Committee skirts copyright issues with unspoken theme

Murmurs about a Calvin and Hobbes theme for Winter Carnival that have been heard around campus for weeks are technically unfounded: the 2006 theme for Dartmouth's blowout winter weekend is "Stupendous Games: Mischief in the Snow" -- a deliberate move by the carnival committee to skirt copyright laws. Cartoonist Bill Watterson does not license the rights for his two characters because he feels that using the characters in marketing strategies violates the spirit that they represent, according to the website of Watterson's publisher, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. After the College's legal office told the carnival committee that it may run into legal problems by using the Calvin and Hobbes characters, the group looked into the copyright laws, according to carnival co-chair Megan Paradise '08. The committee was able to confirm that the College's legal office was correct and adjusted the theme right away, said committee member Jonathan Kling '04. Andrews McMeel, however, was not contacted by the College, according to Rebecca Schuler, publicity director at Andrews McMeel.

Former professor, 80, to remarry on Carnival Sunday

Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin, age 72, and retired Dartmouth professor John Hennessey, 80, never expected to get remarried at this stage in their lives.

Collectors pay large sums for Carnival posters, memorabilia

While Winter Carnival is a weekend full of memories, those seeking more tangible souvenirs can hunt beyond Hanover for a variety of collectibles from Carnivals past. Some of the most popular and expensive Winter Carnival souvenirs are the posters that are created to commemorate the weekend each year.

Large sculpture takes shape despite setbacks

Students worked throughout Wed. night in preparation for ceremony

Crowded departments gain profs.

Courtesy of Ohio State University Two of Dartmouth's most overcrowded departments have taken steps to expand the size of their faculties.

Alumni to decide on new voting measures

In a special meeting this Sunday, the Dartmouth Alumni Association will vote on an amendment that would allow absentee balloting in its elections and reduce the fraction of votes required to pass an amendment from three-quarters to two-thirds. Although the amendment could substantially affect the direction of the Association, most alumni did not seem to know or care about the situation, according to Stan Colla '66, secretary-treasurer of the Alumni Association Executive Committee.

Brain study examines maturation process

A recent study by two Dartmouth researchers hopes to bring the scientific community one step closer to answering the question, "When do we reach adulthood?" Assistant professor of psychological and brain science Abigail Baird and graduate student Craig Bennett studied 18-year-old Dartmouth freshman and determined that their brains matured significantly throughout their freshman year. The observation that adulthood might be reached much later than traditionally thought could affect national policy, as this research could spawn a reevaluation of 18 as the legal age of adulthood. "When you're 18 you can enlist in the military and you can vote.

Students try to profit from the stock market

Not all the risky ventures undertaken by Dartmouth students occur in fraternity basements. Some students, like Brian McMillan '08, are trying to use their financial savvy to profit from the stock market. The Dartmouth Society of Investment and Economics plays host to a range of lectures and informational sessions that provide students with further insight into this popular activity.

Harassment, abuse cases remain issue at College

Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part series examining sexual abuse toward women at Dartmouth. The Committee on Standards convicted a Dartmouth student of sexual abuse last year, even though the victim had nothing to do with process.

Rocky sponsors visit of two Congressmen

Jennifer Garfinkel / The Dartmouth Staff Former congressmen Victor H.

Tempest Williams to serve College as fellow

Jennifer Garfinkel / The Dartmouth Staff Author and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams began her month-long residency as a Montgomery Fellow on Feb.

Assembly votes to back N.Y. buses, Town Meeting

Teresa Lattanzio / The Dartmouth Staff The Student Assembly's sparsely attended Tuesday night session passed a resolution to fund and support a Dartmouth Town Meeting next term as well as a resolution to support a spring break bus service to New York City. A Dartmouth Town Meeting resolution, which was sponsored by David Zubricki '07, urged members to overlook the Town Meeting's disappointingly low attendance in the Fall of 2005, when less than 30 people came to the Collis Commonground event. The resolution recalled the great success of Winter term 2005's inaugural Town Meeting, which included College President James Wright, Provost Barry Scherr, Dean of the College Jim Larimore, Dean of the Faculty Carol Folt, Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman and Proctor Harry Kinne in its 150-person attendance.

One-third of university deaths are freshmen

A recently released USA Today analysis indicates that first year students face a higher chance of accidental death than upperclassmen. According to the National Council for Education Statistics that the American Council on Higher Education used for the USA Today study, one-third of the students who died at four-year schools from 2000 to 2005 were freshmen, despite the fact that freshmen made up only 24 percent of the students at these schools. While these data are disturbing, students at the College seem to feel relatively safe. "That sucks that so many freshmen die, but I'm not too worried about dying myself," Jenna Newgard '09 said. Hillary Wolcott '09 attributed some students' irresponsibility to their new lack of parental guidance.

Police Blotter

Feb. 3, South Main Street, 6:57 p.m. Police received a report that three juveniles were sitting by the entryway to CVS pharmacy, playing guitar, singing and offering to sell customers drugs.

College's parking program earns nat'l accolade

Three years ago, Dartmouth introduced a parking buy-out plan for employees who commute, aiming to alleviate traffic and reduce pollution.

Students debate importance of sexuality in admissions

Bailey Massey / The Dartmouth Staff Dartmouth and Hanover High students gathered in the Cutter-Shabazz lounge Monday night to debate whether prospective Dartmouth students should have the opportunity to check a box specifying sexual orientation on admissions applications.

First-years lack sexual assault resources

Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series examining sexual abuse toward women at Dartmouth. When Dean of the College Jim Larimore expressed his concerns about sexual assault to a group of sorority girls in 1999, one woman replied, "You don't need to worry, because we look out for our sisters." In response Larimore asked, "But if you can't join an organization until your sophomore year, who's looking out for the first-year women?" "I got back a set of wonderful, bright young women, seeming to suggest, 'It's not our problem,'" Larimore said. Larimore saw flaws in their logic, and still believes that all Dartmouth students should help protect one another from sexual assault, a term defined by the Dartmouth College Handbook as intimidating conduct of a sexual nature, non-consensual contact with an intimate part of the body or forced sexual intercourse when no consent is given. "In my mind, it's their problem.

Repatriated Tulane students enjoy mild clime

Courtesy of Nate Scott After spending nearly three cold months in upper New England, Tulane University freshman and Texas native Ollie Kiel, arrived in sunny New Orleans this January to start his first semester there. "The best thing about leaving Dartmouth was definitely the cold weather," he said. Kiel was one of 32 undergraduate students who spent Fall term at Dartmouth after their own university suspended operations due to Hurricane Katrina.

United Way shatters campaign targets

Bailey Massey / The Dartmouth Staff The Dartmouth United Way campaign surpassed its fundraising goal of $250,000 by almost $5,000, weeks before the campaign closes on Feb.

Study shows students lacking 'real world' skills