Liddicoat | October 4, 1994

In Sunday's New York Times, the lead paragraph on Haiti read "Confusion over exactly what it is that American soldiers are supposed to be doing on Haiti's streets is growing almost as fast as the number of troops pouring in by air and sea." Reading about the floundering of our foreign policy in Haiti over the last months, my mood regarding it has gone from surprise to disappointment, to disillusionment, and finally to outright revulsion. That we would attempt to "restore democracy" to a nation that has never experienced it was ridiculous enough.

Sports

Men's tennis pounds UVM, BU

By Amy Hatch | October 4, 1994

Despite the chilly Saturday afternoon, the men's tennis team managed to heat up the courts across from Topliff as they captured two team victories, defeating Boston University 5-2 in the morning and trampling the University of Vermont 7-0 later that afternoon. The Big Green were led by Jim Rich '96, who has an injured rotator cuff and was unable to play at the Yale tournament last weekend.

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Greeks host 'Make a Difference Day'

By Nick Gansner | October 4, 1994

On Saturday, Oct. 22, members of Dartmouth's Greek system, along with people across the country, will have an opportunity to give back to the local community through the fourth annual "Make a Difference Day." Organized through the Coed Fraternity Sorority Council by Angela Lee '95 along with Assistant Dean of Residential Life Deb Reinders, this is the first year the College is involved in "Make a Difference Day" -- a national celebration of community service sponsored by USA Today and the Points of Life Foundation. Greek houses and the entire student body will be encouraged to participate in a variety of community service activities.

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