Editors’ Note

Buddy Teevens ’79 dies

Teevens will be remembered for his contributions to the Dartmouth community and football at large.

Student Government announces updates to overnight infirmary fees and printing

Dartmouth Student Government advocated for the elimination of overnight infirmary fees and oversaw increases in student’s termly printing allowance from $60 to $75. 

Office of Sustainability opens “The Free Market”

The Office of Sustainability and Residential Operations opened the store at the start of July, where items are available at no cost. 

Hanover Selectboard votes to reduce speed limit on Lyme Road

The road is the construction location of the College’s newest student housing complex. 

Trends: Artists Tactfully Shorten Songs to Increase Chance at Virality

While streaming has removed the physical constraints on music, artists often favor shorter tracks when aiming for that viral moment.

Review: Netflix’s ‘You’re So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ is a Cliche But Endearing Look at Growing Up

The new movie authentically portrays the challenges of growing up with a heartwarming narrative, but it over-relies on familiar coming-of-age tropes.

Review: ‘GUTS’ Tackles the Intricacies of Girlhood, Heartbreak and Fame

Olivia Rodrigo's second album elevates her previous work, offering a poignant exploration of emotional complexity from an angst-ridden lens.

Advance Transit extends service on weekdays and Saturday

Advance Transit held Community feedback sessions over the spring and summer.

Dartmouth Dining supervisor Gordon Wright remembered for his care for others

Friends and students recalled Wright’s wit, generosity and extensive sports knowledge. 

Jack-O-Lantern retains trademark rights to Keggy the Keg

The Jack-O-Lantern sent a cease-and-desist letter to Dirtymouth, an apparel website that had been selling merchandise with images of Keggy the Keg, Dartmouth’s unofficial mascot.

Basketball players file petition to unionize

They mark the first Division 1 team to do so in the NIL era

College updates medical leave policy, effective January 2024

The new policy, renamed from the “medical leave policy” to the “time away for medical reasons policy,” expands support and resources for students taking time off. 

Rockefeller Center, Class of 1953 host event commemorating Eisenhower address

Attendees listened to historian William Hitchcock speak about Eisenhower’s 1953 commencement speech at the College.

First-Year Trips hosts 88% of Class of 2027

Freshmen participated across 134 different trips from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6

Photo Essay: Looking at Spain

One writer reflects on the little moments captured through her camera during her summer study abroad in Spain.

Reflection: The Musings of a Post-Pandemic Senior

As a soon to be graduating senior, one writer reflects on how the pandemic has affected his experience at Dartmouth. 

So Long, Summer

Addison Verot ’25 ruminates on the transition from sophomore summer to junior fall from the perspective of both herself and her classmates.

Q&A with author and anthropology professor Elizabeth Carpenter-Song

One writer speaks with Carpenter-Song about her new book on homelessness in the Upper Valley. 

‘I wanted to be there for future classes’: Spotlight on New Student Orientation Leaders

One writer spotlights how freshman Orientation Leaders welcomed  the ’27s.