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Pomp and pageantry mark start of 224th academic year

By Kristen King | September 23, 1993

President James Freedman and documentary film maker Ken Burns urged students and faculty to steep themselves in history to help shape the future during the College's 224th Commencement ceremonies yesterday in Leede Arena. Freedman, Burns and Student Assembly President Nicole Artzer '94 spoke from a podium fashioned from the stump of the Lone Pine tree to students and faculty members, many of whom donned colorful academic robes. Audience members joined the Glee Club in singing "America the Beautiful" to open the ceremony and the College's Alma Mater to close it. Burns received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the College for his film work and a minute-long standing ovation from the more than 1,000 students and faculty members gathered for his address. "Our future lies behind us," said Burns, who stressed the importance of recognizing the past to help understand and shape the future. Burns, whose films focus on distinct parts of American history, like the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the history of the Shakers and the Statue of Liberty, said not enough Americans pay attention to history. "We tend to ignore our past, always looking forward," he said.

Sports

Men's soccer wins; LeGere '95 scores in second half

By Geoff Oltmans | September 23, 1993

The Big Green men's soccer team defeated the University of Vermont yesterday at Chase Field in Dartmouth's exciting home opener, 1-0. The game's only goal belonged to Co-Captain Blaine LeGere '95 when at the 51-minute mark of the game, LeGere intercepted a Vermont pass, sidestepped a slipping defender and fired a 25-yard, right-footed shot that grazed Catamount defender Brad Bierman's foot en route to the lower left corner of the net. "I was looking for a good strike on the ball," he said.

Sports

Football stumbles against Penn

By Alexander R. Edlich | September 22, 1993

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 ' On a quest for a fourth consecutive Ivy League title, the Dartmouth football team started off on the wrong foot today, losing to the University of Pennsylvania,10-6. The Big Green, led by senior captain and quarterback Jay Fiedler, failed to come up with the big plays typical of the past two successful years and were stopped cold by the strong Quaker defense that repeatedly broke through the offensive line. Throughout the steady light rain here, Penn running back Terrance Stokes was like a bad itch, aggravating Dartmouth's defensive line for 124 yards and one touchdown ' a slashing 19-yard run that accounted for Penn's only touchdown of the game at the end of the second quarter. From Dartmouth's first possession on, the Penn defensive line harassed and hurried Fiedler, forcing him to throw early or scramble out of the pocket unprotected where he was sacked and tripped up for losses of yards. While Penn only had 56 more offensive yards than the Big Green, the Quakers dominated on the ground, piling up 151 yards by land to just 34 yards on 33 frustrating carries for Dartmouth, including just eight yards in the first half. Early Lead Penn scored first early in the second quarter off a picturesque 42-yard field goal by Andy Glockner at 12:01.

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Pelton approves undergrad society

By Kristen King | September 22, 1993

Panarchy won approval as the College's first undergraduate society Monday, becoming a unique residential club, a recognized College organization that is separate from the Greek system and not affiliated with any academic program. Panarchy President Nathan Saunders '94 said the society now operates as a "co-ed, completely open academic, social and residential space." In its new role, the society is similar to an academic affinity house like the Asian Studies House or La Casa, according to Alison Keefe, assistant dean of residential life. Some administrators are hoping Panarchy is a prototype for the Greek system of the future, when all houses will be co-ed and rushing and pledge activities will be eliminated. Unlike any other college residence, the members of Panarchy are not necessarily tied together by a common interest, like members of the Foley House, who share a love of outdoor activities, Saunders said. He said the binding factor will instead be the goals outlined in the society's statement of purpose. In its revamped constitution and new statement of purpose, Panarchy states it will try to "integrate the academic and non-academic areas on campus, ... support and strive for gender equality, understanding, and justice, ... and celebrate unique heritages, traditions and lifestyles," among other goals. Dean of Students Lee Pelton reiterated the support he gave for the new society when Panarchy first approached him, saying he sees more societies developing in the future "depending on the level of student interest." "I do believe it is a very viable and worthwhile venture," he said.

Opinion

Men of Dartmouth

By House Editorial Staff | September 22, 1993

When members of the Class of 1997 gathered in Leede Arena for their first class meeting Saturday night, the men and women of Dartmouth were greeted by Dean of Students Lee Pelton.

Sports

Men's soccer on tap today

By Ally Hyun | September 22, 1993

The Big Green men's soccer team hosts the University of Vermont today at Chase Field. Game time is 4 p.m. Dartmouth played its first game of the season on Sunday, recording a 4-1 victory over Providence College. The Big Green hopes to improve on their success of last year when they captured the Ivy League title with a record of six wins and one loss. The 1992 team made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament before losing to the eventual national champion, the University of Virginia, 3-0. The team returns all but two members of last year's squad, including All-Ivy Ian Saward '95 and the 1992 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, David Moran, '96. Moran notched one goal and one assist during the Providence game. As a result of Dartmouth's talent and depth, the ISAA Pre-Season Poll ranked the Big Green 12th in the nation, the only Ivy League school in the top-25. "The problem [with our ranking] is forgetting how we got there," Coach Bobby Clark said.

Sports

Football still aiming for title

By Brad Parks | September 22, 1993

The sound resonated from Philadelphia to Hanover and wherever Dartmouth football fans found themselves late Saturday afternoon at the conclusion of the Big Green's 10-6 loss to the University of Pennsylvania. It was not a comet, an earthquake or even the construction on Collis. Instead, the thud that shook the Dartmouth football team right to the bottom of its three straight Ivy League titles was the crashing of a lot of lofty expectations for the 1993 season. "We came into the season with an optimistic view point.

Opinion

Co-eds should predominate in Greek system

By Terry Osborne | September 22, 1993

A year ago Andrew Beebe '93 proposed an entirely co-ed Greek system. While I supported the spirit of his proposal, I disagreed with some of the particulars, and spent last year talking about the issue with as many sorority, fraternity and co-ed house members as possible. As a result of those talks I offer the following proposal: Reorient the present Greek system so that co-ed houses are numerically the majority, the "mainstream" social option.

News

Hovey's murals unveiled

By Alexander R. Edlich | September 22, 1993

After years of debate, the College recently announced it will uncover the controversial murals painted on the walls of Hovey's Pub in the basement of Thayer Dining Hall. The murals had been boarded up for more than a decade, having been criticized for their depiction of Native Americans drinking alcohol and carousing. Former Provost John Strohbehn announced the decision to turn the Hovey's murals over to the Hood Museum of Art for permanent display in their current location in early summer, ending a long chapter in the history of the paintings by Walter Humphrey '14. The murals have been a nagging problem for the College since 1979, when they were covered up after complaints by Native American students. The murals depict drunken and naked Native Americans.

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Classes gather for 224th Convocation

By Christopher Johnson | September 22, 1993

The College officially opens the academic year today with the 224th Convocation excercises in Leede Arena, featuring speeches by film maker Ken Burns and College President James Freedman. Student Assembly President Nicole Artzer '94 is also slated to speak at the 11 a.m.

Opinion

Emphasize individualism

By Matthew Berry | September 22, 1993

My sophomore year, I was invited to participate in a panel discussion to supply the "white male" perspective on the issue of political correctness.

Opinion

Falling into place

By House Editorial Staff | September 22, 1993

"Are you an upperclassman?" the young woman asked the man in Thayer Dining Hall. The wisdom in his spectacled eyes must have given him away. "I am a clueless 'shmen," she admitted.

News

'97s select courses by computer, quickening process

By Justin Steinman | September 22, 1993

Freshmen did not have to leave their rooms to select classes this term. Instead, they used a new computer process to choose courses from their dorm rooms. The Registrar's Office provided the new system to make the course selection process more efficient during a Freshman Week that was two days shorter than usual because of the Jewish new year. Administrators said offering the new technology to the whole student body would create complications and keep the old course selection system in place for now.

Sports

Alum will coach squash

By Kristen King | August 24, 1993

Christina Schutz Brownell '87, the nation's second ranked women's squash professional, will coach the Big Green's men's and women's squash teams starting this fall. While at Dartmouth, Brownell was a two-time All-Ivy squash player, a three year letter winner and team captain her senior year, but never played before coming to the College. "I learned how to play here," Brownell said.

News

Geology professor wins top national award

By Todd Steiner | August 24, 1993

The National Science Foundation has selected Naomi Oreskes, an assistant professor of earth sciences and adjunct professor of history, to receive a 1993 Young Investigator Award. The combination of an annual stipend of $25,000 and a NSF guarantee to match any money Oreskes raises from alumni or other sources will allow her access to $315,000 over the next five years. "The awards are very competitive and prestigious since recipients can do things that typical grants might not let them do," said James Wright, the program director at the National Science Foundation. "The nice thing about it is that while most other awards have very specific restrictions about what you can use the money for, this one is fairly open ended," Oreskes said.

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