The Weekend Roundup: Week 2

Skiing began its season at the Colby Carnival, men’s and women’s hockey lost close games to top-10 teams and men’s and women’s basketball each fell to the University of Pennsylvania in this week’s roundup.

Upper Valley communities prepare to welcome Afghan refugees

Regional organizations expect Afghan families to arrive this month, and Dartmouth will bring several students to campus. 

Sexual Violence Prevention Project cancels programming for Class of 2023

The decision was made in order to direct limited resources towards maintaining curricula for the Class of 2024 and 2025, according to project director Amanda Childress. 

Local experts weigh in on COVID-19 becoming endemic

For public health practitioner Anne Sosin, there is “no basis for saying that this is an endemic at this point in time.”  

DDS student workers announce intent to unionize

Union organizers demand that the College voluntarily recognize the organization and provide paid sick leave.

700 booster shots administered at on-campus clinic on Monday and Tuesday

The two-day booster clinic was the second one the College offered, having previously held one in December.

Dartmouth prepares for winter outdoor programming traditions

Students shared that they are looking forward to participating in the various outdoor activities the programs office has to offer. 

Dartmouth team wins Boston Fed Challenge, places third at national level

Students participating in ECON 78, “Fed Challenge” participated in the competition virtually and bonded outside of the classroom. 

‘The Force of Things: An Opera for Objects’ brings environmentally-minded theater to Dartmouth

The upcoming performance at The Hop grapples with the weight of climate change.

College announces need-blind admissions policy for international students

The new policy went into effect this admissions cycle and covered applicants in the early decision round.

College sued for allegedly conspiring to reduce financial aid offers

Dartmouth, along with 15 other colleges and universities, was accused of violating federal antitrust laws by allegedly not maintaining need-blind admissions processes.

Pay No Attention to that File Behind the Curtain

One writer walks us through the anticlimactic process of viewing his admissions file and the insights he gleaned on along the way. 

First Snowfall

Freshmen share how they plan to navigate their first winter on campus, while one writer recalls her first winter at dear old Dartmouth.

Warily Wobbling in a Winter Wonderland

A writer reflects on what students wear, and do not wear, during winter in Hanover.

22What Now? ’25s Face their First Winter Term

We share the fears and excitements of newbie Dartmouth students beginning their first winter on campus. 

Kicking the Bucket: Upper Valley Activities to Cross Off Your List Before the Snow Melts

Dartmouth students discuss their 22W bucket lists and winter term philosophies.

Editors' Note

Sororities return to virtual recruitment in response to College’s ban on indoor social gatherings

The College will rely on Greek houses to police their own members on social gathering restrictions. 

Title IX survey results show decrease in unwanted sexual contact and increase in awareness of campus resources over four years

Reduced social interactions during the pandemic, however, may have contributed to the apparent improvement, according to Title IX coordinator Kristi Clemens. 

Q&A with Rockefeller Center policy fellow Anne N. Sosin ’02

Sosin discussed the omicron variant, keeping elementary schools open and the importance of masking.