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ORL to build new housing

By Jennifer Thomas | July 25, 2001

In order to help accommodate the approximately 140 students still on the waiting list for Fall term housing, the Office of Residential Life is planning to construct temporary "small houses" in various locations around campus, according to Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman. Last night the Hanover Planning Board approved the construction and assembly of up to six modular two-story houses, which could hold up to 15 students each, according to Director of Facilities Planning Reed Bergwall. If the Hanover Zoning Board approves the plans at their meeting tomorrow, and the rest of the necessary permits are obtained, the project can continue. The houses will consist of four factory-built pieces constructed by a company in Clairmont, New Hampshire, and a local company named Energy Shield will assemble them on campus, Bergwall reported. Although the units have yet to be built, "[they] will be delivered and installed starting between August 15th and the beginning of school," Bergwall added. The houses will only be used for the next five to 10 years according to Redman. "These are not 90-year sort of residence halls," Redman said.

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Barnhardt, Carney address SA

By Rachel Osterman | July 25, 2001

The College plans to finalize its house monitoring policy in the next few days and the policy will likely go into effect next week, administrators from the Office of Residential Life said last night. The remarks from Assistant Deans of Residential Life Cassie Barnhardt and Deborah Carney came at an open Student Assembly meeting.

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Venegas '03 follows and leads DREAM

By Tracy Landers | July 25, 2001

Hailing from the warm and sunny southern California suburbs, Tatyana Venegas '03 may appear as a burst of sunshine in and of herself. From running the flourishing DREAM (Directing through Recreation, Education, and Mentoring) program to dashing off Russian essays and serving as house manager of Sigma Delta sorority, Venegas' days are a flurry of energetic activity. Always a DREAMer Taking an afternoon break from her normally hectic schedule, Venegas sat down and excitedly explained one of her largest passions at Dartmouth -- the DREAM program. As the summer co-chair, Venegas coordinates the Friday afternoon craziness of rounding up 40 or so kids from White River Junction's Templeton Housing Development and bringing them to Dartmouth for several hours of individual and group mentoring. Through DREAM each child is partnered up with a Dartmouth mentor.

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Prof. tells Asian side of WWII

By Will Meland | July 25, 2001

Professor of History Vern Takeshita described the untold bravery and loyalty of Asian Americans who fought for the United States in World War II in a presentation to a group of Dartmouth students, faculty and locals last night in Rockefeller Center. Takeshita said his lecture, entitled "Hidden But Not Forgotten: East Asian American Soldiers During WWII," was spurred by the recent release of "Pearl Harbor," a movie panned by many critics for its lack of character depth and diversity. All of the main characters in the movie are Caucasian except one -- an African American cook played by Cuba Gooding, Jr. Takeshita emphasized that Asian Americans, too, made valuable contributions to America's war effort as decorated soldiers, officers, spies, translators and others -- contributions that have been slighted by historians and mainstream storytelling about the war. While historical accuracy may not have been Walt Disney Pictures' top priority in the making of "Pearl Harbor," Takeshita said that a more balanced depiction of the war would have been more inclusive of the many ethnic groups in America. "World War II, because it's a popular war, has not been subject to that kind of scrutiny," he said. In fact, a number of U.S.

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Tubestock occurs without permit

By Tracy Landers | July 23, 2001

Despite the lack of a permit from the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, roughly 600 Dartmouth students congregated on the Connecticut River this Saturday for Tubestock. A mass of rafts, inner-tubes, swimmers and spectators stayed along the Vermont side of the river about a quarter-mile upstream from the Ledyard Bridge for more than five hours. According to New Hampshire Marine Patrol Sergeant Ouellette, six police boats and 12 officers patrolled the river during the entire event. The main objective of the Marine Patrol was to keep the rafts and swimmers contained as close to shore as possible, in order to keep the river clear for other crafts and to reduce the risk of drowning, Ouellette said. "If we had allowed the rafts to come out further and further the river would have been completely blocked," Ouellette commented. Ouellette said he thought Tubestock was not a safe event this year and did not know if a permit would be granted for future Tubestocks. "Alcohol and people in the water without life-jackets -- those are the ingredients for a fatality," Ouellette concluded. Two Vermont State Police officers, dressed as civilians, were also present at Tubestock.

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GLC proposes new S&S policy

By Jennifer Thomas | July 23, 2001

In a document submitted to the Office of Residential Life last Friday, the Greek Leaders Council officially proposed that the recently-mandated Safety and Security walk-throughs be conducted only twice per week and within a scheduled six-hour time window. Additionally, the GLC suggested that walk-throughs not occur on Wednesday evenings after 9:30 p.m., and that College officers be escorted through the physical plant by a resident. According to President of Chi Heorot fraternity John Campbell '03, although the GLC is "very hopeful" that the proposal will be accepted, its members are cognizant that "there are going to be future proposals and negotiations down the road." Neither Deans of Residential Life Cassie Barnhardt nor Deborah Carney could be reached for comment. At present, the policy implementation remains in limbo.

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Diversity report repeats history

By Rachel Osterman | July 23, 2001

College history was both made and repeated with last week's release of the Committee on Institutional Diversity and Equity report. On the one hand, the Student Life Initiative committee charged with addressing diversity secured what seems to be an unprecedented level of institutional commitment and funds. College President James Wright ratified the CIDE's major recommendations, including a pledge to revamp Dartmouth's mission statement, establish an administrative council on diversity and create a senior-level post to coordinate diversity plans, shortly after receiving the proposal. On the other hand, it was only eight years ago that another Trustee-sponsored diversity committee report, called "Managing Diversity," came out with what seemed at the time to be a sweeping list of recommendations to help enhance multi-culturalism at Dartmouth, most notably through the hiring of a full-time administrator to coordinate issues of diversity and community. Immediately following the release of that report, then College President James Freedman made what was seen as a bold move by naming the director of the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office to work part-time as "a coordinator and a catalyst of initiatives in a myriad of areas." Soon after, that position was eliminated due to a lack of financial resources. The CIDE underscores the simultaneous uncertainty of College diversity reports and the Wright administration's commitment, in both words and deeds, to embrace and improve diversity. This diversity report differs from past ones -- which date back to 1968 -- in Wright's move to adopt the major suggestions of the CIDE immediately. Unlike the 1993 report, this time the diversity coordinating position was made full-time and permanent, and a significant amount of funds are available to making diversity an institutional priority. At the same time, the CIDE is surrounded by the same cloud of doubt that has enveloped past diversity efforts.

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Baker construction yields archaeological dig

By Michael Krauthamer | July 19, 2001

As construction crews repaired Baker Library's foundation last term, a more complete picture of 19th century Hanover life emerged amidst the rubble. In a small-scale archaeological dig that yielded more than 100 artifacts, anthropology professors Deborah Nichols and Paul Goldstein worked to complement the written record of Hanover's past with such items as ceramic shards and bone fragments. "We have the writings of Hanoverians during the eighteen hundreds," Goldstein said, but "these are generally [written by] well-to-do white people [and] are biased towards what the historian wants to convey." The new artifacts, he said, have helped paint a more representative picture of the area's history. Already the excavation team, which also includes research assistants, has deducted that the unearthed artifacts were from a trash pit in the backyard of a residence. Yet it remains unclear if the residents of this house used the pit as a rubbish disposal area, or if these items accumulated in that location for some other reason.

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Theft eyed in Zantop homicides

By The Dartmouth Staff | July 19, 2001

Six months after the murders of Dartmouth professors Half and Susanne Zantop, the Associated Press is reporting that prosecutors are leaning toward burglary gone awry as a motive. The AP quoted an anonymous law enforcement official as saying, "It's the most rational explanation I've heard.

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Tubestock's future is uncertain

By Tracy Landers | July 19, 2001

The 15th annual Tubestock planned for this Saturday is in danger of being broken up by officers of the New Hampshire Marine Patrol if an event permit is not obtained. In the past, Chi Heorot fraternity alumus Richard Akerboom '80 has obtained the permit weeks in advance of the event, Marine Patrol Lieutenant Tim Dunleavy said. Until contacted by The Dartmouth yesterday, the marine patrol was unaware that Tubestock was taking place this weekend.

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As SEAD draws to a close, participants reflect

By Kathleen McDermott | July 19, 2001

Mary Ignacio, a sophomore at Enfield's Mascoma High School, was sitting in class one morning when an intercom announcement directed her and her fellow classmates to a special presentation. In excited voices, the school's administrators explained a new summer program -- Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) -- that Mascoma students were invited to apply for. Ignacio discussed the program with her parents, requested the two weeks off from her summer job and on July 8 arrived on the Hanover campus. The SEAD program -- co-sponsored by the Tucker Foundation and the education department -- has brought thirty students from Mascoma High School, South Boston's Dorchester High School and various schools in Philadelphia to Dartmouth for what organizers hope has been educationally enriching experience.

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House of Reps to strike oil bill

By Alice Gomstyn | July 19, 2001

In a move sure to incite ire in environmentalists across the nation, the House Resources Committee voted Tuesday to strike down a Democratic amendment banning oil drilling in the Arctic wildlife refuge. By defeating the amendment, the committee effectively endorsed the drilling plan that President Bush has advocated since his election campaign.

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Summer brings job openings

By Devin Foxall | July 17, 2001

A growing number of job opportunities during the summer at Dartmouth has allowed students to be more selective, but has also made it harder for some employers to find enough help. "We have an ever expanding job base.

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Summer organic farm popular

By Kathleen McDermott | July 17, 2001

Three miles down Lyme Road, just north of campus, broccoli and lettuce are slowly poking their leafy tops out of the earth to be greeted with loving care and a chemical-free environment. A few rows down, the cherry tomatoes, squash and carrots are patiently waiting their turn.

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28 colleges alter fin. aid packages

By Shevani Jaisingh | July 17, 2001

The presidents of 28 top colleges and universities, including four of the eight Ivies, have endorsed a set of guiding principles for the fair determination of financial aid eligibility focusing on financial need rather than merit. Notably missing from this group are Dartmouth, Harvard and Princeton.

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WCI calls for diversity

By Ithan Peltan | July 17, 2001

Revisions to Dartmouth's mission statement and the establishment of a "Council on Diversity" are among recommendations made in the final report of the Committee on Institutional Diversity and Equity that College President James Wright accepted for immediate implementation. The most recent step in the implementation of the Student Life Initiative, the Committee's report calls for expanding the current institutional focus on diversity from attracting diverse faculty, students and staff to Dartmouth to include making the actual campus experience more pluralistic. "For too long we've focused on ways of recruiting" minority students, faculty and staff, Wright said.

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