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Professor continues Jeopardy win streak

By Colin Grey | February 4, 1994

Government Professor Tom Nichols continued his trivia world domination last night on the Jeopardy game show, winning $13,990 and bringing his four-day total to a staggering $45,690. Sporting a mustard-colored jacket, Nichols battled his way through two close rounds of questions in categories that included Poland, Americana, Magazines and Baby Care. At the start of the game, host Alex Trebek called Nichols' opponents, Lois and Jim, "kind of determined" - an assessment that proved prophetic as Nichols found himself heading into Final Jeopardy in third place. But he was definitely still in the running, as he trailed Jim by $600 and Lois by $200. The answer: "Laura Keene, who first came to the U.S.

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Cartoonists explain inspiration for work

By Joe Berger | February 4, 1994

Surrounded by the work of one of the earliest masters of the art of caricature, four cartoonists for The Dartmouth explained the motivation behind their work to a small crowd yesterday in the Hood Museum of Art. Ben Means '95, Chris Miller '96, Brigid Pasulka '94 and Geoff Swire '94 spoke to an audience of about 40 students and Hanover residents. The event was arranged by the Hood to showcase the students' work and that of James Gillray, an English satirist and renowned 18th century political cartoonist. Miller said he likes his work because it allows him to break some traditional rules of journalism.

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Women on the road

By Camille Powell | February 4, 1994

The Big Green will begin a crucial two-game road swing tonight when they square off against two-time defending Ivy League champion Brown University (9-6 overall, 3-0 Ivy League). Tomorrow night, Dartmouth faces Yale University (9-6 overall, 1-2 Ivy League). "These games are real important," Coach Chris Wielgus said.

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Basketball faces Brown, Yale

By Jonathan Meltzer | February 4, 1994

The Men's Basketball Team hosts two important league games this weekend, putting its season-high three game win streak on the line against both Brown University and Yale University.

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ICC presents panel on stereotypes

By Siobhan Gorman | February 4, 1994

Students representing several different racial backgrounds spoke about the extensive stereotyping they have faced on campus in a panel discussion sponsored by the Interracial Concerns Committee last night in Dartmouth Hall. The focus of the discussion was "How do stereotypes of race and racial gender affect the way we perceive individuals?" Susie Lee '94, a Korean-American student, said she had not thought of herself as different until she began to hear racial slurs in third grade. "For the most part, all Asian Americans are considered to look the same and to be the same," she said. "From my personal experience, I know that my work with the Asian community for the past two years has been in many ways shaped by the fact that I'm not seen as a distinct and individual person," Lee said. Terry Asay '94, president of Native Americans at Dartmouth, said that his fair-skinned appearance gives him a unique perspective on racism at Dartmouth. "Because I don't appear Native American, I'm placed in a very interesting position on campus," Asay said.

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Martin recalls College history

By Laurel Smith | February 3, 1994

Lucretia "Lu" Martin's history at the College spans four decades. During that time, she has been a special assistant to three College presidents, a witness to the effects of co-education, and coordinator of capital campaigns and alumni donations that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars. She has also made many friends along the way. Martin, newly appointed director of development, has worked on capital campaigns since 1977, traveling extensively to solicit alumni contributions and coordinating fundraising for campus buildings, faculty professorships and student scholarships. In her office on the second floor of Blunt Alumni Center, Martin gave a glimpse of how much she values the human contacts she has made in her years at the College. "This is what I'm most proud of," she said, pointing to an old-fashioned collage of painted flowers on the wall, spelling her name, "Martin." A few years ago, studio art professor Varujan Boghosian bought the picture at an old estate in Fairlee, Vermont, framed it and gave it to Martin as a gift. "Can you believe that?" she asked, her bright blue eyes wide.

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Expert speaks on women's clinic

By Jack Vaitayanonta | February 3, 1994

Dr. Daniel Federman, the Dean for Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, spoke about a women's reproductive health clinic he founded two years ago in Armenia and its potential as a model for other less developed countries. About 25 people attended Federman's lecture yesterday afternoon in 3 Rockefeller Center. Federman helped to initiate the Women's Reproductive Center in Yerivan, Armenia in July 1992, in response to the severe lack of reproductive information and technology in Armenia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The clinic is regarded by experts in international affairs and health care as a model for efficient women's health care in developing countries. Federman said although Armenia is not typically considered a developing country, the problems in health care that afflict Third World nations are prevalent in Armenia. "The effects of regional wars, runaway inflation, energy shortage and the earthquake combined to make the worst circumstances for women in terms of reproductive issues," Federman said. The situation in Armenia before the clinic opened was bleak, Federman said.

Opinion

Responsibility of Student Representation

By Nicole Artzer | February 3, 1994

The purpose of the Student Assembly, according to its constitution, is "to provide the basis of cooperative action" and "to provide a responsible student voice." These very tenants of the Assembly motivated me to run for president last Spring term.

Opinion

Ice Safety

By Tyler Newby | February 3, 1994

The College is covered by a sheet of ice. As with everything risky, you can't just plunge right into walking in these conditions.

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B and G changes name

By Mike Mathis | February 3, 1994

Buildings and Grounds officially changed its name to Facilities Operations and Management last term-a change College officials say reflects the broad range of responsibilities of people within the department. "We are trying to better define our responsibilities as well as make our services more productive and cost efficient," said Michael Getter, the new director hired to oversee the changes in the department. Getter, the former physical plant director at Oberlin College, came to the College last June.

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BUTA presents 'Lawd Have Mercy' by Riddick '95

By Michelle Francois | February 3, 1994

The Black Underground Theater Association and the drama department, will present this term's first 12:30 repertory Theater Production, "Lawd Have Mercy," this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The play's author, James Riddick '95, first presented his play in 1992 at the end of an introductory drama class. Play director and BUTA Artistic Director Randall Dottin presented a proposal this term to the drama department to include "Lawd Have Mercy" in this term's 12:30 reps spots. "The 12:30 repertory theater program allows students to develop acting and directing skills.

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Martin to help oversee fundraising

By Maggie Fritz | February 3, 1994

Lucretia Martin, a special assistant to the president, began her new job as director of development last week, overseeing along with Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs Stan Colla the College's $425 million capital campaign. In her new position, Martin is in charge of managing the overall efforts of Dartmouth's development team.

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Nichols masters the Jeopardy clicker

By Maggie Lockwood | February 3, 1994

Government Professor Tom Nichols' winning streak on the game show Jeopardy continued with last night's win of $7,500, for a three day total of $31,700. Last night was also the first time Dartmouth was finally mentioned on national television, when host Alex Trebek asked Nichols where he teaches. Though it took Trebek three days to prompt Nichols to mention the College, it did not take the defending champion long at all to set the tone of last night's game. The strategy that wins games, according to Nichols, is not necessarily getting the right category, or betting big, but mastering the clicker. "The buzzer is the key to winning Jeopardy," Nichols said.

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The Gap signs lease

By Christopher Kao | February 3, 1994

The Gap, a national chain of clothing retailers, hopes to open its Hanover store by the first of June, College Real Estate Director Paul Olsen said. Olsen would not comment about the specifics of the lease, but he said The Gap has a 10 year lease with the College and an option to renew. The store will be located on Main Street in the space adjacent to the Hanover Inn, which was previously occupied by Brewster's and the Eleazar's Museum Shop.

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