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Student-run nonprofit provides foreign aid

By Megan Spillane | January 30, 2004

The International Humanitarian Foundation is actively seeking student volunteers interested in developing working partnerships with grassroots organizations in impoverished areas across the globe. Founded last January by David Morse '03, Kathleen Reeder '03, Amish Parashar '03 and Harvard graduate Jesse Rokicki, IHF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and their communities.

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Experts analyze N.H. primary

By Matthew Kelly | January 30, 2004

In the wake of Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry's 12-point victory in the New Hampshire Democratic primary election Tuesday, three electoral experts analyzed the meaning of the results, the wisdom of the process itself, and what to expect in the general election. The three -- Rockefeller Center Director and government professor Linda Fowler, St.

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Greek orgs. face rise in charges

By Steven Orbuch | January 30, 2004

With as many as seven Greek organizations facing alcohol policy violation charges, many fraternity and sorority leaders have expressed alarm, arguing that the College is unfairly enforcing its policies on them. At present, Sigma Delta and Kappa Delta Epsilon sororities and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Chi Gamma Epsilon, Alpha Delta and Psi Upsilon fraternities are being investigated by Safety and Security and the Office of Residential Life. Additionally, Theta Delta Chi, Gamma Delta Chi and Bones Gate fraternities and The Tabard coed fraternity are currently serving social probation terms. Social probation forbids organizations from serving alcohol or holding parties in a house's common space. If found guilty, up to 12 Greek organizations may be placed on probation this term.

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'05s launch chapter of UNICEF

By Licyau Wong | January 30, 2004

The organizers of Dartmouth's new chapter of the United Nations Children's Fund want to make their peers aware of the range of problems facing children around the world -- and to enlist them in helping these children get adequate medical care, food and other basic necessities. The group, which held its first meeting this past Wednesday, is the brainchild of Sheila Chithran '05, who began researching the possibility of starting a chapter last fall. "I thought that what was lacking [from Dartmouth] was something with a more global view.

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Hot topic: frequency of alcohol abuse

By Mark Henle | January 29, 2004

While an oversized keg unofficially roots for Dartmouth's athletic teams, the College administration is distributing "social norms" table-tents that claim, "89 percent of Dartmouth students don't think alcohol is a very important part of their social life." There is clearly a disconnect between the perceptions of students and administrators about what role alcohol should play on Dartmouth's campus. The frequency of alcohol abuse at Dartmouth remains the subject of intense debate.

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Trinitas grants $1 mil. rabbi endowment

By Megan Spillane | January 29, 2004

A $1 million gift to the College has ensured a permanent rabbinical position at Dartmouth, administration officials recently announced. College Rabbi Edward Boraz will serve as the first Steinberg rabbi of Dartmouth, an endowed position established by the Trinitas Foundation in honor of Michael Steinberg '61. Steinberg was a partner at Goodwin Procter, LLP and the leader of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore of Long Island.

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After primary, students take rest

By Jenn Buck | January 29, 2004

In the aftermath of Tuesday's New Hampshire presidential primary, many student campaigners are breathing a sigh of relief as the excitement winds down. "It's nice not to be standing out on random sidewalks freezing our toes off anymore," Amanda Dobbins '06 said.

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KERRY BESTS DEAN IN N.H. PRIMARY

By Colin Barry | January 28, 2004

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry won New Hampshire's Democratic primary in a landslide Tuesday, capturing 39 percent of the vote and besting runner-up Howard Dean by 13 percentage points.

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Supporters flood polls to campaign

By Jenn Buck | January 28, 2004

Hanover High School was abuzz today for 12 long hours as campaign workers made last-minute efforts to sway voters heading into the polls. Dartmouth students formed a visible presence among both campaigners and voters.

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Friends mourn loss of 'brilliant' senior

By Colin Barry | January 28, 2004

Brendan Gilligan '04, described by his friends as an intense, brilliant and eager individual, recently committed suicide by jumping off a bridge near his home in California. Gilligan transferred to Dartmouth as a sophomore after spending his freshman year at Claremont-McKenna College.

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Jordanian prince advocates democracy for Muslim countries

By Liz Yepsen | January 27, 2004

Democracy is possible in the Muslim world, a member of Jordan's royal family told an audience of students and community members Monday afternoon. Jordan's Prince El Hassan bin Talal said communication and "a new humanitarian order" were necessary for establishing democracy in his speech, "Can Democracy Take Root in the Muslim World?" Hassan said that many aspects of democracy are compatible with Muslim beliefs, including the equality of all human beings. "Muslims are called by the Koran to observe the variety of God's creation as a sign of God's creativity," Hassan said. One obstacle in the path to democracy is communication.

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