A Dartmouth Medical School report published earlier this month provides scientific evidence that the use of calcium supplements reduces the chance of developing colorectal adenomas and subsequently cancer. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Jan.
The Civil Discourse Committee outlined its purpose and its observations of the "dynamics of discourse" at the College in its first interim report, released last month. The committee, chaired by Dean of the Tucker Foundation Scott Brown, was formed in 1998 by then-Dean of the College Lee Pelton to facilitate discussions on civility, tolerance and speech after a series of racial incidents occurred last winter. "The purpose of the committee is to try to promote discussions and create focal points for discussions throughout the year," Brown said.