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Norse Greenlanders went extinct despite best efforts

By Chris Leech | October 30, 2013

New research has found Norse Greenlanders went extinct despite many attempts to adapt to changing climate. This finding revises previous scholarship that viewed the Norse as a inflexible society resistant to change, said Thomas McGovern, an anthropology professor at Hunter College, City University of New York.

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By Michael Qian | October 29, 2013

The U.S. government is considering a plan to rate universities on their value to determine how much federal aid they will receive, The New York Times reported.

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Clubs host social events in Sarner

By Rose Wang | October 29, 2013

Since Sarner Underground opened over a year ago, students and organizations have used the space for concerts, dance parties and student gatherings. Unlike other meeting spaces on campus, only undergraduate students and organizations are permitted to use Sarner.

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Geisel sees increase in applications

By Michelle Li | October 29, 2013

As medical schools across the country see a record number of applications and enrollments this year, the Geisel School of Medicine is also seeing an increase in applications, though the school has no plans to increase enrollment.

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Majors see shifts in numbers

By Jessica Avitabile | October 28, 2013

Fewer Dartmouth students are majoring in the humanities and are shifting toward the social sciences, mathematics and engineering. The change in enrollments across departments has affected staffing and faculty decisions, as well course offerings, as some departments work to stretch resources while others attempt to bolster student interest.

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Wheelan discusses Centrist party

By Jordan Einhorn | October 28, 2013

Discussing his book, “The Centrist Manifesto,” in a lecture Saturday morning, economics and public policy professor Charles Wheelan ’88 outlined his idea for a new political party that would integrate the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans.

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By Emily Brigstocke | October 28, 2013

A survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed shows that the Affordable Care Act affects health care plans for faculty and staff at universities.

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By Claire Daly | October 24, 2013

Universities across America are marketing traditions to appeal to prospective students and to reflect their current student body, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

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Open Access boosts journal availabilty

By Alli Brady | October 24, 2013

Over the past several weeks, Baker-Berry Library has hosted a variety of events aimed at informing students and faculty about the open access movement, a national campaign to make scholarship freely accessible worldwide.

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Government, economics professors reflect on shutdown

By Catherine Ding | October 23, 2013

Following the end of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 17, multiple professors noted that there would be short and long term ramifications on the political scene and in economic markets, though the extent of this impact is unclear. Approval ratings for both Republican and Democratic Congressional members have declined in recent weeks, according to polls conducted by various news outlets.

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By Priya Ramaiah | October 23, 2013

While the average college tuition has increased at a slower rate for the second academic year, the government's funding for financial aid programs has fallen, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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