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Assembly holds forum to discuss campus life

By Emily Baer | January 11, 2011

Patton Lowenstein / The Dartmouth Staff April Thompson, associate dean of the College for campus life, discussed a plethora of campus issues including cheating, drug prevalence, the revised alcohol policy and the basement renovations for the Class of 1953 Commons at the first General Assembly meeting of Winter term on Tuesday.

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State legislature might reassess gay marriage

By Elise Quinones | January 11, 2011

After the November mid-term elections in New Hampshire resulted in an overhaul of approximately 200 Democratic seats in both state chambers, the Republican Party gained ample ground to undo many of the measures passed by the previously Democratic-controlled state legislature, including the legalization of same-sex marriage.

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Daily Debriefing

January 11, 2011

California Governor Jerry Brown, D-Ca., announced a $1.5 billion cut from public higher education institutions as an effort to alleviate a $28 billion budget shortfall, Insider Higher Ed reported on Monday.

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One year later, relief work continues

By Claire Groden | January 11, 2011

Exactly one year after Haiti was inflicted with an earthquake that left approximately 200,000 dead and cost an estimated $10 billion in damages, the College continues to contribute to Haitian rebuilding efforts.

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Chen analyzes 'proper scoring rule'

By Nathan Yeo | January 11, 2011

Dani Wang / The Dartmouth Staff In order to yield honest information from expert consultants, decision makers should provide financial incentives for supplying accurate predictions, Yiling Chen, assistant professor of computer science at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said in a lecture on Tuesday.

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Prof. studies ways to grade teachers

By Clare Coffey | January 10, 2011

By considering students' opinions about their teachers, researchers may be able to pinpoint the qualities that define effective teaching practices, according to an ongoing study by economics professor Douglas Staiger and researchers from the RAND Corporation, a policy research and analysis organization.

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Campus Blotter

By Felicia Schwartz | January 10, 2011

Jan. 7, 11:40 p.m.Class of 1953 CommonsSafety and Security officers found an unresponsive student lying across a set of chairs.

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Construction proceeds on schedule

By Sharla Grass | January 10, 2011

Samantha Oh / The Dartmouth The frigid Hanover weather has not slowed the construction of the new Class of 1978 Life Sciences Building or the Visual Arts Center, according to staff at the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. The Life Sciences Building, located near the College's Vail Medical School building on the northern end of campus, is scheduled to be completed by May 10, 2011, but will not open for full occupancy until Sept.

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Daily Debriefing

By Jenny Che | January 10, 2011

The College Board will publish new versions of the Advanced Placement biology and A.P. United States history exams next month, according to The New York Times.

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Daily Debriefing

By Isha Flores | January 9, 2011

A new study conducted at Harvard University's School of Education found that legacy applicants enjoy a far greater admissions advantage than previously realized, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

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Coed houses differ in rush policies and plans

By Clare Coffey | January 9, 2011

Correction appended As winter rush approaches, Dartmouth coed organizations plan to seek a balance between expanding membership and maintaining tightly-knit societies, according to Greek officers interviewed by The Dartmouth.

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Repeal of DADT may return ROTC to Ivies

By Clare Coffey | January 6, 2011

The Senate's Dec. 18 repeal of the "don't ask don't tell" policy will have little effect on the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at Dartmouth, members of the organization interviewed by The Dartmouth said.

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Gillibrand '88 brings about change

By Gavin Huang | January 6, 2011

When she was first appointed to the position in 2009, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand '88, D-N.Y., was lampooned by critics as "the accidental senator." Recently, however, Gillibrand has been making national headlines as a key player in overturning the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy and passing a bill that will provide medical aid to 9/11 rescue workers, according to The New York Times. The legislation to repeal a 17-year ban on gays serving openly in the military was the result of a two-year effort that began shortly after then-Gov.

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SA adjusts to changes in focus and structure

By Emily Baer | January 6, 2011

The recent overhaul of the Student Assembly structure which included the implementation of seven specialized committees focused on policy-based improvements instead of the previous four-committee structure has shifted Assembly operations away from programming and towards broader policy initiatives, Student Body President Eric Tanner '11 said in an interview with The Dartmouth.

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