Kosovo president addresses students

Atifete Jahjaga, the president of the Republic of Kosovo, discussed her country's struggle for independence with an excited crowd of students, faculty and community members gathered in the Hopkins Center's Moore Theater yesterday.

Ex Libris 2012-03-07

Daily Debriefing

Due to accounting and record-keeping problems, AmeriCorps, the national organization that provides grants to the Dartmouth Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth program, was forced to freeze its grants, according to SEAD Executive Director Jay Davis.

Sleigh Bells finds success in ‘Treats'

Sleigh Bells, the Brooklyn duo comprised of musician and producer Derek Miller and singer-songwriter Alexis Krauss, hits hard yet again in their new album "Reign of Terror," which was released on Feb.

Kim: A Concerning Departure

Like many, I am devastated to see Advisor to Asian-American Students Nora Yasumura resign ("Yasumura resigns advising post," March 6). A critical mentor in the Dartmouth community, Nora Yasumura was the advisor to the Pan-Asian Community, the Inter-Community Council, the Diversity Peer Program, First Generation Network and many other student groups.

Blair: Homeward Bound

The rags-to-riches story holds a central place in American culture. Such stories are often dominated by the following archetype: Poor parents or grandparents scrap together a living, trying to hold everything together just enough for their children or grandchildren to get a shot at a "better life" a college degree and a materially prosperous, comfortably bourgeois existence.

Vox Clamantis

To the Editor: A recent editorial in The Dartmouth ("Verbum Ultimum: Making Health a Priority," March 2) distorted Dartmouth's commitment to the physical and mental well-being of our student body.

Mahoney: How Not to Combat Hazing

Dartmouth College is at a crossroads. Will it have the wisdom and courage to respond rationally and constructively to allegations that threaten its reputation?

Freddie and the Bigger People 2012-03-07

Pedde: The Buffett Rule and Welfare

During his State of the Union address last month, President Barack Obama proposed a "Buffett Rule," which would impose a minimum average tax rate of 30 percent on all income above $1 million per year.

College donations see slight drop

Charitable contributions to the College fell from $152,419,767 in fiscal year 2010 to $146,756,731 in fiscal year 2011, according to a survey done by the Council for Aid to Education's, which collects information about funding to private educational institutions.

Women's distance medley relay squad makes nationals

The Dartmouth men's and women's track and field teams traveled across the Northeast over the weekend to compete in several meets before the start of the spring season.

Athletes enjoy full range of Dartmouth experience

Editor's Note: This is the third installment in a three-part series about Dartmouth's athletic programs. Nearly three-quarters of the Dartmouth student body is involved in athletics, which has varying influences on social and academic components of the Dartmouth experience.