Tuesday, February 07, 2006

United Way shatters campaign targets

The Dartmouth United Way campaign surpassed its fundraising goal of $250,000 by almost $5,000, weeks before the campaign closes on Feb. 14. More »

First-years lack sexual assault resources

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series examining sexual abuse toward women at Dartmouth. More »

Repatriated Tulane students enjoy mild clime

By Katie Silberman, The Dartmouth Staff

After spending nearly three cold months in upper New England, Tulane University freshman and Texas native Ollie Kiel, arrived in sunny New Orleans this January to start his first semester there. More »

College’s parking program earns nat’l accolade

By Zach Swiss, The Dartmouth Staff

Three years ago, Dartmouth introduced a parking buy-out plan for employees who commute, aiming to alleviate traffic and reduce pollution. This January, the Environmental Protection Agency listed the College on its most recent list of the 1,500 Best Workplaces for Commuters, which also recognized 65 schools that promote environmentally effective commuting. More »

Students debate importance of sexuality in admissions

Dartmouth and Hanover High students gathered in the Cutter-Shabazz lounge Monday night to debate whether prospective Dartmouth students should have the opportunity to check a box specifying sexual orientation on admissions applications. Student opinions differed on this issue based on whether they viewed sexual orientation as a defining characteristic. More »