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Jun '08 to serve in Singaporean army

By Layne Zhao | July 3, 2007

As droves of sophomores flock to corporate recruiting events in anticipation of their leave terms, Tomi Jun '08 is preparing for a different type of off-campus experience.

Former District Attorney Mike Nifong was disbarred on June 17, 2007

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Nifong disbarred after foul play in Duke rape trial

By Paul Glenn | July 3, 2007

Associated Press Several months after the dismissal of the rape charges against the Duke University lacrosse players, the saga has not ended for the former Durham County District Attorney Michael Nifong.

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Trustees reassess Board's composition

By William Schpero | July 3, 2007

Dartmouth's Board of Trustees -- the only trustee board in the Ivy League in which alumni elect as many members as the board selects itself -- may soon receive a new structure.

Lauren Farleigh '09 begins a tour for prospective students who can now participate in discussion groups as an additional way to learn about Dartmouth.

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Prospective student forums go live

By Marina Agapakis | July 3, 2007

Asafu Suzuki / The Dartmouth Staff In an effort to broaden the on-campus programs offered to prospective students, the Admissions Office recently began holding daily student forums.

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Hearing set for murder of alum

By Jesse Silberberg | July 3, 2007

Courtesy of The Dartmouth Aegis Three New Mexico men charged with the felony murder and sexual assault of Nicole Leigh Redhorse '95 will face a hearing on August 15 in Durango, Colo.

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Daily Debriefing

By Andrew Lebovich and Luke Mann-O'Halloran | June 29, 2007

Stacks of SAT-prep books may soon be a memory for high-school students. Kaplan Test Prep, founded in 1938 to help students prepare for the SATs, has partnered with Apple to produce iPod-based SAT preparation programs.

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Police Blotter

By Andrew Lebovich | June 29, 2007

June 1, 12:05 p.m., East Wheelock Street Police arrested two underage men for possession of alcohol stemming from an incident that occurred the week before, when the two Dartmouth freshman threw a fire extinguisher through a first floor window of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

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Strange Fruit stands tall on the Green

By Grace Wyler | June 29, 2007

Teresa Lattanzio / The Dartmouth Staff As the lyrics of Frank Sinatra echoed around the Green, swaying neon-clad figures performed a circus-like dance narrative while standing atop 12-foot poles Thursday afternoon.

Sexual Abuse Awareness Coordinator Leah Prescott announced her intention to leave Dartmouth in September to pursue a Masters in Divinity.

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SAPA Director Prescott to leave Dartmouth

By Luke Mann-O'Halloran | June 29, 2007

Larkin Elderon / The Dartmouth Staff Leah Prescott, Dartmouth's Sexual Abuse Awareness Program coordinator, will leave the College in September.

Rob Portman '78 resigned from his post as White House budget director after only 14 months, citing personal reasons.

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Portman '78 resigns from govt. post

By Marina Agapakis | June 29, 2007

Courtesy of The Inquirer Only 14 months after his appointment as White House budget director, Rob Portman '78 resigned from his post on June 19.

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Prof. Kogan acquitted on shoplifting charge

By Xiaolin Zhao | June 29, 2007

Dartmouth French and Italian professor Vivian Kogan was acquitted on charges of shoplifting $65.90 worth of dietary supplements from the Lebanon Food Co-op, ending a three-month trial that has garnered a frenzy of media attention spanning from Canada to New Zealand. Lebanon District Court Judge Lawrence MacLeod ruled on Wednesday that Kogan was not guilty of shoplifting, acquiting her of misdemeanor charges.

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