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By Jen Buchholz | April 23, 2009

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization launched a World Digital Library on Tuesday, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Susan Wright speaks to a student at the annual Academic Gala on Wednesday.
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Academic Gala honors thesis writers, fellows

By Erin Jaeger | April 23, 2009

Zeke Turner / The Dartmouth Senior Staff College President James Wright and Susan Wright honored students' independent research and creativity at the 12th annual Academic Gala, held Wednesday afternoon at the Top of the Hop.

The March started in front of the Hop.
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Student march 'takes back the night'

By Kate Farley | April 23, 2009

Alina Politzer / The Dartmouth Carrying signs dripping with ink and rainwater, about 50 students braved Wednesday night's weather to participate in "Take Back the Night," a march to raise awareness about sexual assault.

Harvard University professor Calestous Juma delivered a lecture about science, technology and diplomacy in the Haldeman Center on Wednesday.
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Prof. discusses tech., diplomacy

By Elise Quinones | April 23, 2009

Elisabeth Ericson / The Dartmouth Diplomatic efforts to further the development of science and technology will help to revitalize the global economy, Harvard international development professor Calestous Juma said in a lecture delivered at the Haldeman Center on Wednesday.

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Alumni reaction split on Zywicki '88 vote

By Susan Matthews | April 23, 2009

Trustee Todd Zywicki '88 was offered the opportunity to step down from his position before the Board of Trustees voted not to reelect him in what was the first secret vote in at least the past five years, Trustee T.J.

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Daily Debriefing

By Linda Chen | April 22, 2009

Education Secretary Arne Duncan reaffirmed the Obama administration's commitment to simplifying the federal financial aid application process on Monday, making it easier for students to obtain Perkins loans and Pell grants, Bloomberg.com reported.

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SA pres. campaign tactics varied

By Turia Lahlou | April 22, 2009

This year's candidates for student body president all chose to employ traditional campaign tactics -- including the creation of Facebook groups, posters and chalking -- but, despite superficial similarities, each candidate's campaign teams differed in both size and philosophy, and achieved varied results throughout the campaign period. Student Body President-elect Frances Vernon '10 sought to personalize her campaign through individual conversations and avoided mass e-mails, employing a "classic model of campaigning," she said.

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Alleged adult film reps. solicit female on Green

By Linda Chen | April 22, 2009

Correction appended Two men claiming to be representatives of Girls Gone Wild, a video franchise promoting female exhibitionism, approached a sorority member wearing clothing displaying her sorority's name on the Green and requested an interview on Tuesday, according to director of Safety and Security Harry Kinne. Kinne said Safety and Security has not confirmed whether the two men are affiliated with Girls Gone Wild. A Dartmouth student and sorority member was approached by the two men, who told her they were looking for attractive girls to interview, according to an e-mail sent to members of Kappa Delta Epsilon sorority from Megan Fallon, assistant director of the Center for Woman and Gender and the sorority's adviser.

Student Body President-elect Frances Vernon '10 and Student Body Vice President-elect Cory Cunningham '10.
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Vernon '10 will focus on budget

By Ann Baum | April 22, 2009

Sarah Irving / The Dartmouth Staff Student Body President-elect Frances Vernon '10 told The Dartmouth that she will focus largely on budget issues during her transition to the presidency, but will delay creating detailed plans to address the effects of the College's budget cuts on student organizations until the Assembly has consulted with the Undergraduate Finance Committee.

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Summary judgment may be sought in suit

April 22, 2009

Both parties in the current alumni lawsuit against the College told The Dartmouth that they may file motions for summary judgment, in which the judge decides the case without a full trial.

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Daily Debriefing

April 21, 2009

Foreign Policy magazine ranked Dartmouth eighth on its list of top international relations programs in its March/April 2009 issue.

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Journal removal will save space

By Andrew Wells | April 21, 2009

The Dartmouth library will soon begin removing old print issues of scholarly journals that are also available on the online archive JSTOR from its collection, according to Elizabeth Kirk, associate librarian for information resources.

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Student Board member is unlikely

By Kate Farley | April 21, 2009

While Cornell University is currently the only Ivy League institution to seat students on its Board of Trustees, the concept is a recurring theme of Dartmouth student government campaigns, including that of student body presidential candidate Frances Vernon '10.

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Microbes found below glaciers in Antarctica

April 21, 2009

The rust-colored brine that oozes from Blood Falls at Taylor Glacier in Antarctica may shed light on how early life on Earth developed in extreme conditions, according to a study led by Jill Mikucki, a geomicrobiologist and visiting fellow at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding.

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Vernon clinches SA presidency

By Emma Fidel | April 21, 2009

DOUG GONZALEZ / The Dartmouth Frances Vernon '10 and Cory Cunningham '10 were overwhelmingly elected student body president and vice president, respectively, on Monday, the Elections Planning and Advisory Committee reported early Tuesday morning. Vernon won by a margin of more than 380 votes after eight rounds of instant-runoff voting.

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Vernon '10 clinches student body presidency

By Emma Fidel | April 21, 2009

Frances Vernon '10 and Cory Cunningham '10 were overwhelmingly elected student body president and vice president, respectively, the Elections Planning and Advisory Committee reported early Tuesday morning. Vernon garnered more than 380 first-choice votes over opponents Boyd Lever '10 and John Nolan '10, who received 715 and 290 first-choice votes, respectively, after eight rounds of instant-runoff voting.

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