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Region sees spike in heroin overdoses

By Sara McGahan | October 30, 2014

The Upper Valley has seen a rise in the number of heroin overdoses in the past few months, and the rise has been partly attributed to a fentanyl–laced batch of heroin being distributed throughout the area.

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As midterm elections near, professors consider students' role

By Timothy Connor | October 30, 2014

Historical voting patterns predict generally low levels of participation in midterm elections among young people. And next Tuesday is unlikely to break the trend of low voter turnout, said University of New Hampshire political science professor Andrew Smith.

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Design-your-own floors see varied success in first term

By Chris Leech | October 30, 2014

Seven weeks after the first design-your-own living learning communities took up residence across campus, participants report varying levels of engagement with their floormates, with certain floors providing more programming and a stronger sense of community.

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Civil rights leader Julian Bond talks social activism

By Erin Lee | October 30, 2014

Civil rights leader Julian Bond spoke about social activism and his experience leading protests during the civil rights movement during a talk on Thursday afternoon. The event, which attracted more than 200 people, was presented in conjunction with “Witness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixties,” an exhibition featured at the Hood Museum of Art until Dec. 14.

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Professor Q&A: Bruce Duthu

By Timothy Connor | October 30, 2014

It’s an interesting convergence of cultural issues and historical factors, where the Navajo, like most tribes in the U.S., have endured and have successfully withstood pressure from external agents – missionary, federal and state actors – who work actively to stomp out any vestige of indigenous culture, including the language.

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Political study spurs controversy in Montana

By Erica Buonanno | October 29, 2014

For the past week, Dartmouth and Stanford University have been embroiled in controversy over a research project that has potentially affected Montana’s upcoming Supreme Court elections by implying the nonpartisan candidates had party affiliations.

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Students express solidarity with sexual assault survivors

By Priya Ramaiah | October 29, 2014

Undeterred by rain, about 20 students carried pillows and a mattress onto the Green to show solidarity with sexual assault survivors Wednesday afternoon. The event was part of a national day of action coordinated by activist coalition Carrying the Weight Together.

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Teach for America participation drops

By Annie Ma | October 29, 2014

The number of Dartmouth graduates joining Teach for America fell from 33 in 2013 to 21 in 2014, dropping the College from 8th to 12th place in the organization’s highest contributing medium-sized schools. This changes comes as the program seeks to broaden the pool of universities it draws from.

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Tuck sees 98 percent placement in 2014

By Parker Richards | October 28, 2014

The Tuck School of Business has placed more of its graduates into jobs within three months of graduation than it has in years.

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DHMC prepares for Ebola

By Noah Goldstein | October 28, 2014

Ebola preparedness programs are well underway at the College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Last week, DHMC announced that it would serve as the state’s go-to treatment center if any cases occurred, and Dartmouth launched an Ebola preparedness website that includes a message from Provost Carolyn Dever and executive vice president Rick Mills.

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Repairs to golf course close country club

By Lucia McGloin | October 28, 2014

Drainage problems and a fairway upgrade caused the Hanover Country Club to end the golf season early, closing Oct. 5 to accommodate multiple renovation projects, said athletics director for facilities and operations Richard Whitmore, who is overseeing construction. The renovations will conclude by late November or early December, before the ground freezes.

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Geisel professors create company

By Erin Lee | October 28, 2014

The company’s main product will be a DrugFactsBox, a two-page summary of a prescription drug’s effectiveness, benefits and harms based on Food and Drug Administration reports and clinical trial data.

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Faculty talk open-access policy

By Michael Qian | October 27, 2014

Faculty members met over wine and cheese Monday afternoon to discuss a proposal to make the final pre-published version of faculty-authored scholarly articles available through a public digital repository. This open-access policy mirrors those of around 170 other universities, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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New DHMC policy tightens security

By Lucia McGloin | October 27, 2014

Enhanced security policies at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s Lebanon campus began on Monday, restricting entry and requiring visitor registration during evening and overnight visiting hours. The initiative comes not in response to a particular incident but part of a national trend to increase hospital security, DHMC spokesperson Mike Barwell said.

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Fellows take first steps of yearlong projects

By Rebecca Asoulin | October 27, 2014

Black masculinity, fibromyalgia and Dominican citizenship rights — these are the subjects of this year’s three senior fellows, who are each spending the year focused on one academic project instead of juggling classes.

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Bridge to expand to Smith College

By Maria Brenes | October 27, 2014

The Tuck Business School’s Bridge program, which teaches business fundamentals in a condensed term, will expand to Smith College this summer. The three-week program will be taught by Tuck faculty on Smith’s campus, covering accounting, marketing, leadership and more in a program targeted to women.

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Half marathon benefits CHaD

By Noah Goldstein | October 26, 2014

Superheroes came out flying on Sunday, or so it appeared as over 3,500 people, many in colorful costumes, participated the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hero half marathon and Ripcord 5K. As of press time, the hospital had raised more than $697,000.

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SPCSA releases recommendations

By Priya Ramaiah | October 26, 2014

The Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault released its 2014 recommendations Friday morning, calling for the College to release more comprehensive data on sexual violence, support Greek organizations that wish to become co-ed and ban Bored at Baker, among other suggestions. The 21 recommendations span prevention, education and response.

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Program will explore Arctic systems

By Jisu Song | October 26, 2014

A new program led by Dartmouth environmental studies professor Ross Virginia and University of Alaska Fairbanks professor Michael Sfraga will allow researchers to study the Arctic, potentially exploring topics like energy, water, health and climate change. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Arctic Initiative was created to foster collaboration among Arctic Council member countries on interdisciplinary, policy-related research.

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Event brings hundreds to Green to celebrate Diwali

By Maria Brenes | October 26, 2014

As the Baker bells chimed Om Jai Jagdish Hare, a Hindu devotional song, more than 500 students and community members gathered on the Green Saturday evening with lit candles and sparklers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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