Sian Leah Beilock to serve as 19th president of Dartmouth College

Beilock, a cognitive scientist and the current president of Barnard College, will be the first woman president in the College’s history.

US Department of Justice files statement of interest supporting plaintiffs in financial aid lawsuit against Dartmouth

In January, plaintiffs sued Dartmouth and 16 other colleges and universities for allegedly violating federal antitrust laws and inflating the cost of attendance. The statement of interest rebutted key points the defendants had made to dismiss the suit.

Dartmouth Bound to resume in person after two years of virtual programming

The fly-in program was founded in 1991 and has allowed students to visit campus who otherwise would not have been able to afford the visit.

Undergraduate Finance Committee allocates $1.3 million to student life organizations in 2022-2023 budget

The UFC budget this year was $102,000 more than last year, which the report attributed to growing student participation and higher prices in the Upper Valley, among other reasons.

Lack of clarity and enforcement of COVID-19 protocol cause confusion among students, professors

While the College has outlined its COVID-19 guidance plan for the summer term, some students have found it unclear and have followed the guidelines differently.

Q&A with Trevor Michelson, interim head coach of men’s lightweight rowing

After being promoted from assistant coach, Michelson reflects on his new role within the program.

Q&A with ‘Female Complaints’ writer Kate Mulley ’05

After a week-long workshop with students in the Summer Theater Lab, Mulley discusses her creative process and the relevancy of her musical in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

The Cheap Seats: Far from Home

After WNBA star Brittney Griner’s guilty plea to drug possession in Russia earlier this year, Lanie Everett ’24 takes us through the ins and outs of the case. 

New anonymous discussion app Fizz launches on campus

The app has risen as the most well-known replacement on Dartmouth’s campus to the social media platform Librex, which shut down on Feb. 27. 

Nicolás Macri ’24, emeritus professor Tom Cormen announce campaigns for NH House seats

Macri is a Democratic candidate running for one of four seats in Grafton County's 12th district, while emeritus computer science professor Tom Cormen is a Democratic candidate in the 15th district.

Q&A with Mabelle Drake Hueston ’86, newly-appointed assistant director of the Native American Program

Hueston reflected on her time as a Native American student at Dartmouth and shared her goals for the NAP.

Computer science professors create laser light system to detect robots underwater

The creation of “Sunflower” — the laser light systems — offers an alternative technology to traditional acoustic signal systems. It is the first time an airborne drone has been used to track robots underwater. 

A Monumental Decision

Students with varying opinions reflect on the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade. ruling. 

The Chance to be a Star

Summer performance groups offer sophomores the opportunity to “dip their toes” in something new. 

Smooth Sailing Ahead: Spotlight on Summer Sailing Lessons

Many students opt to participate in sailing classes during their sophomore summer, both to earn a coveted PE credit and to learn an often inaccessible sport.

Editor's Note

The Cheap Seats: Big Ten Strikes Gold

The Big Ten’s acquisition of the University of California Los Angeles and the University of Southern California creates realignment speculations for the rest of college athletics. 

Tuck receives $52.1 million donation for creation of global summit

Made by an anonymous donor, the gift is the largest in Tuck’s history. 

“I was devastated”: Students, community members protest Roe v. Wade overturning

On Friday, the community reacted to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which struck down federal protections for abortion.

Class of 1953 Commons reopens late-night dining for summer term

While the Courtyard Cafe will be fully closed for term, students have three options for late-night dining.