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Grand homecoming: students return from abroad

At Davidson, it's popular for students to travel abroad during the fall semester of their junior year. That makes for an exciting spring semester each year as campus welcomes back many students from their time away. Juniors are excited to share stories of their time in other countries where they spent their semester learning and perfecting a foreign language, conducting field research or exploring new cultures. Full story

SGA considers proposal to amend budget practices

A resolution has been introduced in the SGA that would limit the growth of the SGA budget by an amount equal to tuition increase, in order to address a potential conflict of interest between the SGA and the Activities Tax Council (ATC). Full story

Changes, improvements come to the Crier

The Crier has long been a source of event news for the Davidson community. However, the way campus events are managed is changing as campus information is shifting to InsideDavidson. Full story

New registrar announced

This July, Dr. Hansford Epes, registrar of eleven years, faculty member of 48 years, and Davidson graduate class of 1961 is set to retire. The College has chosen Angie Boyer Dewberry, Davidson alumna and current registrar of Agnes Scott College, to succeed him. Full story

Sports

Arts & Living

Notes from a Christmas abroad in enchanting Paris

First, introductions: In the driver's seat: Frank Ittner ("Dad"): 55. Has brought a portion of his extensive baseball cap collection, which acts as both a) immediate identification of the entire group as American, b) covering for a growing bald spot. Full story

Winterfest: a celebration planned by students for students

I glance at my opponent, Eli Crowder '12, wearing a large, tan, plush body buildtfor impact—an almost perfect reflection of myself. There is no referee to count down, and Eli, who plans on attending medical school next year, wobbles towards me at an alarming pace. Full story

Perspectives

Where's the love?

"Where is the Love" is an old Black Eyed Peas song but the title seems to have a striking relevance in today's politics. Being away from the United States for a prolonged period of time has made me, I think, an even greater consumer of United States political news. Full story

Paul's foreign policy misguided

As the Republican primary winds on, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich seemed to be prepared to enter into a battle for the Republican nomination. However, Ron Paul, a candidate with a libertarian bent has had unexpected success in the primary process, especially among young people. Full story

Hayden’s Hopes: Big ideas for a big year

This year is a big year for me, and for all my peers in the Class of 2012. Graduation—who'da thunk it? All the respect in the world to those of you out there who already know what you're doing next year. Myself? I have no idea what comes after May. Full story