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Stults '02 graduates after 3 years with 4.0 GPA
By Wendy Yu | June 10, 2001Stults named valedictorian, Wong '01 chosen as salutatorian; both will deliver speeches at Commencement today
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Cocaine, heroin not drugs of choice for students
By Wendy Yu | May 23, 2001Illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine have been on the decline since the 1970s, even though they often receive much attention in the media and movies such as "Traffic" and "Blow." Decades of characterization as the most dangerous and addictive types of illicit drugs have made the current generation of youth extremely cautious about abusing heroin and cocaine. In fact, a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health in February of this year reports that marijuana has ceased to be considered a "gateway" drug to "harder" drug use because generations before and after the baby boomers are not likely to try different, more exotic drugs. These findings suggest that the gateway phenomenon was unique to the baby boomer generation due to the influences of a specific time and place in American history on youth. Although heroin and cocaine are commonly referred to as "hard drugs," Coordinator of Alcohol and other Drug Programs Margaret Smith sees problems in the term.
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Political tensions increase hostility toward Asian-Americans
By Wendy Yu | May 2, 2001Declining popular opinion of Asian-Americans, and especially Chinese-Americans, have worried many in the Asian-American community that racism and stereotyping will always be a presence in American society. According to a recent survey conducted by consulting firm Yankelovich Partners, and commissioned by the Committee of 100, an elite group of Chinese-Americans that includes the likes of Yo-Yo Ma and architect I.M.
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Decline yet to impact student lives
By Wendy Yu | April 19, 2001Since talk of America's recession began to be heard months ago, newspapers and magazines have carried spectacular stories about investors losing thousands, and sometimes even millions of dollars. Indeed, since the April 14 crash in the Nasdaq market in 2000, over $4 trillion has been lost in shareholder wealth, much of this by private individual investors who have become increasingly important players in the market.
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Student interest proves big hurdle to social change
By Wendy Yu | April 4, 2001When the Trustees first introduced the term "Student Life Initiative," the debate revolved almost entirely around the elimination of the single-sex Greek system.
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Trespasser arrested in dorm
By Wendy Yu | March 30, 2001A 21-year-old Warren, N.H. man was arrested for criminal trespassing in Russell Sage residence hall Wednesday night after being spotted by a Safety and Security officer at approximately 11 p.m. Upon recognizing John Howe, the Safety and Security officer contacted Hanover Police, who then arrived and took him into custody. Howe's presence on campus was in direct violation of a no trespassing letter issued by Safety and Security on Feb.
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Prof reached for stars, and made it
By Wendy Yu | November 17, 2000In 1992, Mae Jemison accomplished the feat that put her in the history books -- aboard the space shuttle Endeavor, she became the first woman of color to go into space. "Overall, [the launch was] an incredible experience," she said.
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Gore urges patience as lawyers push delay
By Wendy Yu | November 14, 2000Statewide recount in close NH unlikely
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Brown names first black woman to Ivy presidency
By Wendy Yu | November 10, 2000As the country braces for the end of a presidential election that will go down in the history books, Brown University heralded the naming of its own history-making president amid unmitigated applause and acceptance yesterday. Brown's 18th president, Ruth Simmons, who is currently the president of Smith College, will begin her duties as the first ever African-American president of an Ivy League institution in July of next year. "This is a historic and a momentous occasion not only for Brown but also for the entire Ivy League and for higher education in America," Brown Chancellor Stephen Robert said in a press release. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead this outstanding university in this exciting time in history," Simmons said.
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Gore wins landslide victory in campus poll
By Wendy Yu | November 1, 2000Just one week before election day, College undergraduates who responded to a poll by The Dartmouth have sent a clear message regarding their choice for president -- Democratic candidate Al Gore, by a landslide. According to the poll, 1,079 students -- or 62 percent -- plan to vote for Gore, which is nearly three times as many as those who indicated they would vote for Republican candidate George W.