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College will promote gap years to new students
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Beginning with the Class of 2020, the College will encourage students who are interested in taking a gap year to look into paid opportunities through the Aspen Institute’s Franklin Project clearinghouse — a project that encourages students to do a year of service in between high school and college. T h i s initiative comes in the wake of the “Moving Dartmouth Forward”
policy initiative, which announced the College’s partnership with the project. The Franklin Project seeks a future where a year of service is a cultural expectation and civic rite of passage for every young American, according to its website. The project started with a conversation between former Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Gen. Stanley McChrystal and retired news anchor Bob Schieffer at the Aspen Ideas Festival in 2012.
The College is among a handful of colleges and universities to partner with the Franklin Project. Other partner institutions include Tufts University, Tulane University, College of William and Mary, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California Hastings School of Law. Part of the Franklin Project’s ideology is that if a generation of Americans devote one year to service, it will unleash a reservoir of human capital to tackle press-
ing social challenges, unite diverse Americans in common purpose and cultivate the next generation of leaders, according to its website. The new partnership with the Franklin Project offers another resource for students who plan to take a gap year, dean of admissions and financial aid Maria Laskaris said. Laskaris said that her team is working closely with the Center for Professional Development to ensure SEE GAP PAGE 2
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On August 1, Dino Koff will become the College’s new financial aid director. He succeeds Virginia Hazen, who will retire this summer after 45 years of at the College, 25 of which were spent as financial aid director. The final decision for the position was made by Maria Laskaris, the dean of admissions and financial aid. Koff served as the financial aid director for the Geisel School of Medicine since 2008. Since 2013, Koff has lead various aspects of Geisel as associate dean and direc-
Since it opened in 1938, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge has been a source of fond memories for students at the College. Now, after a 10-year planning process, replacement designs and architectural sketches have been released for the plan to rebuild the Lodge. Director of Outdoor Programs Dan Nelson said that the Moosilauke Advisory Committee, which includes alumni as well as student
leadership of the Dartmouth Outing Club, has been discussing the need for a new or renovated Lodge for more than a decade. He cited the larger student body and larger freshman outdoor trips program as one of two main reasons for the renovation plans. The other impetus for a new Lodge was the deteriorating condition of the building, Nelson said. “The Lodge was never anticipated to last for more than 40 to 45 years due to its log construction,” Nelson said. “Now it’s almost 80
years old.” Rotted logs in the Lodge building have been replaced as needed for years, he added. The new Lodge building design calls for an insulated timber structure instead of logs, which will be more energy-efficient and longlasting, Nelson said. “I think the building will combine the kind of warm feeling and history of wood logs that we so love and appreciate about the current Lodge,” he said. According to the office of plan-
ning, design and construction’s website, the decision to rebuild rather than renovate the Lodge was made after a feasibility study conducted by the College concluded that a renovation to meet all necessary safety and building codes would reduce the usable space of the Lodge by 30 percent, an unreasonable restriction given the facility’s programming needs. While the architectural plans, completed by Vermont-based Maclay Architects, have been completSEE LODGE PAGE 3
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DAily debriefing The College asked the Town of Hanover for a special zoning exception to build a single-family home on Webster Avenue near the President’s home, the Valley News reported. In order to do so, Dartmouth must obtain an exception in the Hanover’s “institution” zoning district. This home — which is proposed to be a three-bedroom, two-story, 3,000 foot house — is part of the College’s new residential plan and will house a faculty advisor and his or her family. Three other single-family homes are preparing to be built in town, but these homes do not require zoning exceptions. Last night, the Hanover Zoning Board of Adjustment also considered whether or not to rehear the decision that prohibited members of Alpha Delta fraternity from living in their house. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders plans to visit Claremont, New Hampshire this Sunday as part of his democratic presidential campaign. Sanders will stop in five other towns in New Hampshire: Rollinsford, Franklin and Claremont on Sunday, and Concord, Manchester and Exeter on Saturday. Sanders will visit the The Common Man Inn & Restaurant at 5 p.m. in Claremont on Sunday. A new study authored by Jane Kolodinsky, the chair of the department of community development and applied economics at the University of Vermont, used data from five years of statewide surveys to determine that the majority of consumers would not consider a GMO label on food products as a warning to avoid the genetically modified ingredients, the VTDigger reported. Results from the survey reported that 93 percent of respondents were in favor of laws requiring foods with genetically modified ingredients to be labeled, and 60 percent were opposed to the use of these ingredients in commercial products. The study comes at a time when GMO labeling laws are receiving significant attention in the state of Vermont, including musician Neil Young’s pledge of $100,000 to defend Act 120 — the state’s GMO labeling law — and Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders among those who have pushed for legislation requiring genetically modified ingredients to be labeled. —COMPILED BY SARA MCGAHAN AND LUKE MCCANN
Corrections We welcome corrections. If you believe there is a factual error in a story, please email editor@thedartmouth.com. The July 24 article “Five teams honored with All-Academic distinctions” misidentified Silas Talbot as a tennis player. Tablot is a track and field athlete.
Students reflect on gap years FROM GAP PAGE 1
that this collaboration will be successful. Nicko Gladstone ’17 took a gap year before college through
“I think that was the most valuable experience of the gap year. In High School and College, a lot of your day is planned — but there, you could figure out what you want to do yourself.” -nicko gladstone ‘17
a program called Where There Be Dragons, a similar initiative to the Franklin Project. He worked with 13 other students in India, where he said he was completely
immersed in Indian culture. “It was a self-directed gap year,” he said. “We’d learn about the culture but then have about ten hours to ourselves every day in India to figure out what we wanted to do with the day. I think that was the most valuable experience of the gap year. In high school and college, a lot of your day is planned — but there, you could figure out what you want to do yourself.” Gladstone also spent another portion of his gap year teaching English to students ages seven through 17 in Argentina through a program called Projects Abroad. “Learning how to deal with the difference in culture and the different problems you face was great preparation for college,” he said. Meanwhile, Patrick Kang ’17 took a gap year before college to focus on his family and his swimming career. “It was a great maturation process for me,” Kang said. “I don’t think I had a strong grip on who I was right out of high school.” Kang spent a lot of time with his family and even picked up jobs,
such as working at Jamba Juice. He expressed, however, that he felt a shift in his friendship dynamics because all of his friends in the same year had a chance to experience college before he did. “I would do it again though,” he said. “I got a chance to know more about myself, and I am more
“I would do it again though. I got a chance to know more about myself, and I am more mature.” -patrick kang ‘17
mature.” Both Gladstone and Kang said they would recommend gap years to future high school graduates, adding that it highly benefitted them in preparation for college.
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Reconstruction aims to keep character, tradition of Lodge and the Ravine Lodge steering committee for taking the feedback ed, the timeline for the renovation of students, alumni and staff into remains uncertain. The start date strong consideration while still depends on approval by trustees meeting the proposed goals. and is dependent on fundraising On Monday, Nelson held an after-dinner for the project, discussion at Nelson said. “The Lodge was the Lodge to I d e a l l y, c o n discuss construction would never anticipated struction plans be started in to last for more with commuthe fall after nity members. the conclusion than 40 to 45 Aiko of Dartmouth years due to its log Laski ’17 said Outing Club that she reFirst-Year Trips construction. Now members feeland be com- it’s almost 80 years ing both welpleted in time old.” comed and for Trips the ove r wh e l m e d following year. on her first visit T h e s o o n e s t -dan nelson, to the Lodge possible start during Trips. date would be DIRECTOR OF Since then, she the fall of 2016. OUTDOOR PROGRAMS has been back The project numerous times goals for the for hiking as renewal cenwell as dinner. tered around maintaining the character, tradi- DOC president and Moosilauke tion and community of the Lodge Advisory Committee member while creating a safe, durable Cedar Farwell ’17 said that while structure that could continue to be he was initially unsure about the maintained by students, according plan to completely rebuild the Lodge, he is excited to have a more to the project’s website. Nelson praised the architects sustainable and efficient building. FROM LODGE PAGE 1
A LAP FOR SUMMER
He added that Lodge is especially significant as one of the first places that welcomes new students and makes them feel at home. This character and energy, he said, will
endure in the new construction of the Lodge. In my mind, the Lodge embodies Dartmouth and represents everything that I love about the
College, Farwell wrote in an email. The Lodge serves as the gateway to the mountains that I love and brings students, alumni and professors together for dinner.
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Improving African Aid
PCOS: The Disease Ignored
The U.S. must change its approach to foreign aid.
When President Barack Obama arrived in Nairobi last Friday, he was greeted by thousands of Kenyans flooding the streets in celebration of his arrival. Although the atmosphere was festive, there was an undercurrent of tension throughout the visit. In the past year, the country has enacted policies targeting gays and lesbians as well as ethnic minority groups. The unease surrounding these issues came to a head during a press conference where Obama said, “When you start treating people differently, because they’re different, that’s the path whereby freedoms begin to erode.” Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta voiced his disagreement, saying, “There are some things that we must admit we don’t share — our culture, our societies don’t accept”. This awkward exchange, a mixture of diplomacy and defensiveness, is emblematic of the complex relationship between the United States and Africa. Africa is often described as the world’s most homophobic continent, with same-sex relations declared illegal in 38 of its 54 countries and punishable by death in four. In 2014 alone, Uganda, Gambia and Nigeria introduced new homophobic legislation that banned gay-rights groups and the “promotion” of homosexuality. At the same time, the continent is also the biggest destination for U.S. aid. As expressed by the United Nations Economic Commission, nowhere else is there as much potential for development and as many people who lack basic necessities, such as clean water, food and shelter. According to the 2015 African Economic Outlook Report, the continent’s economy as a whole is predicted to grow by five percent in 2016 with an anticipated doubling in population by 2050. Supporting this rapid advancement will not only be beneficial to Africans but also promises to open new markets to U.S. trade and investment. As it stands, the U.S. Agency for International Development is planning to spend $10.7 billion in the 2016 fiscal year on crises funds, development, disaster, medical and food assistance. Although many Americans are quick to condemn sending money overseas, foreign aid in reality accounts for only about a quarter of a percent of the total federal budget. In contrast, U.S. defense spending
accounts for a 20 percent of government spending. The real problem is with how USAID money is being spent in Africa, not with how much is being spent. A large portion of USAID dollars end up in the pockets of powerful politicians while doing little for the vast majority of people, who continue to endure poor living conditions. One need only recall Sese Seko — the Zairean president who was reputed to have stolen $5 billion from his country — to grasp the enormity of this problem. Considering these serious issues, how can the American government best explore the opportunities presented by Africa’s economic potential and aid its people? The answer lies in using nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. USAID should start looking at aid spending as an investment rather than as charity. Presently, African countries are paying almost $20 billion in repayments per year while relying on international assistance. This vicious cycle can be broken by channeling foreign investment into infrastructure and industrial development rather than by distributing it as handouts. For example, each year millions of dollars worth of American-grown food is shipped to Africa. Instead, these funds should be used to buy produce from African farmers, which will promote growth within the agricultural industry and break dependency on foreign aid. A shift of funds away from government-togovernment aid would allow the U.S. to avoid appearing as if it is implicitly condoning the human rights abuses perpetrated by many African regimes. As it now stands, attaching political caveats to governmental aid could strengthen the perception that the U.S. is trying to strong-arm African leaders into accepting American attitudes. In contrast, efforts to combat injustice through native NGOs have been more successful. Instead of trying to persuade foreign governments to abandon prejudiced legislation, the U.S. should adopt a ground-up approach by supporting local organizations. Ultimately, the American government should aim to assist African economic development and advocate for human rights while being mindful not to impose American policies in the process.
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No one wants to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a complex disease that affects the endocrine and reproductive systems, afflicts between 1 in 10 and 1 in 20 women of childbearing age. Despite these high numbers, however, society is failing to raise awareness of this serious issue. This failure damages the happiness and well-being of those with PCOS by making them embarrassed to talk about their condition, while doctors are too specialized in their fields to gain a deeper understanding of it. Although some women are not diagnosed until they try to have children, PCOS often affects women earlier, either in high school or college. In those circumstances, PCOS can have even more profound effect on women’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth. When I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 19, I had never heard of the condition before. I had painful and intractable cystic acne, excess hair on my face and abdomen, some rapid weight gain and irregular periods. Though I have had irregular periods since my early teen years, doctors consistently told me that it was my fault — that I needed to run less or take more control of my weight. In reality, however, my periods seemed to have a mind of their own regardless of what I did. My symptoms could not be explained by body fat or alleviated by fitness, so I knew that something else was going on. As such, being diagnosed with PCOS in college was, in many ways, a relief — a relief to hear that I had the symptoms of something with a name. The blood work told all. My cholesterol and testosterone levels were disproportionately high for someone with my BMI, sex and age — all signs that pointed to PCOS. At that time, my brother and I had been taking oral antibiotics to combat acne. These made me nauseous every time I took them but I kept at it for years — a classic case of appearing to treat the problem and not even getting close. It was only later that I, like many others with acne, learned that these antibiotics were inadvisable for long-term health. What I actually needed was hormonal treatment, so a gynecologist prescribed birth control pills to me. A mere five months later, however, another gynecologist said I not
only needed a better birth control pill, but also needed spironolactone, a blood pressure medication that flushes out excess androgens. How many other women with PCOS are still taking damaging antibiotics or blaming themselves for their condition rather than getting the treatment they need? Because of the imbalance between testosterone and estrogen and progesterone in the body, women with PCOS do not regularly ovulate and thus have trouble conceiving. Irregular ovulation also affects insulin levels and makes it difficult for women to lose or maintain their weight. According to a study at the UCLA Medical Center, even thin women with PCOS still have the same metabolic issues, including burning protein rather than fat while they sleep. Though there seems to be sufficient explanations for this condition, the reality is that scientists still do not know enough. The Atlantic wrote last month that “only a small number of researchers receive funding to study PCOS and most of the money goes toward studying the infertility side of the disorder.” As many women with PCOS know, however, there is much more to deal with besides the risk of infertility. Many also understand that living with PCOS is a high-maintenance existence to even feel healthy and confident with their bodies. No one should have to wonder why their body is rebelling against them even as they maintain a healthy lifestyle. No woman should, as a Dartmouth alumna told me, feel compelled to use hair removal as a coping mechanism. Some women with PCOS need the pill or spironolactone or even metaformin, which is more typically prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes. Some also need help managing the side effects of these medications, which can include gastric distress. Moreover, many women need help with their mental health, which can suffer as a result of hormonal imbalance and chronic embarrassment about their bodies. Though infertility is important as well, the metabolic side of PCOS is even more relevant to the day-to-day existence of women with this condition, and researchers should dedicate more time to exploring this critical health issue.
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Koff replaces Virginia Hazen but will continue her tenure FROM AID PAGE 1
tor, including admissions, student affairs, the registrar, academic advising and multicultural affairs. These positions, Koff wrote in an email, allowed him to work with colleagues across departments to serve students on both large and small projects. Given this experience, he wrote that he looks forward to finding creative ways to collaborate with students, faculty, alumni and staff in order to implement financial aid wellness programs and general outreach across campus. Koff was admired and respected at Geisel by both his colleagues and students receiving financial, and his reputation is that of someone who goes above and beyond to support students, Laskaris said. Hazen, who began her tenure as director in 1989, has witnessed many changes in financial aid specific to the College, as well as on the national level. The College’s financial aid office awards upwards of $90 million in aid, Hazen said.
The department’s budget has grown significantly since 1989, resulting in the consequent growth of Dartmouth scholarship funds. At the same time, however, she said that there are many more federal regulations now than ever before. Hazen said that one of her best memories as director include the implementation of a free tuition plan for students coming from households with family incomes below $100,000 per year, as well as her work on a plan that would eliminate loans for all Dartmouth students. Her favorite part of the job, she said, was “meeting with students and feeling that you have truly helped them. You can’t always, but when you can, it’s what keeps you coming in and feeling good about the job. You’re the advocate behind the scenes.” Hazen said that she believes that there is room for improvement. Due to short staff, the financial aid office has never implemented its goal to consult all students on a one-to-one basis, Hazen said.
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She added that, in her experience, students make fewer mistakes when they are more aware of the implications of their financial
“I’ve been in it so long. It’s time for [the office] to have fresh ideas, somebody that can see new directions for the office.” -VIRGINIA HAZEN, FORMER FINANCIAL AID DIRECTOR decisions. Laskaris said that Koff shares this student-centered approach. She said Koff communicates with genuine understanding, knowledge and compassion.
Knowing that finances can be a major stressor for Geisel students, Koff demonstrated a commitment to increasing students’ financial literacy, empowering them to make good decisions about the financing of their education, Laskaris said. Hazen said she also thinks that the office needs to pay more attention to students from middleincome families, adding that perhaps expected family contributions have been overestimated. Laskaris believes it is an opportune time for the department to carefully examine the ways in which it determines a student’s demonstrated need and how that need is met through a combination of grants, campus employment, loans and the student’s own resources. Hazen said that she believes the financial aid office should increase outreach and work jointly with admissions. She said that she is confident in Koff ’s abilities to spearhead these initiatives. “I’ve been in it so long,” Hazen said. “It’s time for [the office] to
have fresh ideas, somebody that can see new directions for the office.” Koff is experienced, and understands the financial issues students and their families face, Hazen said. She said that she believes students, faculty and administrators will find him approachable and will enjoy working with him. Koff wrote that he is excited to continue Hazen’s work. The transition between the two was purposely planned to have one month of overlap, Hazen said, giving Koff the opportunity to meet with her in preparation for his new position. Both Koff and Hazen stated that much of the financial aid department’s success is due in part to the presence of an experienced team. Koff wrote that there are not many schools that one can walk into with employees who have the financial aid skills that his colleagues possess. Hazen echoed Koff, saying that she will be leaving behind “a wonderful staff.”
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Sheba dancing at Summer Splash, the Panhellenic council’s annual summer carnival event
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DARTMOUTH EVENTS TODAY 7:00 p.m. Film screening, “About Elly” (2015), Black Family Visual Arts Center, Loew Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Film screening, “Tomorrowland” (2015), Hopkins Center, Spaulding Auditorium
7:30 p.m. The Eleanor Frost and Ruth and Dodd Loring Play Festival, staged readings and discussion, Hopkins Center, Bentley Theater
TOMORROW 2:30 p.m. Webster Cottage Museum summer visiting hours, Webster Cottage, 32 North Main Street
7:00 p.m. Film screening, “Roar” (1981), Black Family Visual Arts Center, Loew Auditorium
7:30 p.m. The Eleanor Frost and Ruth and Dodd Loring Play Festival, full production and discussion, Hopkins Center, Bentley Theater
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Q&A with Dodd Playwriting Winner, Elise Wien ‘17
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The Frost and Dodd Playwriting Festival, which starts on July 31st and runs until August 2nd, showcases the three winners of a one-act play competition among students. The competition selects two winners for the Eleanor Frost award and one student for the Lorring Dodd Playwright competition, and all three students receive cash prizes. Elise Wien ’17, one of the winners of the competition, and writer of “The Rosenbaum Twin Survival Musical Spectacular,” discusses her play. What is the festival [Frost and Dodd Playwriting Festival] like? EW: I think it’s open to all undergrads and you submit shows and they are judged. It is Frost and Dodd so you have three winners - two are Frost winners and those are staged readings or you can win the Dodd which is a full production.
How long was the playwriting process? EW: In the beginning I wrote it in my iPhone notes — it’s totally patchwork in the beginning. I worked on it primarily over the winter. Tell us a little bit about the play. EW: So the first idea that I had was, “Wouldn’t it be fun if this brother and sister had to eat their parents when crashed on this island — this weird, parental, cannibalistic thing?” How long have they been rehearsing? EW: I think early July was our first read-through. It’s been about a month in the process. What was the hardest part about writing the play/how did it differ from creative fiction that you’ve written? EW: I am really worried about exposition. With theater, the
reader cannot refer back to previous lines and you cannot describe the setting super well. Trusting the audience is just a big problem. Sure, there are always going to be some people who don’t get it, but you have to trust that they are a smart audience, and they are going to understand what is going on, and you don’t need to be so descriptive. What has been the most fun part of the last month? EW: I think probably just sitting in on a couple of tech rehearsals, because there is lighting and there is sound design and there are costumes, and just like seeing this world that I had in my head be on stage. And just totally a shout out to everybody who helped out. The collaborative process is a word that is thrown out there a lot but it is so, so important. You can totally have this in a room with fluorescent lighting and no set and it is one thing, but to have it with all of those
elements coming together — I always have this cheesy moment when I am like “Theater is amazing!” When you see those things coming together, I just can’t stop smiling. What is your next step?
EW: I have a Google Doc of my notes for new ideas. I love that I want to do something more than I want to do my homework. It means that after school, I won’t be an empty husk of a person. And I felt that. So I guess my [next step] is just more shows and learning from this.
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Elise Wien ‘17 discusses her award-winning play.
Upcoming 2015-2016 Hopkins Center Performances B y hayley hoverter The Dartmouth Staff
The Hopkins Center for the Arts is gearing up for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. The Hopkins Center is offering a wide array of theater and dance, classical, folk and pop music from students and outside artists. Performers include Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia, Ukelele player Jake Shimbukuro and Carlos Henriquez, a jazz composer and bassist from the Lincoln Center of Orchestra. Hopkins Center programming director, Margaret Lawrence, said that one of the unique aspects of this year’s performances is that they invited broad range of artists to campus. “We have, [for example], one of the greatest opera singers in the world, Renée Fleming, coming. But still there are artists that people have never heard of, people who are still emerging,” Lawrence said. “They could, in a few years, be the new MacArthur geniuses, but right now they’re lesser known.” Lawrence said that this year’s offerings might appeal more to younger crowds than in past years. “This year in particular represents a new generation — a generation not afraid to speak out. The goal is to produce something not just for people
to consume, but to involve the artist.” Lawrence said, “With classical music, we often get less Dartmouth students to attend, but this year, they’re performing Sufjan Stevens. It’s young and fun.” Lawrence starts looking for performers a year in advance of their performances at the College to ensure that she has an eclectic, entertaining array of artists. She’s already in the process of looking for the 2016-17 performers. She goes to conferences and talks to people to start building connections. Every year, the Hop brings international performers, and this year is no exception. “We have artists from everywhere, from Brooklyn to Brazil,” Lawrence said. Although she estimates that, on average, only about 25 percent of the Hop’s audience members are Dartmouth students, Lawrence’s focus is primarily on these students. She sets aside tickets for these students to make sure that shows will not sell out before she gets students in the seats. Lawrence also noted that with College President Phil Hanlon’s interest in experiential learning as part of his campuswide goals, she has been encouraged to incorporate students into the performances. This includes
publishing a guide of upcoming shows in advance of each academic quarter, which she sends to professors that teach in relevant departments. Professors often will bring students to the shows and will occasionally be able to bring the performers to their classes.
“Music is the one holy intangible art form... it’s great that students can have that experience at a low price.” -matthew marsit, Dartmouth wind ensemble director
For example, on Oct. 2 an autobiographical comedy show, “All Atheists are Muslim,” will show at the Hop, and Lawrence hopes to reach out the women’s, gender, and sexuality studies program and Gender Studies and religious studies department as well as the Tucker Foundation. Dartmouth Wind Ensemble director Matthew Marsit said that he is most excited about the student performances that will be taking place this year at the Hop. “The process of making
music is extremely experiential. There’s a learning process that we work through. The art of music making is a great model for other curriculum that tries to incorporate art,” Marsit said. “Music is one of those great opportunities for sharing, other than speech and research — it’s another branch of looking at a complete person, or a complete art.” Theater professor Dan Kotlowitz, the lighting designer for the play “Don Juan,” which is coming to the Hop this summer, echoed this sentiment. He got involved in his work when, in college, he became interested in lighting because of the community of artists he met, with whom he shared his interests in different forms of art, like painting. Marsit noted that there has been a greater appreciation and support for the arts over the past six years, starting with former College President Jim Kim. He believes this change has been reflected in the admissions process. “I’ve seen an increase in the number of students auditioning. More musicians have been coming to Dartmouth,” Marsit said. Lawrence is particularly excited about the opening performance of the school year. Taylor Mac will be opening with performance in drag called “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.”
“I have seen [Mac] many times over the years. It’s hilarious, wonderful and will be revealing of the part of history that people often don’t talk about,” Lawrence said. “You could see him psychoanalyzing the ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy.’” “Don Juan,” which is about World War I, makes social statements that might be engaging for students. “This play is a greater metaphor for how nothing has changed. The first World War was called the ‘war to end all wars,’ but not much longer after World War I we had World War II and we still have wars today, which shows that we didn’t learn from it,” Kotlowitz says. Marsit was particularly excited about the student performances in the wind ensemble in the fall. Marsit will be co-conducting a performance with prominent wind conductor Timothy Reynish. “There’s no experience like a live concert,” Marsit said. “Nothing, with any amount of technology can replicate the energy onstage of the performers and the audience members. Music is the one holy intangible art form. As soon as it’s experienced it’s gone...It’s great that students can have that experience with a low price. Never again in their lives can they experience something like that.”
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SPORTS ONE ON ONE
WITH YEJADAI DUNN ’16
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This week, The Dartmouth sat down with Yejadai Dunn ’16 to speak about her recent experience playing as part of the ATAVUS All-Stars Women’s Collegiate 15’s team, as well as her rugby career at Dartmouth. Dunn will be competing in USA Rugby’s National All-Star competition on August 11. How did you first get into rugby? YD: My high school had a club team, and one of my good friends had always tried to get me to join. However, I was in varsity track so I never really had the opportunity to try it out. When I got to Dartmouth my freshman year, a ’14 on the team encouraged me to try it out. I went to an informational meeting and met some girls from the team. After speaking with them and watching the team play, I knew rugby was meant for me. I understand you’re off for the summer. How are you currently training? YD: I’ve been playing for Beantown this summer, but I didn’t get in as much time as I wanted due to conflicts with work. However, it was a great experience. Along
with playing in the All-Stars tour this past weekend, I have the National All-Star competition in August. I’ve been training a lot on my own, like lifting and working on conditioning. I understand that you were previously injured your freshman year. Has that affected how you play on the field? YD: I separated my shoulder towards the end of spring season my freshman year, but it’s healed since then. I went through rehab, but it was definitely a lingering injury and it impacted my mobility. However, it hasn’t bothered me in the last eight months. Can you speak about your experience competing in the All-Stars tour? YD: I met some amazing coaches as well as wonderful players, and there were national team players helping out with training. We had a brutal match against Ontario Storm. They were really good adversaries and we ended up losing an extremely tough game. I don’t think the overall score reflected how hard we trained. Overall, it was a really great experience. How do you think having a
new coach will impact the team? YD: I’ve heard many good things about Coach [Katie] Dowty from people who have been in rugby for a long time. She’s had a lot of experience and has been on the circuit, so I think she can elevate the team’s play to next level. In general, she’s a very thoughtful person. I think Coach Dowty will really embrace program and help us dominate the Ivies. How do you think the team’s transition to a varsity sport will change the dynamic? YD: I think it’ll give the team a lot more support and drive to play at their best. It’s not that we didn’t have that before, I just think having more resources in the program will bring out the best in us and help unleash that on the field. Going into the new season, can you speak about your competition in the Ivy League? YD: The two other varsity rugby teams in the Ivy League are Harvard and Brown. They both provide very strong competition in their own ways. Brown is very physical and plays strong forward game. Harvard has a solid back and forward game. I think they’ll provide great competition for us in the upcoming season. As co-captain of the team, what are your goals for upcoming season?
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Dunn ‘16 will compete in USA Rugby’s National All-Star Competition in August.
YD: The team has meant everything to me. I see them as my friends and family, and I don’t think I would have gotten to where I am today without them. I hope to be a good leader on and off the field and give it all back by showing my team that I’m there for them. I also want to inspire my teammates and give them confidence.
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Big Green football players named to All-Ivy Preseason Teams
that we had last year.” He added, “I’m excited and it’s an honor.” The Dartmouth Staff In addition, Williams was also listed on the STATS FCS Offensive It’s been a great year for DartPlayer of the Year Watch list. Also mouth football, and the Big Green’s known as the Walter Payton Award, success has only continued into the it recognizes the most outstandsummer. Coming off second place ing offensive player in collegiate finish in the Ivy League, last week, division one football. Twenty-two College Sports Madness named 16 players were named, including 2014 Big Green football players to the recipient John Robertson, a quar2015 All-Ivy League preseason terback for Villanova. Williams is football teams. Nine Dartmouth the only player from the Ivy League players were named to the first who was named. team, while three players were Orimolade said that the team’s named to the second team and four number-one goal is the Ivy League players were named to the third championship this year. team. “The Linebacker program is Will McNamara “The program is continuously ’16 was named getting better, continuously getting preseason deand I think our fensive player better, and I think team is stronger of the year and our team is stronger and closer than quarterback ever before,” and closer than ever Dalyn Williams Orimolade said. ’16 was named before. We know we “We know we preseason ofcan be the top can be the top team fensive player team in the Ivy o f t h e ye a r. in the Ivy League.” League.” Along with GakMcNamara and enheimer -ALEX GAKENHEIMER ‘17 Williams, Troy echoed OrimDonahue ’16, olade, saying Ja c o b F l o re s that, “I think we can pull it off ’16, Cody Fulleton ’16, Vernon this year.” Harris ’16, Ryan McManus ’15, “Going into freshman year, we Zach Slafsky ’16 and A.J. Zuttah hadn’t had tremendous success, ’16 were also named to the first but there was a lot of talk about team. getting better and getting a posKyle Bramble ’16, Alex Gakensible title,” Gakenheimer added. heimer ’17 and Victor Williams ’16 “I didn’t know what to expect, but were named to the second team, that year we did pretty well and I and Ben Kepley ’17, Dave Morremember thinking to myself that rison ’17, Folarin Orimolade ’17 we could actually do this. We were and Chai Reece ’15 were named disappointed last season in our to the third team. loss against Harvard University, The Big Green also recently ansince we all believed we had the nounced the starting times for the potential to earn the title, but we fall football games — the first being have another shot this year, and I’m an away game against Georgetown looking forward to it.” University. For the first time in 14 For Orimolade, the key to success years, the football team will kick off is the team’s mentality this season. twice on a Friday night instead of “We need to come out every the normal Saturday game times. game like it’s our last, and I know Seventeen of the team’s 28 we can,” Orimolade said. games will be broadcasted on a Last year, the Big Green finished variety of networks, which is the 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the Ivy largest television coverage the team League. This was the best record has ever seen. the College has had in 14 years. Williams said that being named The first game of the season will preseason offensive player of the kick off at noon on Sat. 19. year, “pays tribute to the success
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