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Students lean to Kerry but identify as independents, study finds

By Kevin Garland | April 20, 2004

Sen. John Kerry is running laps around President George W. Bush in the college-aged arena, according to a study by the Harvard Institute of Politics, whose recent poll credited Kerry with a 10 percent lead over Bush. In a survey of 1,205 students at colleges and universities nationwide, 48 percent of students chose Kerry and 38 percent chose Bush when asked how they would vote if the election were tomorrow. At the same time, 41 percent of the same students identified themselves as independent or unaffiliated with a political party.

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New IM softball fields pose host of challenges

By Megan Peck | April 20, 2004

Dartmouth undergraduates who signed up for intramural softball this spring may be disappointed to learn that they won't be walking onto carefully-shaped pitcher's mounds or manicured outfields this year. The College turned over the former softball fields to the town of Hanover to build a new middle school, and intramural softball participants have since been forced to play on grass fields. This decision has affected a large group of students on campus -- softball is one of Dartmouth's most popular intramural sports, with 12 different leagues and almost 80 teams playing in total.

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For '04, deadline pressures prompted honor code violation

By Megan Spillane | April 20, 2004

Most students found responsible for Academic Honor Code violations serve their suspensions quietly, preferring to stay tight-lipped about a subject that usually prompts rumor rather than public discussion. But Gino Beniamino '04, found responsible for an unintentional violation of the Academic Honor Principle in winter 2002, will tell his story today during a community hour at noon in Collis Common Ground. Beniamino was found responsible for making use of material in a lab partner's report in an unauthorized way.

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Expert: U.S. at risk of cyberterrorism

By Tim Spellman | April 19, 2004

Cyberterrorism expert Andy Cutts of Dartmouth's Institute for Security Technology Studies addressed the Dickey Center's War and Peace discussion panel Friday, briefing the group on Operation Livewire, a recent nationwide cyberterror simulation that tested America's preparedness in the event of a major cyber attack. Cutts spoke specifically about the possibility of a sustained, campaign-level attack on the United States' computing networks, such as banking, law enforcement, energy and emergency response networks, by an unknown adversary.

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With MCATs over, pre-meds take time to relax

By Steven Orbuch | April 19, 2004

Many Dartmouth pre-medical juniors rested easy Saturday night, having completed about eight hours of multiple-choice questions in a high-stakes test that may make or break their chances at medical school. Medical College Admissions Test taker Samantha Schilling '05 called her parents following the exam, went out to dinner and then called it an early evening. "I played a lot of [beer] pong after it was done," pre-med Andrew Bates '05 said. Pre-meds filed into Wilder Hall early Saturday morning to take the MCAT, a standardized exam that tests critical thinking and problem-solving skills and requires a significant scientific background. The exam is primarily multiple-choice, with three sections testing verbal reasoning, physical sciences and biological sciences, but also includes two writing samples. Zach Rubeo '05 said he arrived at the exam site before 8 a.m.

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Dartmouth students 'reinvent' Earth Day

By Kristen Kelley | April 19, 2004

While the rest of the nation will be celebrating a single, 24-hour-long Earth Day this year, Dartmouth's environmental groups have taken it one step further, expanding the event into "Earth Week." To combat a perceived drop in interest in environmental events, Sarah Uhl '07 decided to step forward to implement a new Earth Day dimension to the Dartmouth campus. "Reinventing Earth Week" was proposed in early February at an environmental roundtable discussion -- a semiweekly meeting of representatives from different environmental clubs on campus. Uhl collaborated with a few other activists to begin the preparation of the week-long event.

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College commemorates poet alum's 100th birthday

By Michael Reeves | April 19, 2004

Dartmouth is marking the 100th birthday of eminent poet Richard Eberhart '26 with a host of festivities, including a celebration renaming Sanborn Library's poetry reading room in his honor. English professor Alan Gaylord spoke at a recent commemorative event, which also included readings of Eberhart's poetry by faculty and students. Gaylord said after the event that Eberhart produced "a body of work that will last," and that his poetry included "striking examples of the white-hot fusion of passion and intellect." Eberhart was born on April 5, 1904, in Austin, Minn.

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Assault expert warns of dangers of 'date rape' label

By Steven Orbuch | April 16, 2004

Noted researcher David Lisak identified the dangers surrounding society's use of the "date rapist" label in a Thursday evening lecture at Collis Common Ground. "The problem with the term 'date rapist' is that 'date' serves as a qualifier for the act; it helps to show that there is something different from their act and real rape," Lisak said. Lisak also said the term "date rapist" has made it particularly difficult for courts to convict accused offenders because the date rapist image is largely non-threatening. To many, the date rapist is the "nice guy" who drank too much, whose unpremeditated action was a result of miscommunication and someone who wouldn't rape again. Lisak said, however, this image is utterly wrong. Although the date rapist slips beneath the radar because he is not a stranger who carries a knife, wears a ski mask or jumps out of an alleyway, "rapists are rapists," Lisak said. Moreover, Lisak presented empirical evidence which argued that any rapist would most likely be a repeat offender, and that date rapists are particularly driven to premeditate their crimes because they choose to act without using weapons. At present, the overwhelming majority of rapes go unreported.

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Skiing phenom Ludlow '06 balances school, slopes

By Kate Lyon | April 16, 2004

While many Dartmouth students spent their spring breaks on the beach, 22-year-old Libby Ludlow '06 spent the last few weeks of her extended off-term winning the giant slalom event at the U.S National Alpine Championships in Gridrow, Alaska. Ludlow, a resident of Bellevue, Wash., balances her talent, affinity for skiing and desire for an education by attending Dartmouth during spring term.

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Veterans, newcomers await heated Assembly election

By Lizzie Wise | April 16, 2004

Looking to replace forceful personality Janos Marton '04 as student body president are four Student Assembly veterans: Jim Baehr '05, Ralph Davies '05, Julia Hildreth '05 and Dave Wolkoff '05. Mike Valmonte '06 may also enter the race as a darkhorse candidate, sources said. Although campaigning does not officially begin until this Monday, the four juniors are already gearing up for the May 4 and 5 Assembly presidential election. "I've put a lot of energy into developing grassroots support because I want to represent every part of this campus, not just one group," Baehr said of his pre-campaign efforts. Davies, meanwhile, informally gathered a group of supporters at Phi Delta Alpha fraternity Monday night to prepare for the campaign. "I got a lot of my campaign supporters together and got people really excited," Davies said.

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76 women receive sorority acceptance

By Matthew Kelly | April 16, 2004

The nearly two-week-long sorority rush process formally ended Thursday night, with 76 women receiving bids of membership from the six College sororities. The number of bids offered by each house varied largely, ranging from Sigma Delta sorority's eight to Epsilon Kappa Theta sorority's 19.

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Dean opens to standing ovation

By Michael Reeves | April 15, 2004

Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean opened to a standing ovation at a speech delivered Wednesday at the Dartmouth Medical School. The speech, titled "The Long Term Implications of the 2004 Presidential Election," identified the credibility of President George W.

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N.H. named healthiest state in U.S.

By Alix Cody | April 15, 2004

New Hampshirites may endure cold winters, but they are also lucky to reside in the healthiest and most "livable" state in the nation, according to Morgan Quinto Press.

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College plan aims to curb 9-1-1 misdials

By Matthew Kelly | April 15, 2004

The College is set to reduce the amount of 9-1-1 misdials by retiring the number nine as a dial out access number this summer. By the tentative date of July 1, the number eight will be the only way to access an outside line on the campus phone system, according to Telephone Systems Manager Charles Wilber. It is a common experience for students and faculty to accidentally call 9-1-1 when trying to make a long distance call, tying up the town and state dispatchers and necessitating visits from Hanover Police and Safety and Security. Plans to ensure a smooth changeover include a campus-wide information campaign over BlitzMail, newspaper advertising and various levels of College bureaucracy.

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