From the Bleachers: Chaos across college football

Baily Deeter breaks down a crazy year in college football in this week's edition of "From the Bleachers."

Roundup: Week 8

Football crushed No. 16 Princeton University 31-7, men’s hockey beat Colgate University 3-2 but lost to No. 15 Cornell University 5-4, the swimming and diving team opened its season at Brown University and more in this week’s roundup.

After bomb threats at peer institutions, Dartmouth has not received any threats, Safety and Security ‘on alert’

All four threats against the other Ivies were determined to be not credible.

Community members express mixed feelings following announcement of Hanover town manager Julia Griffin’s plans to retire

Griffin has served as town manager for the past 25 years; while town organization members wish her well, students remember Griffin for her guest column “Selfish Students.” 

Students report incidents of theft, unwanted entry

As students reacclimate to living on-campus, some also reported incidents of unwanted entry into their dorm rooms.

College mostly maintains virtual mental health resources

Dick’s House Counseling Center, Mental Health Union and Student Wellness Center offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person services.

Monica Morrison ’07 and Rob Langrick Tu’06 reach settlement in defamation case following allegations of 2005 sexual assault

As part of the settlement, Morrison’s insurance company paid $175,000 to Langrick. 

Hall of Krame: Dartmouth Hockey’s NHL Recruitment Freeze

The puck dropped on the men’s hockey season last Friday, and without NHL prospects on its roster, Dartmouth already faces a huge disadvantage compared to much of its conference.

DDS experiences shortages as a result of theft, supply chain issues

DDS has devised a “Good Karma” box where students can return items consequence-free — but the first one was stolen.

Ombuds office to be reinstated, College confirms

The office, which has remained vacant since 2017, will be one place for community members to voice concerns — but current plans don’t include undergraduate students.

Professors find greater student engagement with in-person teaching

As campus nears the end of fall term, professors are relieved to transition away from the past year’s remote format. 

Did They Keep Their Promise? An Updated Look at Mental Health Resources

Five months after Dartmouth pledged to bolster mental health support on campus, students reflect on how effectively these changes address weaknesses in the College's mental health infrastructure.

Eight Eerie Weeks at Dartmouth

Students reflect on their various fears and how they combat them. 

Winter is Coming: Coping With Seasonal Depression

Ahead of winter term, students discuss how the weather impacts their mood and one professor has suggestions for how to combat SAD.

‘Shocked, But Also Turned On’: Student Experiences at Lingerie

Hear from students who attended The Tabard’s termly Lingerie show and learn about its history. 

People, Spaces, Pines: Rating Alternative Study Spaces on and Around Campus

Everyone knows about Baker-Berry and Sanborn, but where else can students study when they’re looking for a change of scenery?

Editors' Note

Sexual Violence Prevention Project understaffing threatens College’s anti-sexual misconduct initiative

Due to understaffing, the Class of 2023 may go without SVPP coursework for the entire 2021-22 academic year.

13 winter off-campus programs forge ahead, with three seeing changes in locations

Students and faculty are excited for the full set of study abroads that are set to run this winter, with no program cancellations expected and minimal changes due to COVID-19. 

ACLU-NH represents the Valley News in police transparency case

An ACLU-NH lawyer said it might take months for the New Hampshire Supreme Court to decide whether Canaan’s police investigation results would be made public.