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Greek policy recommendations leaked, leaders to release final proposal Thursday

By The Dartmouth | November 5, 2014

Greek leaders proposed policy changes related to high-risk drinking, sexual misconduct, freshman safety, house renovations, faculty advisors and inclusivity in a letter sent to senior College administrators earlier this week. A draft of the proposal was published on Dartblog Wednesday morning, though Greek leaders said that version is outdated and subject to change. The final proposal will be released publicly Thursday, Inter-Fraternity Council public relations chair Brett Drucker ’15 said.

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Dept. chairs discuss opening course reviews

By Chris Leech | November 4, 2014

Following Monday’s faculty meeting, students and professors largely expressed support for opening course evaluations to students. The policy, introduced by dean of the faculty Michael Mastanduno, will provide students with the answers to eight quantitative questions and three qualitative questions about courses.

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Project to repurpose rail corridor

By Maria Brenes | November 4, 2014

For the past two decades, the town of Lebanon has wanted to turn unused railroad tracks into a multi-use trail for cyclists, joggers, dogwalkers and cross-country skiers alike. The project, called the Mascoma River Greenway, will be a four-mile pathway connecting Lebanon and West Lebanon that will cost around $2.3 million and should be completed by the end of 2016.

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Record number apply early

By Lauren Budd | November 3, 2014

A record-high number of people — 1,856 — applied early decision to Dartmouth this year. The number of early applicants is more than 10 percent higher than last year’s figure, initially reported as 1,678 applicants.

New meters will enforce limits on parking times in downtown Hanover.
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Firm examines downtown Hanover, College parking

By Emilia Baldwin | November 3, 2014

Several changes to Hanover parking aim to regulate town meter usage and improve access to College lots, but town and College officials are still debating the options moving forward. Vice president for campus planning Lisa Hogarty said she hopes to receive suggestions from faculty and students about more convenient parking options by next summer.

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Record number apply early decision

By Lauren Budd | November 3, 2014

A record high number of people — 1,856 — applied early decision to Dartmouth this year. The number of early applicants is more than 10 percent higher than last year’s figure.

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Kuster, Shaheen rally student voters

By Rebecca Asoulin | November 2, 2014

When Rep. Ann McLane Kuster ’78, D-N.H., was a student at the College, her first trip home was to vote. The 1974 New Hampshire race was the closest election in Senate history. “Ever since, I have said, ‘make the effort,’” Kuster said.

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Panhellenic Council sororities gain equal representation

By Kelsey Flower | November 2, 2014

Panhellenic Council sororities and Interfraternity Council fraternities now have equal representation in the Greek Leadership Council, following a vote last Thursday. Each of the eight Panhell sororities will get 1.875 votes, while the 15 IFC fraternities and other Greek organizations will continue to have one.

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Symposium focuses on creativity in science

By Estephanie Aquino | November 2, 2014

Infectious diseases was one of several topics covered at the third annual E.E. Just Symposium this weekend, a two-day event comprising lectures and discussion about STEM fields that focused its theme this year on interdisciplinary creativity in the sciences.

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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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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.

At the talk, questions touched on voting rights, Ferguson and the future of activism.
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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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