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New hazing policy due by term's end

By Julia Levy | October 26, 2000

With students generally unwilling to come forward with stories about hazing and with administrators very much in the dark about what actually goes on in the basements of Greek houses, the College hazing committee faces a difficult task to create a more effective policy. This is the first in a two part series of stories that will look at some of the activities and perceptions of group initiations that the hazing committee may examine when developing a new policy. By the end of Fall term, the College's hazing committee will release a "more detailed, more stringent policy" to regulate hazing, according to committee chair and Associate Dean of the College Dan Nelson. According to Associate Director of Athletics Jo-Ann Nester, who is the athletic department's representative on the hazing committee, "We want to identify a broad-based definition so that we can identify and eliminate hazing." "When a student wears a pledge sign, is that hazing?" Nestor asked.

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Al-Nur, Hillel hold Mid-East vigil

By Julia Levy | October 26, 2000

Although Muslim and Jewish students took a stand for peace last night on the Green, even at Dartmouth that peace rests on rocky footing over an issue that has tensions running high on an international level. While the Hillel and Al-Nur leaders promoted Middle East peace in their joint candlelight vigil on the Green, pro-Palestinian pamphlets circulated through the crowd and others acknowledged the peace the two parties envision is probably not the same one. Hillel President Jason Spitalnick '02 acknowledged that not all of the individual members of Hillel agree with all of the individual members of Al-Nur. However, he said even if students disagree on nine out of 10 issues, "If we can find some commonality on the 10th, we should be taking advantage of that common ground." A crowd of about 100 students and community members gathered outside Rollins Chapel yesterday evening where leaders passed out candles. Following a brief talk by Spitalnick, the group walked along the Green and to its center, where Spitalnick read a short prayer to the large circle that surrounded him, followed by a similarly short prayer by Al-Nur President Yousuf Haque '02. Al-Nur and Hillel, the Muslim and Jewish students associations each selected their prayers -- which were in English -- beforehand, and passed them by the other side for approval.

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Novack Café draws crowds for opening

By Richard Lazarus | October 26, 2000

The Novack Caf opened yesterday in Berry Library, drawing a large crowd desperate for a snack bar in a convenient location. Students flooded the caf this morning, and several studied in the caf area long after it closed for the afternoon. The caf features sandwiches and soup made in Thayer Dining Hall and snack foods such as cookies and chips.

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New Yorkers root for the home team

By Charles Gardner | October 25, 2000

Whether you consider yourself a devoted Yankees fan, a die-hard Mets fan or barely recognize who these teams are, this year's subway World Series -- the first in 44 years -- has been difficult to ignore. For the first time since 1956, when the Yankees defeated the then-Brooklyn Dodgers four games to three to take the title, the World Series features two New York teams: the two-time defending world champion Yankees, and the Mets, who are making their first World Series appearance since their win over the Red Sox in 1986.

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Panel discusses religion, political mix

By Reena Dutta | October 25, 2000

Professors, students and other members of the Dartmouth community gathered at the Rockefeller Center last night for a panel discussion aimed at answering the question, "Does religion have a role in U.S.

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European Inst. hosts first event

By Ritika Nandkeolyar | October 25, 2000

Dartmouth's new Institute for European Studies celebrates its inauguration with a two-conference series that asks "Is a European Culture Possible?" beginning today. This afternoon's program begins with an introductory address by institute Director and French professor Lawrence Kritzman at 3:30 p.m. Lectures planned for the day include a presentation on the "Dark Side of European Culture" by Harvard European Center Director and History Professor Charles Maier and "Western Feminist Political Theory in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union: Conflicts and Contrasts," by City University of New York Philosophy Professor Nanette Funk. The second session on the European culture will take place November 15. "When people think of Europe, they think of literature and history," Kritzman said.

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Student bonfire opinions are mixed

By Ithan Peltan | October 25, 2000

Student reactions to the possibility that Homecoming 2000 will see the end of the more than 120-year-old bonfire tradition range from skepticism to understanding to distress. Over the weekend, Dartmouth undergraduates received a letter in their Hinman Boxes indicating that future Homecoming bonfires may be in danger if students behave unsafely Friday night. "If risky, unsafe or irresponsible actions like those that have occurred in a few past incidents continue, the Class of 2005 and all future Dartmouth first-years may never be able to feel the glow of our smoldering bonfire," the letter warned. Although the letter was signed only by students -- Student Assembly President Jorge Miranda '01, Green Key President Jen Tutak '02, Coed Fraternity Sorority Council President Eric Etu '01 and all four class presidents -- all the students who spoke with the Dartmouth referred to College administrators as the originators of the letter. Many students reacted doubtfully to the suggestion that the bonfire will be abolished, however.

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Jerusalem LSA not threatened

By Tara Kyle | October 24, 2000

Despite the intense violence in the Middle East throughout the last month, Dartmouth is still on track to send its first group of students to study in Jerusalem on the newly created Language Study Abroad plus in the summer of 2001. The new program, which was formally approved several weeks ago, will take a group of Hebrew and Arabic language students to Hebrew University.

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Hovey Grill reopens -- with murals covered

By N.F.S. Knight | October 24, 2000

After years of use as storage space due to the controversial -- but covered -- murals that adorn its walls, the Hovey Grill has been renovated and reopened for student use as a game room. The decision to equip the old grill, located in the basement of Thayer Hall, with comfortable furniture, a stereo, a dartboard and other gaming equipment like pool, foosball and ping pong tables came as a result of the Student Life Initiative's push for more student recreational spaces. "The reopening is one in a collection of things we did to increase the social options available to students," Associate Director of Student Activities Linda Kennedy said, noting that conversion costs were minimal. Painted in the 1930s by Walter Humphrey '14, the murals that "decorate" the walls of what is now the Hovey game room were first fitted with removable panels in 1983 because of protests against their content. Based on words to the song "Eleazer Wheelock" composed by Richard Hovey 1888, the murals depict Wheelock among inebriated and unclothed Native Americans, including a naked woman trying to read a book upside down. After nearly two decades of controversy, however, many groups have tried to develop plans for the room's use in recent years, which had earlier served as a dining hall and night club. In 1993, the Hood Art Museum took proprietorship of the room and its murals with the intention of creating an art gallery in the grill.

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DDS, restaurants face worker shortage

By Liz Gannes | October 24, 2000

The Dartmouth Dining Services student workforce has halved this term -- from its norm of 200 to 225 student employees to 100 -- causing increased pressure on full-time employees and reductions in services, according to DDS Director Tucker Rossiter.

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Oil prices won't affect campus heat, just cost

By Andy Albeck | October 24, 2000

With winter quickly approaching, and with heating oil prices continuing to climb over the Northeast, concerns are rising as to how students will be affected in the coming months. "Fundamentally, people on campus won't be affected greatly," John Gratiot, acting director of Facilities Operations and Management, said. "Everything will continue to function in basically the same way.

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Students avoid Poison Ivy club

By Richard Lazarus | October 23, 2000

While Poison Ivy, advertised as "Dartmouth's premier night club," has been open since Oct. 6, many students interviewed by The Dartmouth still have not visited the club and do not know much about it. Those organizations and students that have used the space, however, have generally been satisfied with it. While some students said they had heard of Poison Ivy and a few had been to one of the three events the night club has hosted, others were unfamiliar with the programming option, according to interviews conducted by The Dartmouth last week. The initiators of the project -- which cost $16,000 just for sound, lights, and dance floor according to Joe Cassidy, the director of Collis -- are not overly concerned about the lack of student understanding about the club so early on. The space features an extensive sound system, portable floor and intelligent lighting system, which can either react to music or be programmed, according to the man largely responsible for installing the system, Timothy Duggan, manager of night operations in Collis. While the club is not open regularly, it is now a option for student organizations looking for a site to hold a party. Duggan said although the floor is now fully functional, it is still being fine tuned and, as of last week, had yet to be used by over 100 people. Director of Student Activities Linda Kennedy said that the system has not yet been fully exploited. "What's been done in there so far is like using your iMac for BlitzMail and saying you know how to use your computer," Kennedy said. Kennedy said use of Poison Ivy will increase once more students know they can use the space to easily put together student organizations' parties. Those who have used the space said they were satisfied with it. Lisa Torrey '03, treasurer of Swing Kids, said the group held its regular Friday Night Swing in Poison Ivy on Oct.

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N.H. governor Shaheen leads tight election race

By Nick Lambrecht | October 23, 2000

As the election in November nears, New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates Jeanne Shaheen and Gordon Humphreys continue to spar over the issues of a state income tax and educational funding. Since the last election for governor in the state, the possibility of a need for new state taxes to support local schools has become increasingly likely. While neither candidate is in favor of imposing a state income tax, the Democratic incumbent Shaheen created a state commission to explore the idea.

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Second website in 3 months receives praise

By Ithan Peltan | October 23, 2000

For the second time in just a few months, the Dartmouth webpage has undergone a major renovation introducing new features and a new look to the school's face on the Internet. Some of the most noticeable features of the site launched last Wednesday include the return of the large feature photo, a new page of links devoted to students and -- in a departure from past page designs -- a gray-green background. Many innovations introduced in the website's July revision -- which, when it happened, was the first in more than three years -- were kept as part of the newest design, including the "Happenings," "Events" and "Web Spotlight" aspects. "We spent a lot of time trying to think about what students would want on this page," site designer Sarah Horton said.

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Residents praise McCulloch hall

By Jen Tutak | October 23, 2000

This fall, the new $8 million McCulloch Hall dormitory opened fully equipped with an elevator, numerous study lounges, two gas fireplaces, a large outdoor porch, bed frames equipped with raisers, a large-screen TV and a "smart" classroom -- and not surprisingly, the residents are quite content. The students living there are also very pleased with the unconventional floor plans and bathroom layout, which they say have succeeded in making McCulloch one of the most social dorms on campus. "I've heard that East Wheelock kind of has the stigma of being anti-social, but I've found that our hall is very friendly," said Nicole Kelleher '04.

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