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Study tracks environmental changes

April 24, 2009

The metal osmium is increasingly prevalent in rain and snow around the world, according to a study led by earth sciences professor Mukul Sharma.

Government professor Sonu Bedi gave his lecture,
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Argue reason, not rights, Bedi says

April 24, 2009

NICHOLAS ROOT / The Dartmouth Staff Citing the continuing national debates over same-sex marriage and abortion, Dartmouth government professor Sonu Bedi argued that framing the debates in terms of conflicting rights hurts the quality of the discussion in his Thursday lecture, "Rejecting Rights: Reframing the Debate." Bedi, who wrote a book on this issue, titled "Rejecting Rights," said that although rights represent the traditional way of ensuring democracy and liberty, they are not necessarily the best way to "limit the reach of the state." "The focus ought to be on reasons, not rights," Bedi said. Focusing on the reasons behind same-sex marriage prohibition, rather than the rights of homosexual couples, is a better way to ensure individual liberty, Bedi said. One issue is that the push for rights for gay couples allows detractors to claim that the group is "getting special treatment," Bedi said.

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Lecture examines clash of traditions, research

By Christina Wray | April 24, 2009

The conflict between Native American traditions and biomedical research reflects the broader efforts of Native Americans to make sense of their history and current position in the world, Puneet Sahota, a recent graduate of the MD/Ph.D program at Washington University in St.

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Quiznos, Carpaccio close doors

By Greg Berger | April 24, 2009

Correction appended Two Hanover restaurants, Quiznos and Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano, have closed their doors in the last month due to the weak economy, according to the restaurants' owners. Jim Rubens, the landlord of the Hanover Park building where the establishments were located, said that the economy has created an environment where struggling restaurants may not be able to survive. "The weak get weeded out during recessions," Rubens said.

Bestselling author Louise Erdrich '76 will give the keynote address at Dartmouth's 2009 Commencement exercises on June 14.
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Erdrich '76 to speak at 2009 Commencement

By Robert szypko | April 24, 2009

COURTESY OF THE DARTMOUTH AEGIS Correction appended Acclaimed Native American writer Louise Erdrich '76 has been selected to give the main address at Dartmouth's 2009 Commencement exercises on June 14, the College announced on Thursday.

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Daily Debriefing

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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