Biathalon remembers Peter McKernan '93

Three experts on the United Nations discussed the future of the organization in the post-Cold War era in a panel discussion last night in Dartmouth Hall. Nitya Pibulsonggram '62, the permanent representative from Thailand to the U.N., Jonathan Moore '54, the former U.S ambassador to the U.N., and Edward Luck '70, the president of the United Nations Association of the USA emphasized the changing role of the U.N.

Biathalon remembers Peter McKernan '93

The third annual Peter A. McKernan Memorial Biathalon will kick off this Saturday at 1 p.m., combining a three-mile run on Rip Road with an eight-mile bike race on the Etna Loop. The event is held in memory of Peter McKernan '93, who died of heart troubles in the winter of 1991. All proceeds will go to the Pete McKernan Scholarship Fund. "The scholarship was set up by Peter's parents and is given to three distinguished Maine high school students," said Jay Gonzalez '93, who was a friend of McKernan's and helped establish the yearly event. Participants must pay a $10 entrance fee, and can sign up in the Hopkins Center Thursday, Friday and the day of the race, according to Laurie Senn '94, who is helping to organize the fundraiser. "We hope to get around 100 to a 150 participants," Senn said. Sponsorship from the Interfraternity Council, the Coed Fraternity Sorority Council and the Panhellenic Council will help pay for free t-shirts given to participants. Local businesses will provide prizes for the first 15 finishers, according to Senn.

Arctic explorer; Symposium honors prof's 80th birthday

Retired Anthropology Professor Elmer Harp, a pioneer in the development of archaeological research in the Eastern Arctic, was honored on campus last week at an event which drew anthropology experts from around the world. The three-day event, dubbed The Elders Conference on the History of Archeology in the Eastern Arctic, was sponsored by the Dicky Endowment, the Institute on Canada and the United States, the Institute of Arctic Studies, the anthropology and Native American studies departments and The Arctic Studies Center of the Smithsonian. The celebration was the brainchild of William Fitzhugh '64, one of Harp's former students, and attracted the "elders" of the field, experts from around the world. Harp noted that this event was not held entirely for him, yet his assessment falls into line with his modest account of his accomplishments, many of which have had significant impact on the academic departments at Dartmouth. Harp, who celebrated his 80th birthday in April, founded the anthropology department at the College in the 1960s. His 32 years of field research in Newfoundland resulted in the naming of the site of his research near the city of Port au Choix as a historical landmark.

Designing A College: How Dartmouth grew up and why it looks like it does

One of the most important parts of any college or university is its appearance. Dartmouth's edifices are composed mostly of staid, conservative New England buildings, which reproduce nicely in glossy promotional catalogs and postcards. But each of these buildings has a unique story to tell.

Special SA presidential election today

A long and strange campaign trail winds to an end

Maathai speaks on African environment

Montgomery Fellow Dr. Wangari Maathai last night told an audience in 105 Dartmouth Hall, "My government does not seem to like what I do ... there were fears that I would not arrive at this beautiful campus." Maathai, considered the leading environmentalist in Africa and the Third World and a controversial political figure in her native Kenya, was recently in hiding there following a government attempt to arrest her. Her visit to the College as a Montgomery Fellow was uncertain only weeks ago, but she spoke last night on "Women's Role in the Environment and Politics in Kenya." Maathai is director of the Green Belt Movement, an environmental organization founded 16 years ago to promote reforestation and expansion of natural fuel resources, and provide income and empowerment for rural workers, who are mostly women. The movement encourages tree-planting to combat malnutrition and the effects of environmental exploitation in rural communities.

Counting 'em up quick

Dartmouth scores big at (fun?) six-hour math competition

Seven candidates spar in only debate

Thefts across campus

Backpacks, wallets reported missing

Dick Swett evaluates Clinton

Although President Bill Clinton has taken heat from the press for his first 100 days in office, Democratic Congressman Dick Swett Monday night told the Dartmouth community Clinton has done a good job.Speaking to a near-capacity audience in Rockefeller Center, Swett said Clinton has accomplished more in his first 100 days than most past presidents, citing the progress of his government appointments, his proposed budget deficit resolution and advances toward health care reforms. Swett said Clinton took office at a difficult time following 12 years of Republican rule. Clinton had to "overcome 12 years of inertia ... and 12 years of pent-up frustrations from the Democratic Party waiting to enter the White House," Swett said. "Clinton is in good shape," Swett said. Swett commended President Clinton's attempt to balance the budget despite the "deep, obvious, somewhat painful spending cuts" which Swett said were necessary to control the budget deficit. If the deficit continues to escalate at its current rate, Swett said when today's college students enter the work force 45 cents of every tax dollar will be spent on interest associated with the deficit However, Swett said he believes Clinton can make further spending cuts.

Teaching supercedes research

Dartmouth's system is a solution, former Stanford President says

New sorority will replace Xi Kappa Chi

Panhell agrees to close weakest house

Pro-marijuana group seeks official status

A student group dedicated to fighting for the legalization of hemp, the plant used to produce marijuana, has petitioned the College for recognition as an official organization. The Dartmouth Hemp Alliance and its adviser, English Professor Tom Luxon, have submitted a petition to the Council on Student Organizations.

Greeks survey campus on system's future

A random group of students from each class received a survey in their Hinman Boxes last month asking about the future of the College's Greek system. The results of the survey, which was distributed by the Greek honor society the Order of Omega, will be published to inform students of campus opinion about the Greek system, according to Clay Adams, president of the Order of Omega. Adams said the poll is designed to measure student attitudes on the Greek system in a completely impartial manner.

Author Umberto Eco seeks perfect language

Wasson helps senior citizens

DMHC's Center for the Aging reaches out to area elderly

Fraternities get set for '96 rush

All 15 fraternities held open houses last week designed to allow freshmen to meet brothers and to see the houses in an informal atmosphere. The event was sponsored by the Interfraternity Council.

Sudikoff building underway

Futuristic computer science and math facility costs $5.1 million

Appleton, a performer the world 'round

Jon Appleton, the chair of Dartmouth's music department, has been on his own world tour, jet-setting from continent to continent. He has been to Moscow and to Bogota, Columbia and later this month he will head off to France. Appleton is a 26-year veteran at the College.

The game is afoot! Assembly race begins again anew

Student Assembly presidential candidates again blanketed the campus with campaign materials in preparation for the May 6 special election. With only three days of campaigning, the three new candidates -- juniors Matthew Berry, Mark Daly and Michael Massengale -- have to inform the student body of their platforms quickly. Fellow candidates Nicole Artzer, Mark Harrison, Andrew Smith and Aaron Taylor, who are all juniors, ran in the April election. This three-day campaign started quietly, with no allegations or controversy.