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Brown officially declares candidacy

By Will Johnson | April 10, 2014

Yesterday, former Republican Massachusetts senator Scott Brown declared his intention to run for a Senate seat in New Hampshire against Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. After months of speculation and a recent move to his former vacation home in Rye, Brown will officially seek the New Hampshire Republican party’s nomination in September.

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Candidates face strict campaign rules

By Rebecca Asoulin | April 10, 2014

Reflecting on campaign approaches, Student Assembly presidential and vice presidential candidates cited being personable, willing to listen and reflecting diverse voices on campus — including using Improve Dartmouth as a resource — as key strategies.

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Q&A with John Lamperti: Capital punishment

By Josh Koenig | April 10, 2014

On Tuesday, the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee released a bill that would repeal the death penalty in the Granite state, setting up a likely senate-wide vote on the future of capital punishment next week. As legislators across the state ponder their final votes, The Dartmouth sat down with mathematics professor emeritus John Lamperti, who has investigated the impact of capital punishment on the U.S. the murder rate.

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College announces largest gift in institution history

By Sean Connolly | April 9, 2014

Dartmouth has received a $100 million anonymous donation to forward the College’s academic offerings, College President Phil Hanlon announced Wednesday.

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Candidates discuss College's image

By Priya Ramaiah | April 9, 2014

Student Assembly must work to address the 14 percent drop in applications this year, presidential and vice presidential candidates agreed in a debate last night. Over the course of the discussion, hosted by the current Student Assembly in Paganucci Lounge, candidates spoke about student unity, finances and public perception of the College.

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New Dimensions set to launch Friday

By Zac Hardwick | April 9, 2014

Heightened security, less crowding and no freshmen posing as prospective students will mark this year’s Dimensions of Dartmouth weekends. Students admitted to the Class of 2018 will arrive on campus for the first of three Dimensions of Dartmouth dates on Friday, and as of last weekend, close to 1,000 students and family members had signed up for the April programs, dean of admissions and financial aid Maria Laskaris said.

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Students attend Collis mental health event

By Claire Daly | April 9, 2014

Students breezed in and out of Collis Common Ground, meditating, finger painting and playing with therapy dogs at a mental health fair on Wednesday. The fair, attended by over 400 students, offered free depression and mental health screenings as well as meetings with counselors and nutritionists.

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Albright shares anecdotes, views on diplomacy

By Michael Qian | April 8, 2014

Before an audience of around 900 people, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright conversed with Dickey Center director Daniel Benjamin in Spaulding Auditorium Tuesday afternoon, interspersing lighthearted anecdotes with serious political discussion.

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Candidates talk Assembly role in first debate

By Sara McGahan | April 8, 2014

In a debate Tuesday night, Student Assembly presidential and vice presidential candidates discussed the Assembly’s role and achievements on campus, sexual assault, the new residential housing system and the “Freedom Budget.” The debate, held in Paganucci Lounge and hosted by The Dartmouth, is the first of several that will occur this week.

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Few women address graduates

By Josh Koenig | April 8, 2014

Only 10 female commencement speakers have addressed a graduating class from behind the Lone Pine podium since the start of the 20th century, accounting for just 17.5 percent of the College’s recorded commencement speakers over that time span.

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African leaders to visit for national program

By Treeman Baker | April 8, 2014

This summer, 25 leaders in business and entrepreneurship from sub-Saharan Africa will come to Dartmouth as part of the Washington Fellowship, a new State Department program designed to spur economic advancements and strengthen democracy the region. Dartmouth is one of 21 institutions selected as hosts for the program.

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Hogarty starts campus planning job

By Amelia Rosch | April 8, 2014

About a month after starting as vice president for campus planning and facilities, Lisa Hogarty is planning for the College’s new housing system and ensuring that buildings are well-maintained.

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Panhell to host ‘sorority-blind’ pre-rush events

By Kate Bradshaw | April 7, 2014

Pointing to shortcomings in the current system, the Panhellenic Council announced Monday that it will make several adjustments to its pre-recruitment process this term to foster a sense of united Greek community across all sororities. Potential new members planning to rush next year will have the option of participating in two “sorority-blind” pre-recruitment events.

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‘Freedom Budget’ protests raise familiar issues, alumni say

By Marina Shkuratov | April 7, 2014

Last week’s sit-in and protests drew mixed reactions from alumni, with some arguing that the movement lacked focus and others praising participants for taking action and confronting campus issues.

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Administrators, alumni discuss professional development

By Sera Kwon | April 7, 2014

Students’ familiarity with technology gives them skills that are often inaccessible to more experienced workers, but may also leave them vulnerable to social gaffes in the workplace, Center for Professional Development director Roger Woolsey said at the fourth set of “Moving Dartmouth Forward” discussions, held on Monday. About 20 alumni and administrators gathered at noon in the Hood Auditorium for the first of two discussions and spoke about Dartmouth students’ professional needs, including business etiquette, networking and communication skills.

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Assembly candidates announce plans to run

By Kate Bradshaw and Miguel Pena | April 6, 2014

This year’s four candidates for Student Assembly president and three for vice president will emphasize unity, personal dedication and communication in their campaigns. The candidates for president are Casey Dennis ’15, Jay Graham ’15, Jon Miller ’15 and Yesuto Shaw ’15. The candidates for vice president are Frank Cunningham ’16, Harry Qi ’17 and Matthew Robinson ’15.

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Symposium discusses sexual assault

By Priya Ramaiah | April 6, 2014

The third annual Symposium on Sexual Assault, held Friday afternoon, highlighted the College’s recently proposed sexual assault policy, the Center for Community Action and Prevention and student research on sexual assault. The event was hosted by the Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault and guides the group’s annual recommendations.

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Assembly past is mix of apathy, controversy

By Sara McGahan | April 6, 2014

This year’s Student Assembly candidates will have to battle the student apathy that has often marked its elections. There are few candidates running and, for the first time since 2009, none of the student body presidential or vice presidential candidates are women.

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New society calls for inclusivity

By Rebecca Rowland | April 6, 2014

The society currently consists of around 20 members of the Class of 2014 and was formally recognized by Greek Letter Organizations and Societies this January.

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Four candidates to vie for Student Assembly presidency

By The Dartmouth Staff | April 6, 2014

Casey Dennis '15, Jay Graham '15, Jon Miller '15 and Yesuto Shaw '15 will run for Student Assembly president, and Frank Cunningham '16, Matthew Robinson '15 and Harry Qi '17 will run for vice president. Elections will be held Monday, April 14.

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