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As men’s tennis takes down Ball State, Indiana, women beat UMass

By Jake Bayer | March 5, 2014

Note to readers (May 23, 2014): When The Dartmouth found that Jake Bayer '16 had fabricated a quotation, we decided to remove his articles from our website unless or until we can independently check the veracity of each of his sources. For a full statement, click here.

Sports

Baseball team goes 1-2 on season-opening trip to FIU

By Gayne Kalustian | March 5, 2014

Last weekend’s three-game series against Florida International University brought the baseball team its first win of the season. In the games in Miami, the Big Green (1-2) was shut out on Friday 11-0, beat FIU (11-1) on Saturday 3-0 and took an 11-7 loss on Sunday.

News

Student assaulted over weekend, per campus-wide alert

By The Dartmouth | March 4, 2014

A female College student reported that she was sexually assaulted by an identified male undergraduate last weekend in a student residential facility, according to a campus-wide Safety and Security alert sent Wednesday night. Safety and Security director Harry Kinne said in the email that the incident occurred on March 2 in a building on the southeast side of campus.

News

Over Dimensions, freshmen will no longer pose as prospective students

By Chris Leech | March 4, 2014

This spring’s newly admitted students program, Dimensions of Dartmouth, will offer three dates for prospective students to visit campus rather than one, and enrolled students will not pose as prospective members of the Class of 2018, dean of admissions and financial aid Maria Laskaris said.

News

Boe discusses healthy college relationships

By Claire Daly | March 4, 2014

Author and speaker Aaron Boe called upon audience members to be part of the “educated generation” by breaking the cycle of disrespect and sexual assault on college campuses in a talk Tuesday afternoon. Boe, a former stand-up comedian, spoke in Filene Auditorium about fostering physically and emotionally balanced relationships.

News

In final projects, engineering students tackle campus issues

By Caroline Hansen | March 4, 2014

An engineering course that focuses on human-centered design methodologies aims to show students the “human side of the equation” in engineering and teach them to address complex and pressing issues.

News

Students unite in support of Venezuelan protestors

By Bryn Morgan | March 4, 2014

On the eve of the first anniversary of former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez’s death, around 30 Dartmouth students gathered in support of the Venezuelan students thousands of miles away who are leading national protests against the regime of current president Nicolas Maduro.

Opinion

Gil: Shifting the Blame

By Michelle Gil | March 4, 2014

The Greek system alone is not responsible for sexual assault.

Opinion

Woodward: ‘Freedom’ Facts

By Aylin Woodward | March 4, 2014

The current proposal has little to do with the original "Freedom Budget"

Arts

Drama students paved way at College

By Maya Poddar | March 4, 2014

Before Dartmouth became coeducational in fall 1972, a handful of pioneering transfer students in the theater department helped to pave the path for women to follow. The women had participated in the Congregation of the Arts, a summer arts program on campus from 1963-1969 that brought together musicians, composers, actors and dancers from various colleges.

Arts

‘The Alchemist’ sparks laughter 400 years later

By Apoorva Dixit | March 4, 2014

“Fortune, that favors fools, these two short hours/we wish away, both for your sakes and ours.” So begins 17th century playwright Ben Jonson’s comedy “The Alchemist.” Director Nick O’Leary ’14 has added his own touches to recreate this classic, witty tale, which will amuse even modern audiences on Wednesday evening.

Sports

Softball team goes 2-2 in weekend games at JMU tournament

By Josh Schiefelbein | March 4, 2014

The softball team went 2-2 at the James Madison Tournament in Harrisonburg, Va. last weekend, defeating Pennsylvania State University and Fairfield University on Saturday while falling to Fairfield and host James Madison University in Sunday. In a weekend with two doubleheaders, the team split each day, winning the early game before losing the second leg.

Sports

Women’s lacrosse drops Ivy League opener vs. Yale 12-5

By The Dartmouth | March 4, 2014

The women’s lacrosse team fell 12-5 to the visiting Yale University Bulldogs over the weekend. Dartmouth’s Ivy League opener was close through the first half with the Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 Ivy) heading into halftime with a slim 4-3 lead over the Big Green (2-1, 0-1 Ivy). However, Yale opened up a significant gap in the second half, outscoring Dartmouth 8-2 to finish the game with a seven-goal advantage.

News

Known for love of students, hockey, Gross dies at 68

By Priya Ramaiah | March 3, 2014

Longtime biology professor Robert Gross, age 68, died suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday morning. He will be remembered for his giving nature, deep involvement in the Dartmouth community and successful academic career.

News

'Moving Dartmouth Forward' session talks classroom technology

By Nancy Wu | March 3, 2014

Presenters at yesterday’s “Moving Dartmouth Forward” sessions, which focused on digital learning, spoke about the transition from Blackboard to a new online management system, Canvas, the College’s recent partnership with the online learning platform edX and possible plans to redesign large courses to feel more like seminars. The noon session attracted about 70 attendees, who were mostly staff and faculty.

News

DOC to offer financial aid for outdoor programs

By Rebecca Rowland | March 3, 2014

A new financial aid program set to launch this spring break will ease the cost of outdoor activities like spending a night at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, renting a Dartmouth Outing Club cabin and hiking through the Grand Canyon.

News

Jennifer Shepherd serves as Hanlon’s ‘gatekeeper’

By Elizabeth Smith | March 3, 2014

Waking every morning at 4:30 a.m. to a day of phone calls and as many as one email per minute, Jennifer Shepherd is no stranger to handling busy lives. Shepherd, who in the past worked as an assistant to actor Will Smith, has served as College President Phil Hanlon’s administrative assistant since June.

Opinion

Bigley: Dartmouth's Decline

By Kyle Bigley | March 3, 2014

Negative press explains Dartmouth's application decline.

Opinion

Geller: In All Fairness to DDS

By Joseph Geller | March 3, 2014

DDS isn't perfect, but it isn't all that bad, either.

Sports

Figure skating second at Liberty Invite

By Josh Schiefelbein | March 3, 2014

Sporting fluffy green stick-on mustaches off the ice, the club figure skating team placed second at the 2014 Liberty University Intercollegiate Competition in Lynchburg, Va. this weekend, behind only the University of Delaware. The team finished with 105 points, three points ahead of Boston University, but 36 short of the Blue Hens’ 141.