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October 10, 2026
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In economic lift, some hope for '04s

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It's easy for Dartmouth students, sheltered in their cozy little community, to feel unaffected by the world outside Hanover. But the times, they are a-changin'. The U.S.


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Resolution defends field-rushing

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The Student Assembly presented a resolution against the administration's "Field-Rush Policy" and listened to speakers on many topics from the Patriot Act to incidents of sexual assault at last night's weekly meeting. The resolution, which passed unanimously, sets up a committee to discuss the College's regulations against students "rushing" the football field during the Homecoming game. "Let it be resolved that the Student Assembly calls upon the administration to rescind its policy prohibiting students from peaceably traversing the field during halftime of the Homecoming football game," the resolution reads. The reason for the resolution came from the Student Athletics Reinvigoration Initiative.




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Address takes on 'ethnic clumping'

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You might sense it at a dining hall table, in a club's membership, or in the group of friends gathered on the other side of the Green. "Ethnic clumping," the tendency to group persons with shared characteristics in fixed categories, was the subject of a keynote address given by psychology professor Jennifer Richeson at yesterday's Pan Asian Council community dinner. The address, entitled "Why should I say 'Hi' to you?" tackled these issues from the perspectives of both the "perceivers" and the "participants." An audience of approximately 150 students came out to listen. Richeson spoke about the inaccuracy of generalizations, saying that there are basic categories such as age, sex and race which are often "activated automatically." According to Richeson, people can't help this behavior, because they usually categorize others at first glance.


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Breaking down the Dean buzz

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One of the biggest stories thus far in the race for the Democratic nomination for president has been the surprise success of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Dean, who will visit the College on Thursday, entered the race as a virtual unknown but has since emerged as the front-runner, outpacing the other seven major candidates in terms of fundraising and popularity, notably in New Hampshire. While a recent Harvard University Institute of Politics poll found widespread student support for President Bush, Dean has also appealed to many college-age voters, including those at Dartmouth. Dean By The Numbers Thirty percent of all respondents to an Oct.





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First Euro night held on Friday

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European Culture Night brought folk music and diverse food to a lively crowd at Collis Commonground last Friday. The two-hour-long show included Eastern European folklore rhythms, Turkish belly-dancing and a Spanish Sevillana dance. Although the program focused mainly on traditional dances and songs, modern European culture was also represented.



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For most Dems., gun control a federal issue

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Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles that will examine the presidential candidates' stances on various hot-button issues. The debate over gun control looks to be a pivotal issue in the upcoming Democratic primaries, held in many notoriously gun-friendly states including New Hampshire and Iowa. With the exception of former Vermont Gov.


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Phi Delt to host its first recognized party since 2000

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Phi Delta Alpha will face a test of whether or not it can function as a full fraternity this Saturday when it will host its first registered open party since the house was derecognized over three years ago. "The house is really excited to throw a party, and it should be the first of many if it goes smoothly," Social Chair Tyler Lavin '05 said.


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Police apprehend robbery suspects

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A multi-agency police investigation culminated in the arrest of three suspects yesterday in connection with a string of armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers in the Upper Valley last month. Angela Bakaitis, 19, from West Lebanon, and Steven Kitchen, 18, from Springfield, Mass., were apprehended in Croyden, N.H.


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Virus strikes campus computer network

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A virus is plaguing the Dartmouth campus, but this time it's not pink eye. In this case, it's a computer virus called the Welchia worm, which has infected 2000 computers -- nearly half of all student computers on campus -- and is drastically slowing down the campus network. In response, Director of Computing Larry Levine sent out a campus-wide BlitzMail yesterday instructing students of the steps necessary to diagnose and, if necessary, treat their computers for the virus.




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Council examines Berry space

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The Council on Libraries met Wednesday to discuss several issues concerning both the design of physical spaces within Baker Berry and the digital course reserves. The Council, which is comprised of members of the administration, faculty and the student body, looks into many of the long term issues confronting the library and is largely responsible for the direction that the entire library system takes.


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Prof.: Migrants face abuses in Canada

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Filipina migrant workers in Canada do not enjoy many of the rights afforded to the general population, Geraldine Pratt said in a lecture yesterday. Pratt, a professor at the University of British Columbia, co-authored a book entitled "Gender, Work and Space", part of which addresses the topic of migrant workers. There are "grave human rights violations perpetuated by the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration against...migrant Filipinas," Pratt said, quoting a press release by the Philippine Women Center. Pratt focused on the Canadian government's Live-in Caregiver Program. "They certainly do not get paid fairly.