Archive | September, 2011

President Eden Takes Office

. Sep 30, 2011

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By Brian Fischman—              Dr. Peter Eden, who became Landmark’s fourth president after many months of deliberation by the college’s board of trustees, begins his reign with a bold vision for the future. Eden began work on July 1 and will be officially inaugurated this Saturday. He joins the college with no shortage of perspective [...]

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Coming Out of a Crisis: Landmark’s Financial Picture

. Sep 30, 2011

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By Scout MacEachron—             As a new semester begins, the after-shocks of last semester’s budget cuts are being felt across campus, particularly by faculty and staff. Measures implemented last spring were successful in preventing a budget deficit. However, they left behind a host of new challenges

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Landmark Enrolls Largest Incoming Class

. Sep 30, 2011

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             By Lauren Moylan and Paul Morlock—  It’s that time of year again: that time of year when a new semester begins. This one started off with a BOOM! The incoming class this year is the largest in Landmark’s history.

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An Insider’s Field Guide to Brattleboro

. Sep 30, 2011

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By Lukas J. Martin— Food & Drink Shin-La Restaurant & Sushi Bar – 57 Main Street. This small, friendly, and comfortable Japanese-Korean fusion spot is on my personal top-3 list in Brattleboro.  The sushi is good, yet nothing amazing, but the spicy tuna and salmon rolls pack a punch.  They have sake, domestic and import [...]

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Activities Round-Up: Much to Do at Landmark

. Sep 30, 2011

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By PJ Leehey—             It is a phrase that is often used here at Landmark and new students often have it in their head: “there is nothing to do here.” Emily North, Director of Student Activities is out to change that mindset. 

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The Coming Year in Sports: A Preview

. Sep 30, 2011

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By Jeremy Zeller, Jesse Biller, PJ Leehey                                                                                                                                             LANDSHARKS ENTER NEW ERA UNDER SWINTON                                     The Landmark College Soccer team is under a new regime this fall season. Previously assistant head coach, and most widely known as the Resident Dean of Aiken Hall, Robert Swinton has taken the reins

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Looking Ahead: A Year of Planning Starts

. Sep 29, 2011

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By Eli Miller—     With new leadership comes new hope.  With a new president in office, Landmark is looking toward the future. Although this issue comes too early in the planning process for any details to have emerged, The Independent is committed to covering the strategic plan as it unfolds. Here is a preview. [...]

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