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DHMC partners with local hospitals

By Josh Schiefelbein | February 19, 2014

Compelled by fiscal challenges in today’s health care system, some hospitals choose to partner with each other to share medical responsibilities and financial strategies, with the goal of improving the overall value of the services they provide. On Feb. 10, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Cheshire Medical Center announced that they would pursue a partnership, DHMC’s latest in a series of regional affiliations that aim to reduce costs and improve quality of care.

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President emeritus highlights veteran experience

By Hannah Hye Min Chung | February 19, 2014

At 74 years old, Wright still teaches in the College’s history department, as he did when he first came to Dartmouth in 1969. Professors say he developed some of the most significant American political history courses at the College, including one on U.S. political history in the 20th century, which is still offered today.

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International student applications drop 20 percent

By Laura Weiss | February 19, 2014

This year, the College experienced a 20 percent decline in the number of international applicants, part of an overall 14 percent decline in applicants to the Class of 2018. International students at the College attributed the decline to recent media coverage, the College’s focus on liberal arts and its rural location.

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Women’s swim and dive team heads to Ivy Championships

By Gayne Kalustian | February 19, 2014

Wielding fast suits, swim caps and razors, the women of Dartmouth’s swim and dive team left for their biggest meet of the season, the Ivy League Championships, yesterday afternoon. The team traveled to Providence, Rhode Island to compete at Brown University against the other members of the Ancient Eight.

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Wind ensemble to mix acoustic and electronic music in Sun. show

By Hallie Huffaker | February 19, 2014

Through flashing lights, synthesized melody and acoustic live music, the Dartmouth Wind Ensemble will take on a new repertoire this Sunday. Led by conductor Matthew Marsit, the ensemble will play electro-acoustic music, a modern fusion of acoustic and techno sound. Matching electronically generated sounds with acoustic music creates a “new palate of sound possibilities,” Marsit said.

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College selects new campus planning VP

By Sara McGahan | February 18, 2014

Lisa Hogarty, a former vice president of campus services at Harvard University, will join the College next month as vice president for campus planning and facilities. At Dartmouth, Hogarty will oversee the College capital program, facilities planning, labor relations, operations and management of the Hanover Inn, according to a College press release.

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Northeast storms inhibit daily commutes to College

By Claire Daly | February 18, 2014

As storms have slammed the Northeast without reprieve, hopeful students have called for college-wide snow days. An official snow day, commuting professors, faculty and staff say, would help those who need to brave icy road conditions.

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Musical to explore sexual ‘Awakening’

By Aimee Sung | February 18, 2014

When “Spring Awakening” was first written in 1891 by Frank Wedekind, the play was banned throughout Germany for its explicit content. After seeing the musical version that landed on Broadway over a century later, theater professor Jamie Horton was so impressed by its bold story that he pledged to eventually direct the show. His wish became a reality this year, as Horton and his student cast prepare to perform the musical this Friday.

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Cuban-inspired concert to focus on rhythm, flow

By Caela Murphy | February 18, 2014

Moises Silva ’16, a drummer in the World Music Percussion Ensemble, is used to seeing empty seats at the group’s termly performances. They seldom stay filled because audience members can’t help but stand and move to the energetic rhythms from across the globe. Silva hopes for a similar reaction at Friday’s Cuban-inspired concert, “Ritmos Suaves: Smooth Rhythm.” “As a performer, you like to see the reaction from the crowd,” Silva said. “When you see somebody moving to what you’re playing it brings you joy, and it adds another layer to just playing music.”

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Men’s tennis takes third in ECAC Indoor Championship

By Hayden Aldredge | February 18, 2014

After a long weekend of passionate competition at the Boss Tennis Center, the men’s tennis team came in third in the annual ECAC Indoor Championship. The four-day stretch of matches ended successfully for the No. 3 seeded Dartmouth (9-2) which improved on its 8th place finish from last year.

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