The Dartmouth

Town should allocate $47 million to long-term infrastructure and projects in next two years, committee says

(02/13/26 10:15am)

At a meeting of the Hanover Selectboard on Feb. 9, the Hanover Capital Improvement Program Committee warned the Selectboard that the town will face hard decisions about spending priorities over the next five years, which may raise resident tax rates and stress financial reserves, according to Capital Improvement Program Committee chair and finance committee member John Dolan.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/town-should-allocate-47-million-to-long-term-infrastructure-and-projects-in-next-two-years-committee-says

OPAL celebrates 10th Black Legacy Month

(02/13/26 10:20am)

This month, the Office of Pluralism and Leadership will celebrate its 10th annual Black Legacy Month, a unique celebration to the College that recognizes the Black experience at Dartmouth. OPAL has partnered with several student-run organizations on campus to host 17 events throughout the month, including movie screenings, museum tours and educational programming.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/wissman-opal-celebrates-10th-black-legacy-month

Photo Essay: Polar Bear Swim

(02/13/26 10:00am)

I’m from the heat of South Texas, where warmth is constant and familiar. The idea of plunging into cold water doesn’t come naturally to me — every instinct says resist. I hesitate at the edge, toes curled against the shock I know is coming.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/gonzales-photoessay-polarplunge2026

Former trade secretary says Trump’s trade policy has ‘shattered’ liberalization consensus

(02/12/26 10:05am)

Former U.S. Department of Commerce undersecretary for international trade Frank Lavin said President Donald Trump has “shattered” the consensus among economists over the benefits of trade liberalization by being “aggressive in putting forward tariffs” and turning the focus to American manufacturing at a campus event on Feb. 10.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/former-trade-secretary-says-trumps-trade-policy-has-shattered-liberalization-consensus

Center for Career Design raises $30 million to fund student internship opportunities

(02/12/26 10:10am)

The Dartmouth Center for Career Design has raised $30 million in endowed gifts to support internship opportunities for undergraduate students, the College announced last month.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/center-for-career-design-raises-30-million-to-fund-student-internship-opportunities

Tucker Center and DSG co-host vigil for Brown shooting victims

(02/10/26 10:15am)

On Feb. 7, the Dartmouth Student Government and the Tucker Center co-hosted a vigil on Collis Porch to commemorate the victims of the Dec. 13 mass shooting at Brown University.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/tucker-center-and-dsg-co-host-vigil-for-brown-shooting-victims

Norwich Farmers Market to relocate to year-round facility

(02/10/26 10:10am)

Norwich Farmers Market will relocate to a new, year-round location, according to Norwich Farmers Market board president Leslie O’Hara. Vendors, customers and directors discussed the market’s plans for a year-round facility with improved parking capacity.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/norwich-farmers-market-to-relocate-to-year-round-facility

DSG senators discuss new senator residence policy

(02/10/26 10:00am)

On Feb. 8, at the fifth weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the winter term, senators discussed a potential amendment to the current senator residency policy. The policy currently requires candidates to be in residence for at least two of the three regular academic terms — fall, winter and spring — following their election.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/dsg-senators-discuss-new-senator-residence-policy

Dartmouth students react to Super Bowl 60

(02/10/26 10:05am)

On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, which took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/arce-dartmouth-students-react-to-super-bowl-60

Tiernan Sittenfeld ’96 named National Parks Conservation Association president and CEO

(02/12/26 10:00am)

On Jan. 26, the National Parks Conservation Association board of trustees named Tiernan Sittenfeld ’96 as their next president and CEO. The NPCA, a non-profit which lobbies for the country’s national parks and promotes the preservation and expansion of public land, has over 1.9 million members nationally. Sittenfeld is leaving the League of Conservation Voters, an advocacy group focused on civic engagement and environmental policy, after two decades of service in legislative lobbying.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/tiernan-sittenfeld-96-named-national-parks-conservation-association-president-and-ceo

‘I’ve lived these issues’: Democratic Senate candidate Karishma Manzur says housing, universal health care are top policy priorities

(02/09/26 10:00am)

As part of The Dartmouth’s coverage of the upcoming 2026 midterm and gubernatorial elections, the paper is publishing an interview series, “A Sit-Down with The Dartmouth,” featuring in-depth conversations with major national and statewide candidates in New Hampshire.

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/menna-democratic-senate-candidate-karishma-manzur-says-housing-universal-health-care-are-top-policy-priorities