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Pressman: The D-Plan: To be on or off, that is the question

Menna: The Myth of Choice in New Hampshire’s New School Voucher Law

On June 10, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed S.B. 295, dramatically expanding New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts with state-funded savings accounts that allow K-12 students to use public tax dollars for private school tuition, tutoring and other expenses. The law removes the income cap on eligibility, making all K-12 students eligible while imposing a 10,000-student enrollment cap in its first year.

CHaD HERO fundraiser raises record-breaking $1 million

The 20th annual CHaD HERO fundraiser raised a record-breaking $1 million for local child healthcare, according to fundraising events director Olive Isaacs. The Oct. 19 event, hosted by the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, drew more than 3,600 volunteers and runners to the one-mile, 5K and half-marathon races. 

Professors say federal budget cuts will affect food programs for New Hampshirites

Budget cuts and a government shutdown are hitting an estimated 48,000 New Hampshire households that receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to New Hampshire Food Alliance. 

New Hampshire implements new requirements for absentee voting

Last month, two state voting laws went into effect that will require absentee voters to submit photo IDs along with documentation of citizenship, age, domicile and identity. 

Emeritus Columbia professor Rashid Khalidi criticizes U.S. role in Gaza conflict in virtual talk

Emeritus Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi gave a virtual talk on Oct. 16 organized by the history department. Khalidi, who is well-known for writing “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine,” argued to community members that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is “driven by outside powers” and that Zionism is “a settler colonial project.” 

Ten thousand gather in Concord for No Kings protests

Nearly 10,000 people gathered on Concord’s Main Street and at the New Hampshire state house on Oct. 18 to stand against authoritarianism as part of New Hampshire’s No Kings demonstrations against the Trump administration. The Upper Valley protest drew nearly 5,000 people — an increase of 1,000 from similar protests in June, according to the Valley News.

Two Colleges, Two Degrees: The Dual-Degree at Dartmouth

Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering’s Dual-Degree Program allows students to attend two liberal arts institutions and earn two degrees in five years: a bachelor of arts from their home college and a professionally-accredited bachelor of engineering from Dartmouth. It’s an unconventional path that requires students to split their college experience between two campuses, navigate two distinct academic cultures and constantly readjust to new environments.

Fun, Flair and Fashion: Spotlight on the Free Market

It’s a small thrift store, but there are those that love it. Nestled in Massachusetts Row, the Dartmouth Free Market sits a mere 30 seconds from the path frequented by many on their way to Foco — yet, most students never make the detour to the dimly lit North Mass basement. 

Power and Polyrhythms: Female DJs at Dartmouth

Filled with pulsating lights and the sticky humidity of too many bodies packed together, a night in a dorm or fraternity basement has become an iconic aspect of Dartmouth “going out” culture. At the center of it all is the music — the deep, booming bass, the familiar beats that keep students moving long after midnight. And at the heart of the music is the DJ.

Freak of the Week: Car Catastrophe

Dear FOTW,

Editor’s Note

This past weekend, I celebrated my friend’s 21st birthday. It’s among the first of what feels like an endless parade of twenty-firsts, milestones that have been hyped up for decades and then arrive, almost absurdly, like any other Saturday night. I walked to CVS at 11:30 p.m. for boxed cake mix, clutching it like something sacred. The cake came out mushy, uneven and a little tragic. I packed it together with both hands, literally molding it into shape, and it still tasted good. Sweet and soft and barely held together, like the night itself.

Webb: Lean Into Dartmouth

As we pass the midpoint of fall term, many freshmen like myself may find themselves reflecting on their time on campus thus far. Perhaps the excitement of the first few weeks has faded and been replaced by routine: the same familiar club meetings, ’53 Commons booths and library tables week in and week out. It’s all too easy to settle into our comfort zones, sticking with what feels safe and natural. We might try to rationalize this by appealing to convenience or reminding ourselves of our busy schedules. No matter the justification we come up with, it’s hard to deny that our reliance on routine can cause us to miss some of the most distinctive parts of Dartmouth life — the spontaneous, spirited and often-bizarre experiences that define this school’s culture. 

Hofmann-Carr: A Safari in Harvard’s Toxic Culture

Recently, I visited a friend from high school for the weekend at his college, a small school in Cambridge, Massachusetts … Harvard University. It was a fun trip; a dash of urban excitement is a great change of pace from our secluded home in the Upper Valley. I’d highly recommend visiting friends and family in the Boston area during the term, if possible. 

2025 Clery Report shows increase in motor vehicle thefts

Reports of motor vehicle thefts increased over the past year, while reports of burglaries decreased, according to the College’s Security and Fire Safety Report. The report, released by Safety and Security on Sept. 30, contains data from the past three years about student-reported crimes.

‘You can see the humans’: Courtyard Cafe reopens after a second round of renovations

On Friday night, the Courtyard Cafe buzzed with life, with a long line of students eager to test out the renovated space. The cafe, closed since August, has a redecorated interior and a layout that returns more human interaction to the ordering process, after an earlier renovation last spring was widely panned for putting a wall between students and workers.

DSG IdeaLab will offer $10,000 for student life projects

At the fifth Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the term on Oct. 19, the senate unanimously approved $10,000 of funding for the IdeaLab and expanded the program to support more projects involving student life. 

Field hockey snaps eight-game losing streak with decisive win

On Oct. 14, Dartmouth field hockey broke its eight-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over Holy Cross at Chase Field in Hanover. With this win in their final non-conference home match, the Big Green improved to 3-8 on the season.

Football pulls away late to beat Fordham University

In each of Dartmouth’s three victories this season, the team has driven down the field in the dying minutes to secure the victory. So for the stressed Dartmouth faithful, Saturday’s comfortable win over Fordham University must have been a relief. After a deadlocked first half, the Big Green focused up to sink the Rams, 30-13, in the Bronx, N.Y., to move to 4-1 on the season with five Ivy League games left. 

New Hampshire healthcare coverage projected to decline following federal welfare cuts

Healthcare coverage for New Hampshire residents is projected to decline over the next decade following cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in the One Big Beautiful Bill.