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DFS reveals similarities in two films

By Keith Zorn | September 30, 1996

The Dartmouth Film Society's Fall term series continued on Friday with a triple feature that included "Manhunter," a film which is now best known as a precursor and model for "Silence of the Lambs" (1991). Though there are minor differences in characterization and tone, in their story lines the two films are essentially the same: a psychopathic and cannibalistic serial killer is pursued by a young F.B.I.

Opinion

Lone Pine Deli, Changes to Collis Cafe Disappoint

By Patrick L. Craven | September 27, 1996

To the Editor: What a disappointment it was to walk into Collis Wednesday, the first day of classes, and discover how inept Dining Services has proven itself to be once again. It was heartening to hear that I was not the only student perturbed by the changes to Collis, which was once the choicest eating establishment during the lunch hours.

Sports

Big Green hope to carry momentum to Lehigh

By Kevin Demoff | September 27, 1996

They had all summer to prepare for the biggest game of the year, but having finally beaten Penn, the Big Green football team must shift its focus away from the celebration of beating an Ivy powerhouse and focus on another team from Pennsylvania, Lehigh. Dartmouth travels to take on the Engineers today.

News

DDS evolves, makes summer changes

By Michelle Gregg | September 27, 1996

Students returning to campus this week may have been shocked to discover that Full Fare was missing. During the summer and interim period, Dartmouth Dining Services underwent a facelift to update its menus and services. DDS made various changes to its dining areas.

News

Sorority rush to begin Sunday

By Karen Rose | September 27, 1996

Sororities are expecting an increased number of sophomore to come through their doors and fraternities will make a big push for new members when the Greek system's dizzying rush begins this weekend. Fraternity and sorority rush will be run in a similar manner as previous years with a few changes aimed at allowing rushees to become better acquainted with the Greek system. Sorority Rush The rush process kicks off Sunday with the first round of Panhellenic rush, which runs through Oct.

News

New Jewish student center underway

By Elysa Jacobs | September 27, 1996

After more than two years of controversy, the new Roth Center of Jewish Life at Dartmouth is finally under construction. Although passers-by can see little but cement walls framing a large rectangular hole about 15-feet deep next to Delta Delta Delta sorority, the foundation for the new Hillel home is basically complete, said Reed Bergwall, assistant director of facilities planning. Hillel, the Jewish students' organization at Dartmouth is currently located on Summer Street near Hanover High School, but the building does not contain facilities adequate for a student center, according to a College press release.

News

Campaign yet to meet arts and sciences goal

By Lillie Ng | September 27, 1996

With only two weeks left to go, the College's Will to Excel capital campaign has exceeded its goal by 6 percent, raising $530,033,275 in a span of five years. The campaign, which began in October 1991 and will end on Oct.

News

New sorority moves towards recognition

By Jessica Jacob | September 27, 1996

The group of 15 women intending to form a new sorority on campus hopes to formally request College recognition this term. Panhellenic Council President Jess Russo '97 said the sorority has many plans for the future.

Opinion

Pressing the Flesh

By Matt Mcdonald | September 27, 1996

Few Dartmouth and college traditions are introduced to freshmen as quickly as the unavoidable ritual of pressing the flesh.

Opinion

Nice To Meet You

By Lea Kelley | September 27, 1996

As Jen Parkinson wrote yesterday, "If some one is going to bother reading 750 or more words of my opinions, perhaps they deserve to know who I am." So, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lea Kelley, I'm from Washington state, I'm a double major in English and History and I'm a Tri-Delt.

Sports

Volleyball looks to solidify

By David Kung | September 26, 1996

Dartmouth Volleyball may only have eight returning players this year, but the Big Green are already looking forward to a spectacular season. The team is now 3-3 overall after two invitationals at Bucknell University and Boston College. The new co-captains of the team are Janene Ashford '97 and Carmen Schmitt '97. Coach Ann Marie Larese spoke highly of the new captains. "They provide us with great leadership," she said.

News

DMS celebrates its 200th birthday

By Jean Blackerby | September 26, 1996

This year marks Dartmouth Medical School's bicentennary -- a celebration that began with Convocation exercises Tuseday and will end next September with a bicentennial symposium. In 1797, Dr. Nathan Smith founded the Dartmouth Medical School, the fourth oldest medical school in the nation. Tuesday's Convocation address by Dr. Samuel Thier, president and CEO of the Massachusetts General Hospital and CEO of Partners HealthCare System, kicked off the year's events. Dartmouth Medical School's Class Day and Commencement in June 1997 will be the second major event. The final event, the bicentennial symposium, "Great Issues for Medicine in the 21st Century," will be open to the public. Hali Wickner, the public relations director for the Dartmouth Medical School, said the purpose of the symposium is to "bring some of the world's foremost scientists here to discuss issues.'' Michael Brown and Joseph Goldstein, two Nobel laureates, are co-chairing the symposium. During the three days of the symposium, international scientists, scholars and public policy leaders will explore ethical and moral issues arising from recent developments in the biomedical sciences. The four main issues that the participants at the symposium will discuss are genetics, health care, world population and neuroscience.

News

College buys Webster signed book

By Eric Tanouye | September 26, 1996

The Dartmouth College Library has obtained a rare copy of an 1830 book written by Daniel Webster, with a brief message penned by Webster on one of the volume's front pages. Webster, a member of the class of 1801, inscribed the book with a short message before giving it in 1831 to John Marshall, the Supreme Court chief justice. Webster argued the Dartmouth College v.

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