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October 24, 2013

/ The Dartmouth Staff '15 Guy: I'm playing harbor tonight.'17 Girl: I didn't know you played a sport! '14 Girl: I'm just going to go to Psi U and let fate decide.'14 Girl 2: That should be written on someone's tombstone. Tuck Prof: It's the Miley Cyrus effect.

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Daily Debriefing

By Claire Daly | October 24, 2013

Universities across America are marketing traditions to appeal to prospective students and to reflect their current student body, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

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Government, economics professors reflect on shutdown

By Catherine Ding | October 23, 2013

Following the end of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 17, multiple professors noted that there would be short and long term ramifications on the political scene and in economic markets, though the extent of this impact is unclear. Approval ratings for both Republican and Democratic Congressional members have declined in recent weeks, according to polls conducted by various news outlets.

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Mushingi becomes U.S. ambassador

By Emily Brigstocke | October 23, 2013

Former College lecturer Tulinabo Mushingi has begun his role as the U.S. ambassador to Burkina Faso, making him the first African-born naturalized American to return to Africa as an ambassador. The appointment marks the culmination of Mushingi's lifelong diplomatic work, which began in the Peace Corps, where he served as a language and cultural trainer.

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Daily Debriefing

By Priya Ramaiah | October 23, 2013

While the average college tuition has increased at a slower rate for the second academic year, the government's funding for financial aid programs has fallen, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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Construction begins on Triangle House

By Hannah Hye Min Chung | October 23, 2013

Construction has begun on the Triangle House, a new affinity house for the LGBT community and its allies at 4 North Park Street, formerly a residence for staff and faculty. Located just north of Alpha Phi sorority, the Triangle House will have 25 beds, a two-room apartment for an advisor and social spaces on the first floor and in the basement.

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SPCSA holds open town hall meeting

By Claire Daly | October 22, 2013

The Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault hosted an open town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss the progress made since publishing recommendations this summer and to hear student feedback, questions and critiques. Representatives from the committee, the student health promotion and wellness services department and students from a variety of backgrounds and interests attended the meeting in One Wheelock.

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