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Mother Jones criticizes women's studies dept.

By Amy Semet | September 29, 1993

An article in this month's issue of Mother Jones, a political magazine, strongly criticizes the merit of women's studies programs at Dartmouth and three other colleges. The article's author, Karen Lehrman, argues that a background in women's studies programs limits one's potential. As part of her research, Lehrman sat in on women's studies classes at Dartmouth, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Iowa and Smith College. From those first-hand experiences, she concluded that the "core" women's studies classes tend to be less difficult than other classes at the schools. Lehrman targeted Dartmouth's women's studies program as the one most likely to succumb to the latest ideological fads. Lehrman said the guiding force behind the women's studies classes was a sense of oppression.

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Hazing law gets first test

By Melissa Marroncelli | September 29, 1993

Alpha Pi Tau fraternity at Keene State University in Keene, N.H. was disciplined this month for allegedly hazing pledges by making them roll around naked in dog food. To date, only the university has punished the fraternity through an on-campus judicial hearing.

Sports

Mens cross country sets sights on Heps

By Peter Scheidt | September 29, 1993

Eager to bolster its reputation as a national powerhouse, the men's cross country team enters the 1993 season optimistic and focused. The team has set two clear goals for itself ' to win the Heptagonal Championships in Van Cortlandt Park, N.Y.

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Rush starts tonight; Greek houses set to recruit Class of '96

By Scott Anthony | September 28, 1993

The Greek system that at this time last year was fighting for its soul after Student Assembly President Andrew Beebe '93 proposed making the entire system co-educational, is hoping for an infusion of some vital new blood during rush activities this week. Sorority rush starts tonight at 7 p.m.

Opinion

No Greek suicide

By House Editorial Staff | September 28, 1993

By adding a night of Wednesday rush, the Interfraternity Council has saved itself from doing a regrettable disservice. Until last night, this year's rush regulations only allowed one night of open rush, to be followed by two nights of invitation-only events.

Opinion

Don't rest your future on the name 'Dartmouth'

By Tyler Newby | September 28, 1993

When I was in high school one of my more cynical friends told me that a college's name secures your first job, but not much else. However, I matriculated believing that a an Ivy League diploma would guarantee me a prosperous, high profile and meaningful career for the rest of my life.

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Tale of two Greek houses

By David Herszenhorn | September 28, 1993

When the Panhellenic Council, working with College officials, developed a plan last spring to save an ailing sorority, the strategy eventually settled on was similar to one tried by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity in the spring of 1991. The strategy, centered on circumventing the College's delayed rush policy, backfired on SAE.

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Outreach counselor heads Women's Center

By Rebecca Siegel | September 28, 1993

Former Dick's House counselor Sandy Spiegel has stepped in as the interim director of the Women's Resource Center. Over the summer, Mary Childers, the former director of the Center was appointed as the College's Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. Spiegel, who took over from Childers Sept.

Opinion

An open letter to Jeffrey Hart

By Walter Stephens | September 28, 1993

Dear Professor Hart: I would like to correct what I believe are errors of substance in your letter published in The Dartmouth Monday. You state that "[Professor Thomas Luxon's] political correctness is so great that he has the arrogance in a public forum at Dartmouth to speak over a sophomore in the kid's [sic] mid-sentence, shouting his own views." To the best of my recollection, (a) Professor Luxon did not interrupt a student in order to shout his own views; (b) the professor who did interrupt one or more students was myself.

Opinion

Deaf ears

By House Editorial Staff | September 28, 1993

Last night six senior women participated in a panel discussion on the Greek system, a valuable exercise in improving the sorority system. The women shared their personal experiences with audience members, but those women who would have benefited most from the speakers were, for the most part, not there. The audience was made up mostly of other senior women, who were eager to discuss their own impressions of the system and answer questions they had about the system while participating in it. But on the eve of the first day of sorority rush, the number of '96 women in theaudience was conspicuously low. The number of audience members and their eager questions after the event show the value of students advising each other about the benefits and pitfalls of the sorority system.

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Harvard grad files 'overlap' lawsuit

By Kristen King | September 28, 1993

The College is facing a second lawsuit for a series of meetings with other schools during which administrators discussed how much financial aid they would give to prospective students. Lawyers for Harvard graduate Anthony Ashby are asking the court to certify his lawsuit as a class action.

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Card offers town debit account

By Kristen King | September 28, 1993

Some students are finding convenience in a new plastic debit card system that works like the College's declining balance system but is accepted at local restaurants and grocery stores. Currently, 65 students have the Hanover Green Card, which allows members to charge their purchases at selected Hanover stores instead of paying cash. Twelve stores accept the card, including Everything But Anchovies, Stinson's Village Store, the Bagel Basement, Foodstop and Videostop. Some business owners including EBAs said the Green Card has helped them increase profits.

Arts

Druffle's paintings brighten Hop

By Jennifer Skoda | September 28, 1993

"Landscapes of Spokane," a collection of about 40 recent works by painter Christine Druffel, adds a certain vibrancy to the Upper Jewett Exhibition Corridor in the Hopkins Center, where the pieces are presently on display. Color is definitely Druffel's forte.

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Five '97s arrested for alcohol possession

By Yvonne Chiu | September 28, 1993

Hanover Police officers arrested five underage freshmen early Saturday evening and charged them with possession of alcohol. All were later released to Dartmouth Safety and Security officers. Hanover Police Officer Darryl Zampieri found the underage youths loading beer into athletic bags and other packs in the alleyway off Allen Street, near Omer & Bob's sportshop, police spokeswoman Lisa Camarra said. Zampieri arrested Daniel Decker, William Keating, Daniel Perkins, Adrian Tompsett, all 18-year-old members of the Class of 1997.

Opinion

Peace will bring Israel security

By Michael Arad | September 27, 1993

Over this summer Israel's government demonstrated its commitment to security and peace. The retaliatory strikes that the Israel Defense Forces carried out in southern Lebanon against the Hizbollah terrorists made it clear that when issues of security arise the government would not hesitate to react promptly and with the required force. Less than two months after the events in Lebanon, Israel's government demonstrated that it was also committed to peace as it recognized the Palestine Liberation Organization as the representative of the Palestinian population, and cut a deal with it over limited self-rule. I believe Israel's security depends on peace.

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