Study analyzes brain's navigation capabilities

A recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience provides insight into how the brain handles bodily navigation and corrects errors by making adjustments that allow it to locate its starting point.

Beyond the Bubble: The Art of War

Sun Tzu might not appreciate the usage of the title of his military treatise in describing a trend in this week's art-related openings and events, but the application is perfectly apt.

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Battle of the Sexes

By MIKE MANTELL Hello readers. Homecoming just sailed by, and a return to reality is on the horizon.

Phi Beta Kappa society picks 20 new inductees

Correction appended The 20 members of the Class of 2013 with the highest cumulative grade point averages will be inducted as Junior Members in Course into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society's Dartmouth Chapter in a public ceremony in Filene Auditorium at 5:15 p.m.

1-on-1 with Michael Mistras '15

This week, I sat down with men's squash player Michael Mistras '15 to discuss his experience with squash and how he is preparing for the upcoming season. When did you first start playing squash? MM: I first started playing squash when I was 11.

Peer institutions also enjoy fall celebrations

Homecoming celebrations at Dartmouth's peer institutions are marked by intense athletic rivalries and fall-themed culinary events, according to students at other colleges. Cornell University's homecoming football game draws alumni back to campus, but its major fall event for students is the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, which occurs the week after Homecoming, Cornell sophomore Marissa Guiang said.

Alumni interviews seen as impt. admissions tool

When Akash Kar '16 arrived at his alumni interview after submitting his application to Dartmouth, he did not realize how much the interview would impact his college decision.

Gender wage difference persists at Dartmouth

The Chronicle of Higher Education's 2012 faculty salary survey reported that Dartmouth's wage gap between genders was the Ivy League's widest for full professors.

Wheeler: Not So Harmless Hook-Ups

Many have been quick to criticize professor Richard Denton's recent tirade against the current "epidemic" of sexually transmitted diseases as a means of imposing his conservative agenda regarding sex onto students ("Sex and Responsibility," Oct.

Greek affiliation will not define celebrations

Greek affiliation makes little difference in students' experiences over Homecoming weekend, as the celebration is largely dedicated to welcoming the new crop of first-year students to campus, according to students.

Classes will continue during Homecoming

While many students look forward to Homecoming weekend as a time of celebration and much-needed rest, most professors said they do not plan to alter syllabi or class schedules to accommodate student participation in the festivities. These professors said that canceling class or reducing the workload for students would prevent students from receiving as rich an educational experience.