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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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Famous alum may be on stamp: Asakawa, Class of 1899, was first Japanese graduate of College

By Maura Henninger | May 1, 1997

Kanichi Asakawa, the first Japanese graduate of the College, may be featured on a Japanese postage stamp if a prominent economist gets his way. Kazuo Nukazawa, the executive counselor of Keidanren -- the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations -- is spearheading the effort to have Asakawa, a member of Dartmouth's Class of 1899, put on a "Asakawa Kanichi Commemorative stamp." Nukazawa, who was a high school friend of Asakawa's, initiated the effort in October, 1996. If approved, the stamp would be issued in 1998 -- the 50th anniversary of Asakawa's death. Asakawa was an eminent Japanese historian and a pioneer in U.S.-Japanese relations in the early 20th century. Although the process of getting the stamp approved is in its preliminary stages, Nukazawa said it would be highly useful in U.S-Japanese relations, according to a press release from the Asakawa Research Committee in Tokyo. Obtaining approval for the stamp is a "relatively bureaucratic process," History Professor Steven Ericson said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must recommend the stamp to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.

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Commencement speaker rumors continue to fly

By Jake Molland | May 1, 1997

With just over five weeks until Commencement and the identity of this year's speaker still yet to be announced, rumors are beginning to spread and seemingly take on a life of their own. Administrators have recently made it known to a handful of students that heavy security will be needed to protect the speaker when he or she is on campus, setting off a succession of theories on the speaker's identity. A female '97, who did not wish to be identified, said "I've heard there will be extensive, extensive Secret Service." She did not name her source. James Jarrett '97 said several students with close ties to the administration and a faculty member have affirmed current speculation that Secret Service will chaperone the speaker on his or her visit to the campus. The figure at the center of most of the campus speculation is First Lady Hillary Clinton. In the past week Ervin Tu '97 said he has learned from other seniors that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton are possible candidates. Tu said Clinton and Thatcher are popular choices because the College will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of co-education this June -- a fact that leads many students to believe the speaker will be a woman. Sarah Lenczer '97 said "I'd be surprised if it weren't a woman," in honor of the 25th anniversary of co-education. "I think it would be shame if it weren't," she said. Will Hubbard '97 said he disagreed with theories connecting Hillary Clinton to the celebration of co-education. "I could think of more influential female leaders" more appropriate for the celebration of the 25th anniversary than Hillary Clinton, he said. Tu speculated the speaker could be "maybe Madeline Albright," though the U.S.

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Students' pilfering plagues DDS

By Erin Loback | April 30, 1997

Although profit losses from food theft are only a tiny part of Dartmouth Dining Service's $600,000 a year financial woes, DDS has posted new signs in Food Court warning students of the penalties of eating without paying. Food Court Grill Chef Rebecca Waters said employees see food theft "constantly." A common way students steal food is by eating it while they are in line for grill items.

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Major gender discrepancies?

By Erin Loback | April 30, 1997

Ian Campbell '99 noticed something odd about one of his classes Fall term. He was one of about 15 men in a women's studies class of 120 students.

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Assembly to vote on ethnic studies

By Erik Tanouye | April 30, 1997

The Student Assembly will vote next week on a resolution supporting the creation and expansion of ethnic and cultural studies courses at the College. Sarah Cho '97 was the main sponsor of the original resolution last night, which requested only the initiation of ethnic studies courses. During a discussion of the resolution last night, many Assembly members suggested increasing the scope of the resolution to include issues of sexual identity as well.

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Bones Gate, Zete plead not guilty to alcohol felonies: Both houses will face trial in early September

By Jean Blackerby | April 29, 1997

Bones Gate and Zeta Psi fraternities both pled not guilty at their arraignments last Wednesday to felony charges of serving alcohol to minors, according to Grafton County Superior Court documents. Bones Gate and Zete were charged with serving beer to a '99 male and a '00 female, respectively, adding to the recent string of indictments brought against fraternities at the College. Since February, four Dartmouth fraternities have been indicted on felony charges of serving to underaged students.

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