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Democrats aim to turn N.H. blue

By Alix Cody | September 24, 2004

Sen. John Kerry and his campaign team have their minds set on New Hampshire, one of the major swing states in this election, and recent polls seem to indicate that their efforts are paying off. In a September 15, 2004 poll of 500 likely voters conducted by Rasmussen Reports, 51 percent said they would vote for Kerry and 45 percent for President George W.

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Cluster named for late College president

By AnnMary Mathew | September 23, 2004

A new, multiclass residence cluster on the north end of campus will be named after David McLaughlin '54, the College's 14th leader, current Dartmouth President James Wright recently announced. The McLaughlin residence cluster, which is projected to open during Fall term of 2006, will be located on the corner of North College and Maynard streets and will accommodate 342 undergraduates, according to statistics released by the College. In his convocation speech, Wright noted that the College had acquired the Maynard Street site "as a result of [McLaughlin's] stewardship." McLaughlin suffered a sudden death last month while on a fishing trip in Dillingham, Alaska. "I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has decided to name the new Maynard Street residential complex the David T.

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South Block construction approved

By Mark Henle | September 23, 2004

After months of waiting, a fortuitous judicial move will allow Dartmouth to build extensively in an area of Hanover commonly known as the "South Block." Grafton County Superior Court Judge Steven Horace has upheld permits granted by Hanover's zoning and planning boards, paving the way for the College to begin demolition and site preparation this winter and break ground in the spring. The judge's ruling was a major setback for Dorrance Place resident Winifred Stearns, who had brought an appeal to the town's decision.

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Even in Division I sports, walk-ons continue to shine

By Ben Zimmerman | September 23, 2004

Who ever said recruits get all the breaks? While few walk-on athletes have enjoyed the fame of Hollywood's favorite fifth-stringer, gutsy little Rudy of the celebrated 1993 film, thousands of students have competed as Division I varsity athletes without going through the recruiting process.

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Tubestock, Summer Carnival mark quiet Summer term

By Megan Spillane | September 22, 2004

Amidst the general haze of classes, sunbathing and the merriment that is Sophomore Summer, several events from the Class of 2006's three-month solo stint will stand out clearly in their minds. Tubestock, generally considered the highlight of Summer term, was as wet and wild as ever.

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Online textbooks provide money-saving alternative

By Jessica Chen | September 22, 2004

After spending $400 at Wheelock Books so far this term, Jackie Olson '07 is ready for an alternative. Thanks to a new program that lets students purchase and read textbooks online, Olson and peers around the country now have a cheaper option. Pearson Education, a leading publisher of college textbooks has unveiled a program that will allow students to buy digital textbooks at half the price of print editions. In a town that now has just one textbook store since the Dartmouth Bookstore stopped selling texts several years ago, many Dartmouth students said they welcome an option that saves money and time spent waiting for hard-copy tests to arrive. Some students said they were eager for the chance to reduce the sheer weight of books they need to tote around campus. Rob Manning '07 said the size and thickness of a textbook is a key determinant when deciding to buy from Pearson's SafariX Webbook program or Wheelock Books. The company ties the service with an older Alternate Print Edition program, which allows students to buy streamlined books that are up to 75 percent cheaper than the full-weight versions.

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Students laud new advising system

By Lizzie Wise | September 22, 2004

Freshmen got a dose of sage advice about classes two days before they even stepped foot in their faculty advisers' offices, when the Student Assembly launched its Peer Academic Advising program Saturday. The meetings were not mandatory for the freshmen, but approximately 80 to 90 percent of freshman attended, said Julia Hildreth '05, Student Assembly President and initiator of the program. Peer academic advisers prepared freshmen for their faculty adviser meetings, assisted them in making schedule decisions and assuaged other academic concerns last Saturday. The 164 upperclassman advisers were broken down into groups of three so that one in each group specialized in the social sciences, math and sciences and arts and humanities, respectively.

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Class of 2008 joins College community

By Kevin Garland | September 22, 2004

Stirring speeches by College President James Wright and guest speaker Michael Arad '91, a renowned architect charged with the World Trade Center's redesign, marked the opening of Dartmouth's 235th year during Tuesday's convocation exercises. Audience members crowded Leede Arena and warmly welcomed Wright's keynote address, which received the strongest audience response when he discussed the current election campaign. Wright underscored the importance of free expression as a "bedrock principle" of the Dartmouth community and the United States at large. At Dartmouth, "arguments, conclusions, assumptions are tested and tested again," Wright said. Applause erupted after Wright rebuked people who seek media outlets that "reinforce what [they] already think rather than challenging those views." After this interruption, attendees applauded Wright's speech twice more as he continued to discuss the 2004 election.

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Under Wright, student-admin. relations vary widely

By Mark Herman | September 10, 2004

Dartmouth's administration, led by the 16-member Board of Trustees and College President James Wright along with deans involved with student and faculty affairs, has focused on priorities including increasing diversity and expanding facilities in recent years. The much-maligned Student Life Initiative is one example of how the administration sets goals and follows through with them over the years ahead.

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The D: Dartmouth's premier school of journalism

By Megh Duwadi | September 10, 2004

Six hours every day. That's how long the offices on the second floor of Robinson Hall are quiet when The Dartmouth is in production. The rest of the time -- from 7 a.m., when carriers arrive to begin deliveries, until 1 a.m., when the last night editor leaves -- students are working to put out "The D," the campus' only daily source of news and opinion. Founded in 1799 by a student group that included Daniel Webster (Class of 1801), The Dartmouth is the oldest college newspaper in the United States.

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