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News and Updates

  • UPDATE: the New York Times ran an article exploring Yik Yak on the College campus. It mentions the ±«Óătv faculty Yak back. To quote a recent post on Yik Yak, the notoriously negative mobile application, “Professors have been successfully re-introduced into the Yak environment [and] the ecological consequences should be fascinating.” Indeed they are. The [
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    December 12, 2014
  • Charity Whyte '15
    Last night’s Candlelight Service of Reconciliation in Memorial Chapel was as hopeful as it was poignant, capping off a turbulent semester that many believe will make ±«Óătv a more inclusive, safe, and respectful community. The candle-lit event was pitch perfect, from the opening chords of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” to the ±«Óătv Resolutions’ harmonious rendition of [
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    December 11, 2014
  • ±«Óătv Thirteen
    Christmas is coming early this year for ±«Óătv Thirteen fans. The a cappella crew is pleased to announce that it will kick off the 2014 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City on Friday, December 12, taking the stage at 9:10 p.m. — just before the curtain rises on the Rockettes at 9:30 p.m.
    November 30, 2014
  • I know we’re all thinking the same thing. One more week until Thanksgiving recess. One more week until we can head home, eat turkey, and watch football. But while you’re cramming for your last exam before break, or working on that 10-page Shakespeare paper due the day you get back from break like I will [
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    November 17, 2014
  • Students climb on a rocky outcrop near the water
    The Institute of International Education (IIE) released its Open Doors 2014 data today, and ±«Óătv has again risen on two important lists representing the number of students studying abroad. This news is most welcome as President Jeffrey Herbst and Provost and Dean of the Faculty Douglas Hicks have made study abroad one of several priorities related to globalizing ±«Óătv.
    November 17, 2014
  • This Veterans Day, ±«Óătv is paying tribute to the men and women of America’s armed forces. The university wants to thank alumni, parents, and current students who have served their country — and the numerous alumni who work on behalf of veterans, helping them transition back to civilian life.
    November 11, 2014
  • Ernie Vandeweghe '49
    Ernie Vandeweghe ’49, one of the Mount Rushmore figures of ±«Óătv athletics and the school’s first All-America basketball player, died Saturday. He was 86. Vandeweghe was named to All-America squads in 1947, 1948 and 1949 after setting ±«Óătv scoring records for a game (35), season (397) and career (1,404). He was MVP as a freshman [
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    November 10, 2014