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Otto calls for more science in politics

By Diana Ming | April 30, 2012

The stigma against science in modern politics threatens the American democratic process, and it is necessary to reform public perception of scientific issues such as climate change, author and filmmaker Shawn Lawrence Otto said in a Monday lecture at the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center. Once viewed as a source of national pride, science has become a "discomforting" topic in current politics, he said in his lecture titled "Scientists, the Media and Politicians in the Climate Change Debate," which drew ideas from his newest book "Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America." During the 2007 Hollywood writers' strike, Otto, who is also a screenwriter, co-founded "Science Debate 2008," an initiative aimed at organizing a presidential debate to discuss science-related policies before the 2008 election, he said. "Virtually none of the presidential candidates were talking about science, and even though over 30,000 scientists signed onto our campaign, we couldn't get much media coverage or response from candidates," he said.

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By Erin Landau | April 30, 2012

In an effort to gain support from college students and their parents, both Democrats and Republicans have begun to focus on rising interest rates on subsidized college loans, The New York Times reported.

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Conference connects faith, vocation

April 29, 2012

In an effort to simultaneously foster conversations about the interaction between faith and vocation and connect students to alumni mentors, The Dartmouth Apologia the College's journal for Christian thought and the Eleazar Wheelock Society co-sponsored the third annual Wheelock Conference at the Tuck School of Business on April 28. The conference brought together 350 alumni, students, faculty and community members for a full day of panel discussions and presentations by prominent alumni that allowed students to explore Christian perspectives through intellectual inquiry, civility and authenticity, conference director Andrew Schuman '10 said. "Faith and reason are fundamental to what we each bring to the table, so discovering the way to do this well and with respect is essential to the life of our campus," Provost Carol Folt said in her opening address at the conference. Peter Blair '12, who moderated a conference panel on faith and the law, spoke about the importance of reconciling faith, reason and vocation in today's world. "The Wheelock Conference brings back alums who have brought the intellectual resources of the Christian tradition to bear on the their vocations," Blair said.

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By ABBIE KOUZMANOFF | April 29, 2012

Last Wednesday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to pass a new version of a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.

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PRIDE Week prompts dialogue

By MICHAEL RIORDAN | April 29, 2012

\n Emily Leede / The Dartmouth \nDartmouth's fifth annual PRIDE Week, which ended Sunday, included over 15 events that explored how the College administration and student body address issues related to gender and sexuality.

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Walsh speaks in praise of community governments

By Manav Raj | April 29, 2012

Local governments function more efficiently than state and national governments because they are more civil and focus heavily on public service rather than politicking, former Chairman of the Hanover Board of Selectmen Brian Walsh '65 said in a lecture titled "Democracy at the Local Level," held in the Rockefeller Center on Friday.

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Woodsmen host annual competition

Cheers echoed across the Green as almost 200 competitors competed in events ranging from axe throwing to crosscut sawing as part of the 66th annual Woodsmen's Competition held on April 27 and 28 on the Green and the Organic Farm. The Dartmouth Outing Club hosted the competition, which brought teams from 13 colleges, including the University of Maine, University of New Hampshire and Colby College, to Hanover.

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Carey earns prestigious fellowship

By Kelsey Anspach | April 29, 2012

Constitutional scholar John Carey, the chair of the government department and the John Wentworth Professor in the Social Sciences, was elected as a fellow at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Renovations for the Collis Cafe may begin as early as next winter, greatly expanding the cafe's food service area.
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Collis plans for major renovations

April 26, 2012

Courtesy of David Newlove The Collis Center will undergo renovations to expand Collis Cafe, install a new heating and cooling system and renovate the building's social spaces due to overwhelming student demand, according to Director of Dining Services David Newlove.

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By CONNOR WATUMULL | April 26, 2012

More than 140 public universities have increased tuition for certain academic programs such as business, engineering and science in response to spending cuts for higher education, according to a study by Cornell University's Higher Education Research Institute.

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Teach for America supporters praise Kopp choice

By Stephanie McFeeters | April 26, 2012

Teach for America founder and CEO Wendy Kopp's success in transforming an idea she had as an undergraduate student into a prominent non-profit organization make her an strong choice for the Class of 2012 Commencement speaker, students and professors interviewed by The Dartmouth said.

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COSO aims to observe groups' free expression

By Lindsay Ellis | April 26, 2012

In light of concerns over the funding of Vita Clamantis' pro-life demonstration on April 18, students interviewed by The Dartmouth said they supported the Council of Student Organization's current policy on fund appropriation.

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Pelaez gains two-year deportation reprieve

By Hannah Wang | April 26, 2012

Last weekend, Daniela Pelaez, who has committed to Dartmouth as a member of the Class of 2016 and whom news outlets have dubbed the "poster child" for the DREAM Act, came to Dartmouth along with over 530 other prospective students for Dimensions of Dartmouth last weekend.

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Daily Debriefing

By Emily Brigstocke | April 25, 2012

The 11 weeks of bomb threats faced by students at the University of Pittsburgh have stopped in time for finals, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

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