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Faced with uncertainty, seniors navigate job search virtually

By Ben Korkowski | November 2, 2020

With three weeks remaining in the fall term and graduation quickly approaching, some seniors have already secured post-graduation jobs, while others are still deep in the search. Amid the pandemic, this year’s recruiting process has been very different than in years past.

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Seven weeks in, students and town officials reflect on College reopening plan

By Coalter Palmer | October 30, 2020

Eight weeks into fall term, College and town officials have largely hailed Dartmouth’s reopening as a success. Students, too, have voiced appreciation for the chance to return to campus — yet some have shared frustration with the College’s and town’s strict enforcement of COVID-19 policies.

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Long distance: Remote international students face unique challenges

By Maya Kempf-Harris | October 30, 2020

Living abroad has made the usual pandemic challenges, from time zone differences to difficulties receiving material shipments for class, even more difficult for many international students.

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Citing privacy, College maintains decision to withhold number of students sent home

By Coalter Palmer | October 29, 2020

As rumors continue to circulate surrounding students who have been sent home for violating the College’s COVID-19 policies, multiple members of the College’s administration have cited privacy concerns as the rationale behind Dartmouth’s refusal to release the number of students impacted. Many on campus have criticized the College for a lack of transparency.

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Dartmouth Dining eliminates DBA rollover

By Sydney Wuu | October 29, 2020

As of this fall, no part of students’ leftover DBA will roll over between terms. In previous years, any remaining balance up to $100 could transfer to the following term, provided that the student would be on campus. Dartmouth Dining director Jon Plodzik said that the decision to discontinue DBA rollover was made largely to allow for greater certainty in budgeting. 

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Alumni launch ‘Vote Saver’ program to save spots in polling lines

By Soleil Gaylord | October 29, 2020

Jono Klein ’19 and Bharath Katragadda ’19 have joined forces to start a voting initiative, Vote Saver, aimed at helping elderly voters and essential workers avoid long wait times at the polls. On Election Day, volunteers will save spots in line for senior citizens, veterans and essential workers who may have limited time. 

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Only 8 courses to be taught fully in person this winter

By Hannah Jinks | October 27, 2020

This winter, students will once again have few opportunities for on-campus instruction, with about 1% of course section offerings available fully in person. Only eight undergraduate courses will have at least one section with fully in-person instruction in the winter, down from 10 offered fully in person this fall.

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Irving Institute structural work concludes, other campus construction continues

By Ben Fagell | October 26, 2020

On Oct. 13, construction workers completed the structural skeleton of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society. The milestone, marked by a virtual ceremony, comes as various other construction projects on campus continue smoothly.

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Vermont imposes travel restrictions on Grafton County

By Emily Lu | October 23, 2020

After a recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Grafton County, the state of Vermont has implemented leisure travel restrictions against the area. Those who travel between Vermont and Grafton County, which Vermont has designated a “quarantine county,” for non-essential purposes have been asked to quarantine upon arrival in Vermont.

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Students weigh in-person, absentee voting options

By Griselda Chavez | October 22, 2020

With record numbers of Americans voting by absentee ballot in the upcoming general election, Dartmouth students have had to make choices about how to vote this year. While many are voting absentee due to physical distance from campus and COVID-19 concerns, others have chosen to vote in person on Election Day.

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Students describe experiences in isolation housing

By Caleb Benjamin and Catherine Trusky | October 20, 2020

On the morning of Sept. 9 — move-in day for many members of the Class of 2024 — Ainsley Carter ’24 struggled to muster the strength to get out of bed. She was nauseous, vomiting and barely able to walk. Instead of moving into her dorm that day, Carter became one of the first students put into isolation.

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Poster store to move to Main Street location

By Lorraine Liu | October 20, 2020

Beloved by Dartmouth students for its eclectic array of College memorabilia and vintage records, the Hanover poster store International DVD and Poster will close its current South Main Street location on Oct. 31, change ownership and relocate to a storefront on Main Street.

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College denies funding for in-person internships

By Andrew Sasser | October 19, 2020

Although many internship opportunities have returned to an in-person format, Dartmouth has continued not to offer funding for any in-person internships that require travel. Some students pursuing unpaid internships say they have faced financial difficulties. 

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Unknown number of students removed from campus for violating COVID-19 rules

By Marco Allen and Lauren Adler | October 16, 2020

Celeste D’Costa ’24 was having dinner with a few friends in her dorm room on Oct. 3 when several students knocked on her door and asked to join. Before long, 10 students were in the dorm room, including Jacob Fishler ’24. Within 48 hours, D’Costa, Fishler and their friends were on their way home.

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College opens winter term waitlist

By Andrew Sasser | October 16, 2020

As Dartmouth approaches week six of fall term, the College's COVID-19 task force has begun planning for the winter. Though some students have been given the option to return to campus, many are questioning the value of an "on-campus" experience given remote classes and restrictions on socializing.

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Dartmouth prepares for cold and flu season

By Sarah Palmer | October 16, 2020

As winter approaches, public health officials have expressed concerns about the potential for a hard-hitting flu season coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Daniela Augusti, associate director of nursing at Dick’s House, the College has administered 2,715 flu shots so far this term with the campus at partial capacity, compared to 3,022 total last year.

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DOC trips see major changes, high demand

By Manasi Singh | October 16, 2020

Though ’24s spent the first two weeks of the term largely stuck in their dorms, many have used the post-quarantine period as a time to get outside and explore the area. The Dartmouth Outing Club has offered a wide range of outdoor trips that have been filling up fast.

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Spring international programs remain ‘unlikely,’ domestic off-campus programs face potential modifications

By Kyle Mullins | October 15, 2020

International off-campus programs planned for this spring are “unlikely” to proceed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to Guarini Institute for International Education executive director John Tansey. 

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Main Street restaurants brace for Oct. 31 outdoor dining closure

By Eliza Durbin and Beatrice Cappio | October 15, 2020

In the seven months since the pandemic began, Hanover businesses have struggled to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions and decreased patronage. Now, local restaurants must prepare for a new challenge: the New Hampshire winter.

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Students struggle to make connections over Zoom

By Ben Fagell | October 13, 2020

While the video conferencing platform Zoom has made class possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, some students say they have struggled to make connections due to the lack of casual interactions common during in-person classes.

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