Benioff '92 pens acclaimed scripts
Alum balances careers as novelist and screenwriter
Alum balances careers as novelist and screenwriter
A two-day conference focusing on Berlin's unique cultural identity in Weimer Germany and sponsored by the Jewish Studies program will begin this afternoon. The conference -- titled "Nazi Berlin, Jewish Urbanity: Culture, Religion, Architecure and Politics" -- will feature 11 lectures, mostly related to the "Natzification" of the city after World War I. "Berlin had a big Jewish population and was a very special city in Jewish history," conference organizer and Jewish studies chair Susannah Heschel said.
Before a capacity crowd yesterday, former New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman highlighted three reasons the United States is a major target for terrorism. Rudman asserted that the United States remains highly vulnerable to such attacks, and he said that while there is no way to fully secure a country, stress needs to be placed on the need to consolidate intelligence and fund first-response workers in order to increase homeland security.
The American government unnecessarily infringes on the civil liberties of U.S. citizens in the name of national security, according to Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union. In a lecture at Silsby Hall last night, Strossen said she is concerned that national law enforcement authorities have embraced furtiveness as a response to the challenges presented since Sept.
Russian majors take heart: Christopher S. Wren '57 credits his studies in Dartmouth's department for launching his distinguished career as a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, he said Monday in an interview with The Dartmouth. While Wren was a reporter for the New York Times' metro section, a job opened in the newspaper's Moscow bureau.
When James Kaiser '99 graduated with an engineering major, he had neither a job nor aspirations of attending medical or law school.
President Bush is expected to sign into law the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, following the bill's approval by the Senate on Oct.
President of the College James Wright addressed the faculty at yesterday's general faculty meeting, where he outlined the College's goals and priorities, while provoking little opposition from the faculty. Whereas last year's meeting was marked by virulent protest across departmental boundaries regarding budget cuts, President Wright's address yesterday was greeted with strong applause, to the obvious delight of a smiling Wright. Wright's news was considerably rosier than last year's.
Prior to Sunday evening's armed robbery, Homecoming 2003 was marked by less crime and fewer conduct infractions, according to reports from the Hanover Police Department and the Department of Safety & Security. Hanover Chief of Police Nick Giaccone said that this year's Homecoming was nothing out of the ordinary.
Snow fell in Hanover for the first time this school year on Oct. 23. Although it did not accumulate, for many Dartmouth students, especially '07s from warmer climates, the precipitation came as a surprise. Snowfall is fairly typical in upper New England at this time of the year, according to WCAX Burlington Meteorologist Sharon Meyer.
Palaeopitus Senior Society kicks off its "Students Say Thanks: Staff Appreciation Week" campaign today.
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At Harvard College, a dramatic rise in the number of students treated for alcohol poisoning has led administrators to create a new panel to examine and improve alcohol education and treatment.
Attack is latest in series against Upper Valley pizza deliverers
Pay very close attention when the Big Green football team takes on Columbia tomorrow at Memorial Field.
Dick's House is bracing for Homecoming weekend, and the corresponding increase in admissions due to alcohol or bonfire-related injuries. While exact numbers are not available, there is a marked increase in admissions over the weekend, according to Charley Bradley, nursing director at Dick's House.
This year's Homecoming presents the members of the class of 2006 with an inordinate challenge -- what is our role as upperclassmen, if not to run around the bonfire like heathens? Do we beat up the little freshmen who try to escape from running laps around the fire?
As Homecoming crowds flood into Hanover this weekend, local businesses will be focusing their efforts on accommodating the influx of alumni, parents and high-rolling students. Stinson's Convenience Store is already preparing for the likely increase of sales of a few specific products this weekend. "I'm not going to say we sell more beer -- that would sound bad," owner Jack Stinson said. However, Stinson's is definitely taking steps to ensure that it won't run dry over the weekend. "We have this thing built, just for Homecoming, some kid called it 'The Big Green.' It's full of 30 packs of beer.
Erickson: Wood will burn despite wet conditions, cold weather
Although much of the excitement of Homecoming weekend is directed toward the football game against Columbia, there are several other events to keep sports fans entertained long after the final whistle at Memorial Field. Although tradition and public awareness dictate that football be at the heart of every Homecoming, three other Big Green teams will take on Columbia this weekend and two -- men's tennis and women's lacrosse -- will play host to a handful of colleges in the Big Green Invitational. Despite playing out of the spotlight, the four teams that have begun their seasons so far have turned in top-notch performances and one -- women's lacrosse -- will kick off its season with a four team tournament. Although these teams normally play in front of smaller crowds, they all represent the pride of Big Green on their respective playing fields, and a large crowd of supportive fans will certainly help all five teams continue -- or kick off -- their seasons in a winning fashion. By sheer size, the Big Green Invitational, hosted by the Dartmouth men's tennis team, will be the biggest event of the weekend.