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Hockey on thin ice

By Colin Grey | February 25, 1994

In home games this weekend against St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University, the Big Green men's hockey team will continue its pursuit of a minor miracle. The game against St.

Sports

Squash ends season

By Amy Hatch | February 25, 1994

Whether it be in professional sports or at the collegiate level, some athletes elect to be modest, while others bask in the limelight. Kristin Cobb '95 is shy and modest when it comes to discussing her achievements as a student and as a standout cross-country and track athlete at the College.

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New hazing policy remains vague

By Maggie Fritz | February 25, 1994

Dean of the College Lee Pelton recently released the finalized version of the College's hazing policy Tuesday, which detailed virtually no changes from last year's policy. A primary draft of the policy, discussed in the fall, contained specific references to initiation rites that could constitute hazing.

Opinion

A Chance for Better Representation

By John Honovich | February 25, 1994

This Tuesday, the Student Assembly will begin to vote on a new constitution. This constitution will not include any change in the representational system, even though many students have expressed dissatisfaction with its current form. I have submitted an amendment which would replace the current "at-large" system with a class representation system.

Sports

Kristin Cobb '95: a running scholar

By Dainius Remeza | February 25, 1994

Whether it be in professional sports or at the collegiate level, some athletes elect to be modest, while others bask in the limelight. Kristin Cobb '95 is shy and modest when it comes to discussing her achievements as a student and as a standout cross-country and track athlete at the College.

News

Panelists discuss Haiti's history

By Kim Derrick | February 25, 1994

In a panel discussion on the future of democracy in Haiti, four panelists agreed that the explosive situation in Haiti cannot be calmed until exiled president Jean-Bertrand Aristide is returned to power. About 60 people attended the panel, titled "Historical Background: Barriers to Democracy," which was the first in the "The Future of Democracy in Haiti" conference. The panelists included author Amy Wilentz, Miami University Law Professor Irwin Stotsky, Wesleyan University Afro-American Studies Director Alex Dupuy and Princeton University French Professor Leon-Francois Hoffman. The four sketched a grim picture of Haitian history.

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Norman favors new voting system

By David Hemmer | February 24, 1994

Addressing a small audience last night in a talk titled "Power, Law and Order," Mathematics Professor Bob Norman discussed the accuracy of different voting systems and advocated the "approval system," which allows voters to choose as many candidates as they wish in any given race. Norman said most elections in the United States are either decided by the plurality method, in which the highest vote-getter wins, or by the plurality with run-off method, in which the top two candidates compete in a second election and the winner is the one with the greatest number of votes. But in his studies of election outcomes, Norman found these two methods often fail to accurately reflect the will of the voters.

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Students and faculty meet at Dean's dinner

By Jack Vaitayanonta | February 24, 1994

A total of 24 students and faculty members attended the annual Faculty-Student Community Dinner last night in the Collis Center. The event was sponsored by the Dean of the College Office. The dinner gave students the opportunity to meet and talk with their professors on an informal basis. For the last three years, the Dean of the College Office has sponsored this event, which is mostly geared toward freshmen and sophomores. "This is an important opportunity for students because education is a continuum, and I would like to be able to hold these dinners more often, maybe even once a term," Dean of the College Lee Pelton said.

Arts

Skiway sees 20 percent rise in business from last year

By Siobhan Gorman | February 24, 1994

If snow continues to fall regularly for the remainder of the ski season, Dartmouth Skiway will have another profitable year. Because of favorable weather conditions so far and recent facility upgrades, business at the Skiway is up 20 percent from last year, Skiway Manager Don Cutter said. Last Saturday, the record for single day attendance was set when the Skiway sold 1,579 lift tickets.

Opinion

Common Hang Out

By Tyler Newby | February 24, 1994

What good is a designated common ground that is used for only specially programmed events? With its vaulted roof, glossy hardwood floors and ornate wooden mantelpiece, it is one of the most elegant rooms on campus.

News

At 25 and older; non-traditionals try to carve campus niche

By Amanda A. Amann | February 24, 1994

Non-traditional students, the College's designation for students matriculating at age 25 or older, have formed a group to help other atypical undergraduates make an easier transition to college life. Club founder James von Rittmann, a 31-year-old junior, said the group aims to welcome new older students and to propose changes to housing and financial aid procedures that are not adapted to the needs of non-traditional students. There are 23 non-traditional students on campus ranging in age from 25 to 52.

Opinion

Role Models and the Law

By Susan Scott | February 24, 1994

As I was walking down the street Tuesday morning, a Lebanon police car pulled up beside me to park at a meter in front of New Hamp Hall.

News

African peace explored

By Timothy Fitzgibbons | February 23, 1994

African diplomat Solomon Gomes lamented the vestiges of European colonialism and the lack of effective continental leadership in a speech on African peace efforts last night. Gomes, a special political affairs officer for the Organization on African Unity, gave a speech titled "The Future of African Unity: Peacekeeping and Peacemaking on the African Continent" to about 30 students in 3 Rockefeller Center. Gomes outlined the problems of creating and sustaining peace in Africa from his perspective of working with the OAU on the continent's developmental problems. The purpose of the OAU, which is comprised of 53 African nations, is to "promote the unity and solidarity of African states," Gomes said. Gomes said he hopes South Africa will join the OAU within the next two years. Africa's instability was created by the powerful impact of 19th and 20th century European colonialism, which was "oppressive in design and racist in outlook," Gomes said. Gomes said African leaders have dealt poorly with the arbitrary borders and economic structures left behind by colonialism, both of which hampered the development of independent African nations. "Africa is the richest continent and yet the poorest," he said. But Gomes expressed hope for Africa's future development.

News

Fraternities mixed in response to sorority letter

By Justin Steinman | February 23, 1994

Greek presidents' opinions varied about the effectiveness of the letter written by the presidents of the College's six largest sororities in response to the report issued last month by the Committee on Diversity and Community at Dartmouth. Last week the presidents of Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Epsilon Kappa Theta, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Delta sororities sent a letter highlighting their organizations' merits to several key administrators and members of CDCD. The letter was written in response to CDCD's recommendation that the College immediately and thoroughly evaluate the Greek system. The sorority presidents said they recognize flaws in the Greek system as a whole but noted the sororities have many positive aspects. Some fraternity presidents said they think the letter will not influence the administration's actions. "Unfortunately, I don't think the letter will have any effect on the College's evaluation of the Greek system," Gamma Delta Chi fraternity President Todd Brackett '95 said. "The administration and the faculty refuse to listen to anything the Greeks say, whether they be in a sorority, fraternity or coed," he said. "We all believe that we are banging our heads against a wall and that any response is in vain," Brackett said. But other fraternity presidents were more optimistic. "I wouldn't presume to speak for the College, but I would imagine that they will make a careful examination of the system as a whole," Zeta Psi fraternity President Kevin Rogers '95 said. "I'm sure a responsible approach for reforming the Greek system will include a detailed appraisal of each house in an effort to target specific areas for improvement," Rogers said. Psi Upsilon fraternity President Giano Cromley '95 also said he thinks the administration will listen to the sororities' letter. Adriana McGrath '95, Sigma Delta sorority president, said she thinks the letter will help facilitate open communication between Greek leaders and the administration about the Coed, Fraternity and Sorority system. College President James Freedman, Dean of the College Lee Pelton, Dean of Residential Life Mary Turco, Assistant Dean of Residential Life Deb Reinders and members of CDCD received copies of the letter, dated Feb.

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