The Dartmouth

By Molly Malone | March 2, 2005

In the midst of recent arguments at Dartmouth over drinking rights and the origin of intelligent life lies a disturbing and critical issue that is, for the most part, ignored by the undergraduate body -- the widening gaps between socioeconomic classes in America, as seen in the Upper Valley. Class issues between Dartmouth and the Upper Valley have bothered me since my arrival in Hanover three years ago, but after reading last Friday's issue of the Dartmouth Mirror, I felt now was an appropriate time to point out the problem to my fellow students.

Sports

Dartmouth grad competes against international kayaking elite

By Molly Malone | January 27, 2005

Kristen Podolak '01 is currently representing the United States at the World Freestyle Kayak Championships in Penrith, Australia. During the competition, the world's best kayakers attempt to perform the biggest, most impressive, and most consistent tricks in their boats on a hydraulic at a whitewater park. Freestyle differs from the Olympic slalom event in that boats are much shorter and the focus is placed on the kayaker's ability to master skills like 360-degree "cartwheels" and moves that launch body and boat into the air with a clean landing. Podolak first learned to kayak on her freshman DOC Trip in 1997.

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Dartmouth grad competes against international kayaking elite

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