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Provocative dances, politics punctuate Dartmouth fall

By Alix Cody | January 5, 2005

The presidential campaign and Greek indiscretions defined an otherwise calm Fall term as representatives from both political parties stumped for their respective candidates, and Delta Delta Delta sorority and Theta Delta Chi fraternity were investigated for alleged hazing. The swing state of New Hampshire became a political battleground, as both the Republican and Democratic campaigns concentrated their efforts on turning out as many of their voters as possible.

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Early acceptances herald first 2009s to Dartmouth

By Zachary Goldstein | January 5, 2005

When they opened their mailboxes in December, 397 high-school seniors received the news they had all been waiting for: they were the first members of the Class of 2009. Despite garnering slightly fewer applications than in recent years, the total number of Early Decision admits was up nominally, an increase Dean of Admissions Karl Furstenberg attributes directly to the strength of the pool. Academically, the class looks to be the strongest in years.

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Dartmouth community rallies to help Asian tsunami victims

By Rebekah Rombom | January 4, 2005

With an estimated 150,000 dead and over 500,000 injured as a result of the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia, the Dartmouth community is staging efforts to provide relief to victims in the affected regions. In a meeting Monday afternoon, a group of students, faculty and staff formulated ideas about ways in which the Dartmouth community could contribute to the relief effort.

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Alums call for immediate resignation, defend value of strong football program

By Hannah Plotkin | January 4, 2005

Bill Wellstead '63 thinks Dean of Admissions Karl Furstenburg should receive a pink slip as punishment for the Dean's recently revealed stance on the Dartmouth football program. Wellstead, who runs the Dartmouth Athletics weblog where he posts news articles and letters from fellow alumni, is just one of a growing number of alums who are angry over a personal letter that revealed Furstenberg's belief that the football program detracts from the academic mission of the College. Alumni are communicating these sentiments through different means.

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Furstenberg under fire for football comments

By Phil Salinger | December 23, 2004

WEB UPDATE, Dec. 23, 4:17 a.m. Controversy within the Dartmouth community continues to mount in response to the publication of a letter Dean of Admissions Karl Furstenberg wrote four years ago calling varsity football programs "a sacrifice to the academic quality and diversity of entering first-year classes." In the wake of this year's 1-9 season for the College's football team, some critics have called for Furstenberg's resignation. A recent article in the Valley News quoted pieces of the letter that precipitated the outcry -- a personal note to Swarthmore College President Alfred Bloom after that school cut its football team. "I am writing to commend you on the decision to eliminate football from your athletic offerings," Furstenberg wrote.

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Furstenberg reveals recipe for diversity

By Dax Tejera | November 23, 2004

Editor's note: While Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Karl Furstenberg may have only a short interaction with Dartmouth students, he plays a critical role in sustaining the Dartmouth experience year after year.

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