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Government updates sexual assault regulations

By Priya Ramaiah | October 20, 2014

The College will create new sexual violence prevention programs and enhance existing education and outreach to comply with federal regulations published Monday. Among other requirements, the regulations instruct universities to list all possible sanctions for students found guilty of sexual violence and provide comprehensive information about dating violence, domestic violence and stalking in their annual campus safety reports.

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Yik Yak reflects campus culture

By Chris Leech | October 20, 2014

When the Class of 2018 arrived on campus in September, they brought with them a penchant for a new social media platform, a location-based forum known as Yik Yak. The app allows users to submit anonymous posts, or “yaks,” that can be seen, replied to and voted up or down by nearby users.

Community members gathered on the Green Monday to savor local apples.
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Apple Crunch launches week of food programming

By Noah Goldstein | October 20, 2014

The week’s programming includes a lecture by Mark Winne, an expert on food systems who has worked in agriculture policy, a viewing of “Fed Up” (2014), a documentary exposing the modern food production system, and a “Harvest Dinner” in the Class of 1953 Commons, which will offer locally sourced fare including stuffed portobello mushrooms, grilled apple-glazed pork loin and baked apples a la mode.

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Riots at Keene State prompt police action

By Kelsey Flower | October 19, 2014

Rioting broke out among students and visitors at Keene State College this Saturday, just blocks away from the annual Pumpkin Festival, where families from all over the state brought 21,912 lit jack-o’-lanterns in an attempt to set a world record. Police in riot gear responded to intoxicated crowds in the street and on nearby properties.

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College Supplies to close

By Parker Richards | October 19, 2014

Planners, pens and gag gifts will give way to handbags and accessories when College Supplies closes its doors early next year to make room for an expanded Lemon Tree Gifts. The home decor and gift shop will take over the store’s premises at 28 South Main Street, which has housed College Supplies for more than 40 years. ?

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College aims to focus undergraduate research

By Michael Qian | October 19, 2014

Two new programs — Stamps Scholars and First Year Research in Engineering — aim to boost the number of student research opportunities. Around 600 students conduct research in connection with the undergraduate advising and research office each year, director Margaret Funnell said, adding that she had no way of knowing how many students do research through other avenues like theses and independent studies.

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Gender institute takes on fellows

By Annie Ma | October 19, 2014

This fall, the Gender Research Institute at Dartmouth’s first post-graduate fellows will explore gender issues through research and discussions with students in residential halls.

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Lest Old Traditions Fail?

By The Dartmouth | October 17, 2014

This Homecoming, we decided to devote our "big weekend" special issue to a topic that has always been synonymous with life at Dartmouth: the Greek system.

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Curfew rumors false, officials say

By Katie Rafter | October 16, 2014

Safety and Security is not imposing a curfew or changing its party-monitoring practices. A rumor circulating Wednesday and Thursday suggested that Safety and Security would shut down parties and require non-members to leave Greek houses by 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends, but College officials have confirmed that this is false.

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Graduate students elect year’s council

By Noah Goldstein | October 16, 2014

Last week, the graduate student council announced this year’s representatives — 37 new members and six returning members. During these representatives’ tenure, a task force announced by College Provost Carolyn Dever will work on a report that details the structure of a new, more cohesive graduate school.

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Following $5.5 million deficit, Geisel must cut budget

By Erica Buonanno | October 16, 2014

After posting a $5.5 million deficit for the 2014 fiscal year, the Geisel Medical School must make $10 million in budget cuts, including layoffs and restructuring. Students and professors interviewed pointed to a lack of transparency about Geisel’s expenses and said they would like to be part of conversations about implementing cuts.

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Rumors of party curfew are false, Safety and Security says

By Katie Rafter | October 16, 2014

Safety and Security is not imposing a curfew or changing its practices. A rumor circulating Wednesday and Thursday suggested that Safety and Security would shut down parties and require non-members to leave Greek houses by 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends, but College officials have confirmed that this is false.

Cashiers keep an eye on students at Collis late night, where entry is now restricted to one side.
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DDS seeks to halt theft

By Chris Leech | October 15, 2014

Last week, late-night visitors to the Collis Café found the rear entrance to the venue roped off, its glass doors shut — new measures to prevent food theft. Employees catch around 60 students a day attempting to steal food across all Dartmouth Dining Services venues, according to director David Newlove.

The Dodecaphonics performed at Chi Gamma Epsilon Monday night in a GLC-sponsored event.
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More than 60 dry events draw freshmen to Greek organizations

By Jisu Song | October 15, 2014

During the Greek Leadership Council’s six-week freshman ban on Greek events serving alcohol, the GLC sponsored more than 60 events with its $25,000 budget, up from $20,000 last year. In an informal poll of 53 freshmen, 90 percent said they had attended a GLC-sponsored event.

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Firm evaluates locations for third Thayer building

By Parker Richards | October 15, 2014

Construction on a new building at the Thayer Engineering School may begin as early as 2017, vice president for campus planning and facilities Lisa Hogarty said. As part of the expansion process, which is also expected to include increases in faculty and course offerings, Wilson Architects is evaluating space needs and exploring potential designs and locations for a third building.

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