Reflection: The view from mid-February

Marius DeMartino ’25 reflects on taking some time for himself this winter.

Slipping, Tripping and Winter Term Living

One writer chronicles the ubiquitous experience of icy, snowy falls on campus.

Where in the World Were the ’24s?

A change in D-Plan rules means that more juniors than ever are spending fall term off-campus — so what were they up to last term?

Editors' Note

Q&A with inaugural chief compliance officer Alejandro Diaz

Previously the chief compliance officer at Temple University, Diaz began his tenure at Dartmouth on Jan. 30 and oversees the College’s adherence to complex regulatory structures. 

Community explores past, present and future of Dartmouth snow sculpture

Students, alumni and Hanover residents speak about the triumphs — and the challenges — of building the annual sculpture.

Students celebrate ‘Black Joy’ during Black Legacy Month

Started in 2016, Black Legacy Month consists of student-organized programming throughout February, designed to celebrate and recognize Black culture at Dartmouth.

First-Year Trips 2023 directorate announced

This year’s directorate hopes to create more trip options and restructure activities to be more inclusive for students with different interests.

Iranian-American feminist activist Masih Alinejad speaks at Democracy Summit

The exiled dissident who has been called “The Woman Whose Hair Frightens Iran” answered questions and addressed criticism during the talk.

Trends: The rom-com is coming back in a new way

Back from the early 2000s, rom-coms are now prioritizing diverse plots and casts as they make their resurgence. 

Men’s basketball takes down top-ranked Princeton, keeps Ivy Tournament hopes alive

The Big Green’s 15-point second-half lead, grabbed after a 30-8 scoring run, quickly evaporated to two, but Dartmouth held strong for the win.

Women’s hockey falls to St. Lawrence and Clarkson

After elimination from playoff contention, the Big Green struggled to break the momentum of its recent opponents.

The Run: Championship Season

Varsity distance runner and former sports editor Jason Norris ’24 writes about the track team’s season so far as the squad sets sights on the upcoming Ivy League Indoor Heptagonal Championships.

Retired Safety and Security officer Teddy Willey dies at age 63

Willey worked for Safety and Security for 20 years and “pretty much everyone on campus knew him,” according to Safety and Security director Keiselim Montás.

Evolving traditions of Winter Carnival stay true to ‘valuing the winter experience’

Originating within the Dartmouth Outing Club, Winter Carnival traditions have brought decades of College students together.

Shattuck Observatory: A spotlight on the telescope’s presence on campus

The Observatory is currently used for public observation, faculty research and student observing sessions.

‘It has not felt like an average winter‘: Q&A with earth sciences professor Erich Osterberg

Osterberg reflects on this winter’s weather, highlighting rainstorms, the jet stream and typical regional patterns.

Students lead efforts to organize Winter Carnival

The Winter Carnival Council and other volunteers provide the groundwork for the weekend’s festivities.

Diving into Dartmouth Dining: A look at every campus cafe

Spread across campus, Dartmouth Dining cafes offer a vast selection of menu items and specialties.

Editors’ Note: Winter Carnival Special Issue 2023