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Letter to the Editor: Between a Bad Parody and a Tantrum

Re: One year since May 1 protests and arrests

Q&A with Dartmouth researchers who found companies caused $28 trillion climate damage

In a recent study, geography professor Justin Mankin and Stanford postdoctoral fellow Christopher Callahan found that the emissions of 111 fossil fuel companies have cost the global economy an estimated $28 trillion. The study, which was published on April 23 in the journal “Nature,” uses emissions data from 1991 to 2020 to model the Earth’s climate with and without the pollution of major companies. The Dartmouth sat down with Callahan and Mankin to discuss the findings of their research, the study’s framework and the future of climate policy. 

Local school districts join lawsuit against Department of Education DEI letter

Last month, the Hanover and Dresden school boards unanimously voted to join a lawsuit against the Department of Education over a Feb. 14 letter that threatened to revoke funding for public schools engaged in “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion practices. On April 24, a federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of the letter ahead of a currently unscheduled district hearing. 

Dartmouth Student Government discusses alternative grading policies to combat grade inflation

On May 4, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fifth weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate prepared for an upcoming meeting on grading policies. Senators also passed four spending proposals for walking treadmills, buses to West Lebanon, laundry cubicles and loaner MacBooks, as well as discussing voter turnout and the split ticket result of last week’s DSG elections.

Recapping May 1, 2025: One Year After Mass Arrests

This article was originally published to Instagram and YouTube on May 2, 2025. At the time of publishing, one tent was still up on the Parkhurst Hall lawn. Shortly after the video was published, the protesters took down the remaining tent and vacated the lawn.

Dartmouth baseball pushes for first appearance in The Ivy League Baseball Tournament after sweeping Cornell

Dartmouth baseball swept Cornell in a three-game series from April 25 to April 27 — improving to 8-10 in Ivy League play. Impressive starting performances from Eddie Albert ’26, Nate Isler ’27 and Bryce Loeger ’28 held Cornell to just nine total runs in the series. 

Hot Takes: Sports Staff makes predictions for this weekend

Hot Take: Women’s track and field finish high in Ivy League Outdoor Track Championship

Breaking barriers beyond the gallery: ‘Elegantly Violent’ confronts gender in sports

The Hood Museum of Art’s newest student-curated exhibition confronts visitors with a provocative question: What does it mean to be both “elegant” and “violent?” Women’s rugby team member Josie Harrison ’25 curated “Elegantly Violent: Exploring Masculinity and Gender Expectations within Women’s Sports.”  

Africa Week highlights students’ connection to the continent

At the end of April, the Dartmouth African Students Association hosted its annual “Africa Week,” to celebrate the diversity and culture of the continent. Events included an opening ceremony featuring student presentations, a karaoke and spoken word night and a gala. 

Dartmouth hosts Dimensions for the Class of 2029

On April 14 and April 28, Dartmouth hosted 759 admitted members of the Class of 2029 for “Dimensions” — a sleepaway program for admitted students to learn about the College.

‘Massive victory’: Protesters take down encampment after demands met

Around 6:25 p.m. today, protesters took down the remaining tent erected in front of Parkhurst Hall yesterday during a pro-Palestinian protest. After nearly two days of negotiations, the College announced that the immigration legal fund will provide up to $5,000 of aid for international students in need. Administrators also committed to releasing a formal response to the protesters’ divestment proposal by May 20.

Dartmouth Equestrian team clinches first national title in program history

‘If it’s actually a portal, I might check it out’: Video chat ‘portals’ open in Kemeny Courtyard

Until May 15, students will be able to video call activists, artists, professionals, students and teachers across the world from a “portal” located in Kemeny Courtyard. 

Protesters win amendment to immigration law enforcement policy, face disciplinary action

On the one-year anniversary of mass arrests during a pro-Palestinian protest, Dartmouth students erected another encampment on the lawn of Parkhurst Hall.

Dartmouth’s AAPI Heritage Month programming celebrates Asian culture and history through art

Every May — which is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month — the Office of Pluralism and Leadership and a student planning committee plan a series of events throughout the month to celebrate AAPI culture, stories, identity and history. 

Beach, Beach and Beach: President Beilock, Sign the AACU Letter

Dear College President Sian Leah Beilock:

Verbum Ultimum: Dartmouth’s Free Speech Facade

We read the piece in The Economist yesterday morning about Dartmouth’s “sensible policies” and “savvy politicking.” The article praises how College President Sian Leah Beilock has protected our campus from President Donald Trump’s attacks on top universities and fostered balanced dialogue. It’s ironic, of course, that The Economist’s story was published exactly a year after the College facilitated the arrest of 89 community members. 

Quisqueyanos at Dartmouth hosts vigil for victims of nightclub roof collapse

On April 24, Quisqueyanos at Dartmouth held a vigil to honor the victims of the April 8 roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Around 40 Dartmouth students and community members attended the vigil. 

Kluger: In Praise of Dartmouth’s Financiers and Consultants

If I had a dollar for every time an opinion writer complained about our college graduates becoming only financiers and consultants, I would be so wealthy that I would not contemplate taking one of those jobs. Just last week, Eli Moyse ’27 offered a sharp and well-argued addition to the genre. But that genre is still a relatively tired one. So instead of complaining, I would like to offer our financiers and consultants some praise.

Dartmouth Health joins lawsuit challenging Medicaid tax

On April 15, Dartmouth Health joined the New Hampshire Hospital Association and other regional hospitals in a lawsuit against the state of New Hampshire to challenge the constitutionality of the Medicaid Enhancement Tax, a tax levied on New Hampshire hospitals that helps pay for the state’s Medicaid program.