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Students earn PE credit for a variety of activities, including spinning.
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Non-athletic activities earn PE credit

By Drew Joseph | October 8, 2008

BEN GETTINGER / The Dartmouth Staff Amidst the hunt to find a LIT credit that also fulfills a CI, or trying to discover the easiest SLA, students must also complete three physical education credits and a 50-yard swim test in order to graduate. "We feel that [the PE requirement] is part of the total educational experience," Roger Demment, senior associate athletic director for physical education and recreation, said.

Upcoming Assembly efforts include an alternative-space party in Hovey Grill and legislation for a student-faculty programming fund.
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SA solicits input on leadership statement

By Ann Baum | October 8, 2008

John Shi Student Assembly President Molly Bode '09 solicited student feedback on Dartmouth's presidential search committee's leadership statement at the General Assembly meeting Tuesday night.

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Daily Debriefing

By Greg Berger and Elise Quinone | October 7, 2008

Last week Wachovia froze approximately $9.3 billion of funds invested by nearly 1,000 colleges and universities held by the short-term education investment fund, Commonfund, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported Monday.

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College drops in sexual health rankings

By Greg Berger | October 7, 2008

Dartmouth's sexual health programs were ranked 68 out of 139 colleges surveyed for Trojan Condoms' third annual Sexual Health Report Card, a significant drop from the College's 25th place ranking in 2007. The survey, conducted by the data analysis company Sperling's BestPlaces, used data from 9,000 student responses solicited through advertisements on Facebook.

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New system improves cell service

By Kashay Sanders | October 7, 2008

In an effort to increase cell phone signal strength on campus, Agito Networks will implement a new system at Dartmouth that will allow cell phones to use both cellular and wireless signals, according to David Bucciero, director of Technical Services at the College.

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Economy causes seniors to rethink grad school plans

By Nathan Swire | October 7, 2008

Marissa Knodel '09 had always planned on attending law school right after graduating from the College, but the current economic downturn has convinced her to weigh her employment options as well. "It might be a good idea to have some money for law school that I've earned, instead of going straight into debt," she said. The financial crisis has prompted a number of Dartmouth students, like Knodel, to reconsider when they will pursue postgraduate studies. Karen Whittet, assistant director at Dartmouth's Career Services, predicted that many students who took the Oct.

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Survey shows College staff satisfied with jobs

By Travis Cramer | October 7, 2008

The results of the 2008 Dartmouth College Staff Survey were released Monday, revealing that staff members at the College are generally satisfied with their positions, but would like to be more involved in the Dartmouth community. Overall, employees were pleased with the nature of their work and job security, and were least satisfied with salaries and opportunities for advancement. Just under half of employees said they have trust and confidence in senior leadership, though the majority said they will continue to work at the College for the next year.

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Daily Debriefing

By David Jiang | October 6, 2008

The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre, a performing arts group from New Zealand, was honored at a dinner held in Collis Common Ground Sunday.

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Lenders limit student loans at College

By Rebecca Cress | October 6, 2008

When Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy on Sept. 15, a number of the bank's employees -- alumni with outstanding student loans -- called Ron Hiser, director of Dartmouth Student Financial Services, to warn him that they did not know whether they would be keeping their jobs. Though Hiser said it is too early to tell how the economic downturn will affect the "re-payability" of student loans in general, he predicted that some Dartmouth students will be unable to continue payment. There are about 5,500 Dartmouth students and alumni with outstanding loans, Hiser said.

Al Mulley '70, chair of the presidential search committee, meets with community members to solicit feedback in Collis Common Ground Friday afternoon.
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Pres. search comm. holds forum

By Susan Matthews | October 6, 2008

SEBASTIAN RAMIREZ-BRUNNER / The Dartmouth Staff Members of Dartmouth's presidential search committee fielded questions on specific undergraduate concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and financial aid, at a community forum held Friday afternoon in Collis Common Ground.

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Daily Debriefing

By Zoe Friedland | October 3, 2008

Increased household expenses and decreased home values have limited American families' abilities to save for their children's college tuition, according to the Bloomberg news service.

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Family describes Geithner '83's youth

By Kate Farley | October 3, 2008

Photo courtesy of Justin Rudelson 83 / The Dartmouth Staff Timothy Geithner '83, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is so drawn to athletics that he's been known to turn up at business meetings in Europe wearing ski boots and to start pick-up basketball games with colleagues in his New York office.

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