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Early applications rise by 8 percent

By Zachary Goldstein | November 19, 2002

Dartmouth's early decision applications rose 8 percent this year, according to Dean of Admissions Karl Furstenberg, who noted that the 1,210 early applications for the Class of 2007 is the highest number in five years. Early applications increased around the Ivy League, with Dartmouth seeing the smallest percent increase of the five Ancient Eight schools that have released application statistics so far. "We are quite happy with our early decision turnout, particularly since our largest increase came from female applications," Furstenberg said.

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Recruiting roads take many turns

By Richard Lazarus | November 18, 2002

Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series profiling seniors as they work through the corporate recruiting process. The past month has been a roller coaster ride for Dartmouth seniors seeking jobs through corporate recruiting. First was the stressful process of submitting resumes and cover letters through Career Services to potential employers.

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Contest SPARCs energy savings

By Lauren Ruth | November 18, 2002

Freshmen responded with the most enthusiasm to the Save Power and Reduce Costs contest, which pitted residence halls against each other in a contest to save the most energy in October.

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Budget woes are widespread

By Alison Schmauch | November 18, 2002

Like Dartmouth, other colleges across the nation have announced decisions to either cut budgets or freeze spending, although the severity of these cuts varies greatly according to each school's individual situation. Cornell University recently announced that it will lay off 20 employees in its College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, according to Henrik Dullea, Cornell's vice president for university relations. Cornell has also announced plans to close down an expansion center on Long Island for its School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Dullea said. Whenever possible, the laid-off employees would be assigned to other jobs within Cornell, he said. Mark Nichols, director of the news service at Brown, painted a brighter picture of his school's budgetary situation. While Brown has not yet made final decisions about its budget for the next fiscal year, Brown President Ruth Simmons recently announced during a faculty meeting that there would be no layoffs, according to Nichols. Although Brown is not currently planning to lay off employees, Nichols did indicate that Brown's budget has been affected by the downturn in the national economy. The implementation of Brown's Initiative for Academic Enrichment, a broad program that involves improving academic departments and facilities, will be delayed, Nichols said. Brown is, however, sticking to its plan to adopt a need-blind admissions policy next fall, he said.

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No set standard for course citations

By Karla Kingsley | November 15, 2002

While they may be bright spots on student transcripts, Dartmouth's academic citations do not provide a standard indication regarding performance because professors use varying criteria for giving citations or sometimes give no citations at all. According to Dartmouth's "Organizations, Regulations, and Courses" manual, citations are awarded to undergraduates based on "their unusual talents, dependability, initiative, resourcefulness, or other meritorious characteristics that are not indicated adequately by academic grades." However, each professor interprets this vague description in a way that fits the particular class.

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540 sign petition against closing Sherman Library

By Alison Schmauch | November 15, 2002

Over 540 students are asking Dartmouth's administration not to merge Sherman Art Library with the larger Baker/Berry system in a petition that will be presented to College President James Wright and Provost Barry Scherr today. Seniors Joe Ackley and Ariel Rubin said they initiated the petition out of concern that combining Sherman with Baker/Berry will significantly lessen the quality of art history students' education. Students' reasons for signing the petition ranged from concern for employees who would lose their jobs to perceived damage to the reputation of the College. College Librarian Richard Lucier defended the decision to merge Sherman with Berry in discussions last month on the basis that eliminating some of the smaller libraries would allow Dartmouth's libraries to save money without compromising the quality of their collections. Administrators have noted the inevitability of such cuts given the difficulties of Dartmouth's financial situation.

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Muslim students observe Ramadan

By Elizabeth Gibson | November 15, 2002

As dawn breaks in Hanover, most Dartmouth students are still sleeping. But some campus Muslims are already awake to eat a meal before a day-long fast and pray, all in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan, a month of spiritual contemplation marked by reflection on one's relationship with God -- Allah in Arabic -- and fasting during daylight hours, began Nov.

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ORL considers eco-friendly residence halls

By Kay Fukunaga | November 14, 2002

In the near future, Dartmouth students may move into new "eco-friendly" residence halls with features such as radiant floor heating or spiral-water reheating systems, College administrators report. The new dorms, to be situated on the north side of Maynard Street across from Moore Hall, are still in the design and development phase, but they are the latest initiative through which the College will seek to become "greener." The water-reheating system will operate under a spiraling system through which hot water that passes out of the shower stall through the drain will be used to preheat the cold water that is about to enter the faucet. "We are also thinking of using a radiant floor system so even without a heating system, the floor will feel warm," said Woody Eckels, director of operations for the Office of Residential Life. Besides the new floor heating and water-reheating systems, the College will also strive to utilize recycled materials in the construction of the dorms, as well as materials that can be acquired in Hanover and surrounding areas, Eckels said. The College also intends to buy concrete with waste product from incinerators mixed in and use its own wood to construct dorm-room furnishings such as dressers, desks and chairs. Additionally, the new dorms will be equipped with front-loading washing machines, which utilize less water than their top-loading counterparts. In Hanover, where sewer bills are dependent on the amount of water that is used, front-loading washing machines will equate to lower costs, Eckels said. "I was excited to learn that the washing and drying machines are of the highest energy efficiency -- including stacked dryers on front loading washers, for minimal water and energy usage," campus environmental activist Susan DuBois '05 said. While some students echoed DuBois' enthusiasm with regard to the new steps the College will be taking, others said that there is still work to be done. "There is no question as to whether the College can do more.

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Panel examines gay Greek issues

By Mark Herman | November 14, 2002

A large and enthusiastic crowd engaged in an informal discussion last night on the meaning of being both gay and Greek at Dartmouth. Organized by John Ashworth '03 and Sara Baron '03 as a project for Professor Michael Bronski's class on gay and lesbian studies, students listened to the experiences of four gay Dartmouth seniors within the Greek system and then discussed their own perspectives for almost two hours. Ashworth, the openly-gay president of Sigma Nu fraternity, said that being gay has not affected his relationships with fellow members.

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Students clamor for tour guide jobs

By Zachary Goldstein | November 14, 2002

What has two legs, walks backwards and relies on others to keep from ramming into poles? It's a campus tour guide, and the job is more difficult than it seems. "I didn't realize that flip-flops don't stay on naturally when walking backwards.

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Brison talks on assault, recovery

By Kristin Szostek | November 13, 2002

Philosophy Professor Susan Brison discussed her experience as the victim of a brutal rape at a presentation yesterday of her recently published book, "Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of a Self." While Brison dedicated much of the discussion to her own experience and recovery, she also addressed the larger issues of victims' rights and what she called the social "phenomenon" of misogyny. Brison was attacked while walking alone through a country field near Grenoble, France.

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Genetically modified foods stir discussion

By Elizabeth Gibson | November 13, 2002

The regulation of genetically modified organisms and the introduction of GMOs into developing countries were among the topics discussed at a round-table event last night that brought students together with professors involved in the issue. Regulation of GMOs in the United States is "relatively loose," said environmental studies Professor Konrad von Moltke, who suggested that there should be more government regulation given the frequency with which toxic substances are introduced into food products. But he also said that certain precautionary measures in regulating development of toxic substances are "fundamentally unscientific." Von Moltke offered as an example the Delaney Amendment, which requires banning any food found to cause cancer in even a single species.

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Panel criticizes campus gender relations, Greeks

By Tim Mosso | November 13, 2002

Gender sensitivity and the flaws of Dartmouth's Greek system were the dominant themes during a discussion panel yesterday in the Top of the Hop. A predominantly female crowd packed the second floor of the Hopkins Center to hear what was billed as a forum for "topics that aren't talked about on a daily basis but should be." The panelists and audience complained that the social life of Dartmouth students is dominated by fraternity parties, drinking and situations that put women in uncomfortable positions. The six student panelists, all seniors, offered their opinions on statements ranging from "Men on campus say they would never send their daughters to Dartmouth" to "What forms does sexual harassment take on campus and have you ever encountered it?" Sexual abuse and gender discrimination were the primary subjects of discussion.

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SA questions ORL door lock policies

By Kaitlin Bell | November 13, 2002

For over 45 minutes, members of the Student Assembly barraged Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman with questions and criticisms of the dormitory door lock system at last night's Assembly meeting. The discussion focused on leave-term students being denied access to dormitories, with several Assembly members openly attacking Redman's justifications for not permitting access to all students, enrolled or not. Activating the cards of students on leave could pose a security risk, Redman said, since students on leave have little motivation to report lost or stolen cards.

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College to expand day care space

By Elise Dunphe | November 13, 2002

A shortage of openings and a long waitlist at the Dartmouth College Child Care Center prompted the Board of Trustees to grant funds for the expansion of the center during their meeting last weekend. About 135 children aged six weeks to six years are waiting for a spot at the College's child care facility, reflecting a shortage of spaces at day care facilities throughout the Upper Valley. Dartmouth's facility is licensed to care for 63 children, with full time care is offered for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children and after school care for those in kindergarten, said Jeff Robbins, director of the Child Care Center. The expansion will create 23 new spaces, 21 of which will be reserved for children under the age of three. According to Robbins, the waitlist currently contains the names of mostly infants and toddlers -- but not all parents are seeking immediate care for the child. Space is so tight that some parents sign up for spots even before their children are born, Robbins said.

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