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10.28.13.news.majorshifts
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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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Daily Debriefing

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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Daily Debriefing

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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Construction begins on Triangle House

By Hannah Hye Min Chung | October 23, 2013

Construction has begun on the Triangle House, a new affinity house for the LGBT community and its allies at 4 North Park Street, formerly a residence for staff and faculty. Located just north of Alpha Phi sorority, the Triangle House will have 25 beds, a two-room apartment for an advisor and social spaces on the first floor and in the basement.

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Safe Ride use increases after assault reports

By Amelia Rosch | October 22, 2013

Kathy Dong / The Dartmouth Following two reports of sexual assault at the College since the start of the term, the Safe Ride program has seen an increase in the number of students using its services, Safety and Security director Harry Kinne said.

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Task force to review Tucker

By Bryn Morgan | October 22, 2013

Natalie Cantave / The Dartmouth Staff The search process for the next dean of the Tucker Foundation, prompted after College President Phil Hanlon revoked the Right Rev.

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SPCSA holds open town hall meeting

By Claire Daly | October 22, 2013

The Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault hosted an open town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss the progress made since publishing recommendations this summer and to hear student feedback, questions and critiques. Representatives from the committee, the student health promotion and wellness services department and students from a variety of backgrounds and interests attended the meeting in One Wheelock.

5.6.13.news.sexualassault
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Greek houses aim to combat assault

Any conversation about sexual assault on campus will likely mention the Greek system. From trainings to meetings to internal processes, the Greek system has come up with various proposals to combat the issue, though it is still frequently blamed for the prevalence of sexual assault.

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