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Hey Phoebe, birds are back in the Upper Valley!

Was that the call of an eastern phoebe, the small grey bird local to the Upper Valley? 

Town holds hearing to discuss implementation of tax increment financing district

On April 7, the Town of Hanover Selectboard held a public hearing to discuss the implementation of a new tax increment financing district on South Main and West Wheelock Streets to revitalize town infrastructure. 

Two Dartmouth students’ F-1 student immigration statuses revoked

Ph.D. student Xiaotian Liu GR’s F-1 student status was abruptly revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on April 4, according to a press release from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. A second student’s record was also terminated, according to a statement from a College spokesperson.  

Softball struggles continue with consecutive Ivy League series losses

Dartmouth baseball’s hot streak continues after series win against Harvard

After a shaky start to the season, Dartmouth baseball has won back-to-back series against the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. The Big Green remains behind in the Ivy League — tied for fifth after nine conference games — as their season moves into its final month. 

Economics professor and U.S. trade expert Doug Irwin critiques Trump administration’s tariffs

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on the EU and countries including Australia, Canada, China and Mexico. Many economists — including economics professor Douglas Irwin — disagree with the implementation of the tariffs and argue they have a negative impact on the U.S. economy. 

Review: ‘Severance’ season two dives deeper into what it means to be human

Although Dan Erickson’s “Severance” is rife with cynicism and corporate humor, it differs drastically from a workplace satire. “Severance” is ultimately a work of science fiction. The show grants insight into the depths of human psychology and emotion. 

“Hands Off!” protestors gather in Hanover to oppose the Trump administration

On April 4, demonstrators gathered in downtown Hanover to participate in the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. For over two hours, protestors gathered in the rain, chanting and holding signs to protest issues such as the Trump administration’s involvement in higher education, immigration crackdowns and federal funding freezes, among others. 

Sad, Not Silent: Inside ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’

“L’Absinthe” by Edgar Degas. “Tired” by Ramón Casas. “The Wedding Dress” by Frederick Elwell. These are the portrayals of women experiencing extreme despair that inspired Michelle Zauner in the production of Japanese Breakfast’s new album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women),” which was released on March 21. 

Men’s hockey caps resurgent year with ECAC semifinal run

For the first time in 44 years, Dartmouth men’s hockey claimed the Ivy League title outright, capping off a successful regular season with a 5-1 win over Yale on Saturday, March 2. 

DSG piloting free express shuttle service to West Lebanon

Starting on Saturday, April 5, a free express shuttle service will run between Baker-Berry Library and shopping locations in West Lebanon, Dartmouth Student Government announced in an email yesterday. 

Kluger: Don’t Wish Ill on Raymer

Matthew Raymer ’03 was recently hired as the College’s next general counsel and senior vice president. He “will oversee the Office of Visa and Immigration Services and serve on College President Sian Leah Beilock’s leadership team,” as The Dartmouth reported earlier this month. Most significantly, Raymer is a Republican, and as anyone with a pair of eyes knows, to be a Republican staff member at Dartmouth College is to commit a grave sin.

Moyse: Dartmouth Should Terminate Matt Raymer ’03’s Employment as General Counsel

During spring break, College President Sian Leah Beilock and the Dartmouth administration announced that the College has hired Matt Raymer ’03 as Dartmouth’s senior vice president and general counsel. I argue that Raymer’s employment at Dartmouth represents a spineless acquiescence to President Donald Trump’s anti-democratic attitude and anti-free speech attacks on higher education. His presence on campus will actively threaten students’ free speech, and he ought to be terminated immediately.

Dartmouth professor develops generative AI teaching kit with NVIDIA

Engineering professor Sam Raymond has developed a new generative artificial intelligence “teaching kit” with NVIDIA that provides university educators with resources to integrate large language models into their curricula.

‘Forever is a Feeling’ is an ode to impermanence

“This is bliss / This is Hell / Forever is a feeling / And I know it well,” sings singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus in the titular track of her fourth solo album, “Forever is a Feeling.” These lines depict the central juxtaposition of the record which grapples with the ephemerality of love. Dacus knows “forever” is impossible, but she wants it all the same.

Q&A with visiting monks from Plum Village: Brother Mindfulness and Sister True Vow

During a busy first week of spring term, monks from the Plum Village Monastery came to campus for seven days to hold activities of meditations, mindfulness, talks and retreats for students, faculty and the Upper Valley. The Dartmouth sat down with Brother Mindfulness and Sister True Vow to discuss the value of meditation.

Men’s basketball falls short against Cornell to end historic season

The team that felt “blessed” to be there didn’t want its season to be over so early.

Amid Trump crackdowns on DEI, students express concern over the future of Dartmouth’s diversity programs

Students at the College said that they are worried about the future of Dartmouth’s diversity programs, amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on higher education.

Q&A with Geisel professor and AI therapy researcher Nicholas Jacobson

On March 27, Geisel School of Medicine professor Nicholas Jacobson published the results of the first clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a generative artificial intelligence psychotherapy chatbot.