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Young Dems, CUAD debate death penalty

By David Pichler | February 3, 1995

About 30 spectators gathered in the Rockefeller Center for the Social Sciences last night to watch representatives from the Young Democrats and the Conservative Union debate capital punishment. Chris Swift '98 and Sabrina Serrantino '95 of Young Dems argued against the death penalty and CUAD members Jim Brennan '96 and Matt Nisbet '96 argued for the death penalty. The crux of the CUAD team's argument was the idea that if the death penalty saves at least one life, then the penalty is worthwhile. Their argument also focused on the issue of "community choice," wherein a punishment is acceptable if the community finds it appropriate.

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Computer pioneer Stibitz dies at 90

By David Pichler | February 2, 1995

Physiology Professor Emeritus George Stibitz, one of the leading computer pioneers of his generation, died at his home Tuesday at the age of 90. His most significant accomplishment was the invention of the precursor to modern-day computers. Stibitz built the "binary adder" in 1937 from dry cell batteries, metal cans and light bulbs soldered to wires from two telephone relays, according to his memoirs, "The Zeroth Generation." The title of his memoirs stems from the categorizing of his machine as a part of the "zeroth," as opposed to the first, generation of adding machines. The binary adder made it possible for computers to add numbers, a revolutionary development that allowed computing to evolve into its present form, according to Andrew Daubenspeck, a physiology professor and friend of Stibitz. "Not many people had the impact on the world that George had," Daubenspeck said.

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ORL releases plan: Housing proposal based on one number

By Rini Ghosh | February 2, 1995

The Office of Residential Life is finalizing sweeping changes to the housing assignment process that would give students a single housing number and seniors top choice of on-campus housing. Associate Dean of Residential Life Bud Beatty said ORL will finalize the draft proposal by the middle of February and will go into effect for the Fall term. The major changes in the process include a $100 dollar non-refundable application fee, housing numbers prioritized by class year and the inability to pull in clustermates, Beatty said. The current housing plan works under a two number system and assigns no priority to any class for securing on-campus housing.

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Trustees to consider tuition raise

By Maggie Fritz | February 2, 1995

The College's Board of Trustees arrives in Hanover today for its annual winter meeting, where it will set next year's tuition, and discuss computing services and several ongoing projects. Tuition and room and board increases are set by the Trustees every winter.

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SA fails to draw quorum

By Siobhan Gorman | February 1, 1995

The Student Assembly adjourned early last night and could not vote on a proposed bylaw amendment because it did not have a quorum. The amendment would allow for a question-and-answer session after Assembly members speak for and against resolutions. Assembly President Rukmini Sichitiu '95 attributed the lack of attendance to midterms, sickness and a short agenda.

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ORL and Greeks will discuss housing plan

Representatives from the College's Greek organizations will meet today with Assistant Dean of Residential Life Deb Reinders to discuss an alternate proposal to fill empty beds in Greek houses. Panhellenic Council President Dani Brune '96, Ryan Carey '96 and Coed Fraternity Sorority Council President Matt Raben '96 will present a plan where the College would provide financial incentives to entice Greek organizations and undergraduate societies to fill their beds. Greek leaders developed this alternative in response to a draft proposal released three weeks ago by the Office of Residential Life that would force Greek organizations to fill their houses before their members could get on-campus housing. Shortly after the release of the draft proposal, the College said it would not deny Greek members housing if the house were not filled.

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Gay faculty speak about pressures

By Jeffrey Beyer | February 1, 1995

Six faculty members talked about the pressures of being gay, lesbian and bisexual in the workplace in a panel discussion last night. About 20 people, mostly professors, attended the discussion, titled "Being Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual in the Work Place: Multiple Perspectives," in the Rockefeller Center for the Social Sciences. History Professor Annelise Orleck said she is troubled by the fact that only seven states and about 90 municipalities in the United States provide legal protection for homosexuals. Even in cities where homosexual-rights laws are in place, they only were implemented after long battles, Orleck said.

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Faculty backs COI plan

By James M> Hunnicutt | January 31, 1995

Several faculty members voiced their support of a Committee on Instruction proposal that would allow students to drop a course without permission up until the last two weeks of a term. "I'm favorable to it," Mathematics Department Chair Kenneth Bogart said. Bogart said such a policy would not affect Grade Point Averages or be abused by students because the College already has guidelines restricting how often students can have terms with two courses. Registrar Thomas Bickel suggested the proposal to the COI last term.

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Winter Carnival will start Feb. 9: Even without snow, Kennedy says Carnival still will be exciting

By Karen Rose | January 31, 1995

With or without snow, this year's Winter Carnival will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 9 with ski races and the traditional opening ceremonies. This year's theme is "Call of the Wild," and despite the lack of snow, the Carnival Council and the Programming Board have been busy planning an activity-filled weekend. Events range from the traditional opening ceremonies to slalom races on the Dartmouth Skiway. The Carnival Council, co-chaired by Tamara Busch '95 and Timothy Chow '96 has been working on building the sculpture, creating t-shirts and posters and planning the opening ceremonies. "We always try to select a theme that gets the most campus excitement," Busch said. Dartmouth's Winter Carnival is the nation's oldest collegiate weekend and has been an annual tradition in Hanover since 1911. According to Programming Coordinator Linda Kennedy, Dartmouth students have participated in activities such as the ski races, opening ceremonies and a formal since the first few Carnivals. The Carnival begins on Thursday with the Citizen's Classic Cross Country Nordic ski race and a dance in Collis Common Ground. The weekend will officially start Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

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International Office director to leave

By Jonathan Zimmerman | January 31, 1995

Director of the International Office and International Student Advisor Judy Mackenzie is leaving Dartmouth at the end of Spring term. Mackenzie has been head of the International Office since its founding in 1987.

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