Senator Barack Obama, the 2008 Democratic presidential nominee returned to New Hampshire Thursday, in a final effort to persuade swing-state voters before the Nov. 4 election. At a campaign stop at an apple farm in Londonderry, Obama blamed the recent economic crisis on failed Republican policies. Thousands of supporters attended the event. More »
Although representatives from Dartmouth's Panhellenic Council said that the new Select and Rank sorority rush system increased the number of women receiving bids -- likely referring to the 22 more bids extended this year -- only 75.6 percent of rush participants received a bid this fall, compared to the 82.5 percent who received bids last year. Additionally, some participants accused Panhell of unfair practices. More »
The 2008 presidential nominees, Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Senator John McCain both cite the affordability of a college education as a key priority in the upcoming election, although their strategies differ. McCain seeks to increase the efficiency of current offerings while Obama plans to expand college tuition tax credits, Pell grants and other forms of scholarships. More »
Dartmouth economics professors disagreed about how the $700 billion federal Wall Street bailout should be allocated, debating the appropriate amount of government control over failed financial institutions at a panel Thursday afternoon. More »
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