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Gold Coast, River apts will close this summer; Popular halls will close for renovations

By Joseph C. Scott | May 6, 1997

The College will close several residence clusters and affinity houses this Summer term in order to complete the 18-month process of rewiring the campus with faster computer network connections. The Gold Coast, Massaschusetts Row, the Lodge and the River Apartments in Maxwell and Channing Cox will all be closed this summer. Associate Dean of Residential Life Bud Beatty said two affinity houses -- Brewster International House and Cutter-Shabazz Hall -- will also close for rewiring over the summer.

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Cortines challenges public on education

By Elysa L. Jacobs | May 6, 1997

Former New York City Public Schools Chancellor Ramon Cortines spoke last night to a crowd of more than 80 people in 3 Rockefeller Center about the public's responsibility in educating the country's children, particularly urban students. Cortines, who resigned as Schools Chancellor in 1995, is currently the acting assistant secretary for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the Department of Education. "I believe education is a public responsibility," Cortines repeated throughout his speech. After more than 40 years of experience as an educator in such diverse systems as New York, Pasadena and San Francisco, Cortines said he still has hope for the future of urban education. He said he thinks the United States is doing a better job educating its youth than ever before. "When I first started 41 years ago, there were no records," he said.

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Ten years ago, Hart made a 'mistake'

By Katie Uhre | May 6, 1997

Ten years ago today, the College was thrust into the national political spotlight when Gary Hart -- a contender for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination -- made his first appearance in front of reporters since a published report alleged he was having an extramarital affair with actress-model Donna Rice. Hart was scheduled to deliver a speech on American foreign policy in Alumni Hall as part of his campaign through New Hampshire, where he sought to cultivate support for the 1988 state Democratic presidential primary. But just days before his scheduled appearance, The Miami Herald published a story saying he spent the previous weekend at his Washington D.C.

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Equipment stolen after frat show

By Charlotte Bednar | May 5, 1997

Over $500 worth of musical equipment was stolen from Psi Upsilon fraternity in the late morning or early afternoon hours Saturday following a performance by the campus-based Z-Force Action Band at Psi U's party on Friday night. Jacob Wegmann '97, a member of Z-Force, said the band finished playing at 3 a.m.

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DarCORPS draws 400 despite weather

By Jake Molland | May 5, 1997

Intermittent rain came down all day Saturday, but 400 volunteers for DarCORPS braved the muddy, wet conditions to perform community service throughout the Upper Valley. DarCORPS -- the Dartmouth Community OutReach ProjectS -- was a first-time event created last fall as a way to focus attention on needs of the Upper Valley. Saturday's weather slightly altered the logistics and timetable of the DarCORPS events, but the program "went awesome ... even with the rain," chair Rex Morey '99 said. The event was sponsored by over 50 non-profit agencies and local businesses, including AIDS Quilt, the Special Olympics, and the Bildner Foundation. Mia Hockett '99, DarCORPS recruitment chair, said, "I was expecting a lot more to go wrong than did go wrong ... especially considering the rain." Volunteer Nick Levin '99 said, "Even though it was raining, the [DarCORPS leaders] kept their composure." At sites throughout the Upper Valley, the miserable conditions seemed to heighten the value of the volunteer experience.

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Walt and Ernie's barber celebrates 40 years in Hanover

By Erik Tanouye | May 1, 1997

Bob Trottier, who today celebrates his 40th anniversary working in Hanover, has a unique perspective on the College -- the view from behind the barber's chair in Walt and Ernie's Barber Shop. Trottier first came to work in Hanover on May 1, 1957, the day he celebrated his 31st birthday. Although the popular barber shop -- founded in 1938 -- bears the names of its founders, Walt and Ernie, it has been Trottier that has been the familiar face in the shop for four decades of Dartmouth students. Trottier has seen the College go through many changes, including coeducation, the growth of the student body and the introduction of year-round operation. "We've gone through all kinds of different styles," Trottier said.

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