When the Bubble Pops

 A look back at freshman fall, through the eyes of a senior.

How We Did It: Students Share Academic Advice

One writer, fresh into her sophomore year, explores the pressures of succeeding academically during freshman fall.

It’s Not Perfect, But it’s Home

After struggling to adjust to Dartmouth winters and stressors during his first year, one writer finally feels ready to call Dartmouth home. 

Tips to Finding Your ‘Sweet Spot’ Among Study Spaces at Dartmouth

From the Tower Room, to the Stacks, to 3FB, to the Cube, students share their favorite study spots around campus. 

Your First Prerequisite of Dartmouth: The ABCs

There’s a lot of Dartmouth lingo — here’s an alphabetized list to get you started.

Editors’ Note: Freshman Special Issue 2022

The Class of 2026 arrives during the anniversary of many milestones at the College.

A guide to club sports try-outs, competition and everything in between

Curious about club sports at Dartmouth? Read about some of the largest and most popular teams — from rugby, tennis and soccer to hockey and figure-skating — here. 

Varsity student-athletes set goals for upcoming fall, highlight team culture

Student-athletes from men and women’s cross country, football, women’s rugby, volleyball and men and women’s soccer shared how they are gearing up for the fall season.

‘Every game was a fight’: A history of the greatest successes in Big Green football

From the team’s first game in 1881 to its Ivy League championship win in 2021, the Dartmouth football program has a rich history. 

Behind the curtain: A sneak peek into this fall’s Hop productions

The Hopkins Center for the Arts will be offering a wide array of musical, theatrical and dance performances this fall. 

A Cappella at Dartmouth: A Real Life ‘Pitch Perfect’?

From open rehearsals to audition dates to testimonials from current members, here’s everything you need to know about a cappella at Dartmouth. 

Alex Simpson ’22 dies on Saturday at age 22

Simpson, who was a French and psychology double major, died after losing a battle with recurring childhood cancer, according to her obituary. 

Richard Ellison, Master of Health Care Delivery Science student, dies in Hanover

Ellison served as an Army surgeon for more than two decades and subsequently worked as a traveling physician. 

Anthropology professor Deborah Nichols ‘inspired generations,’ remembered for kindness

Nichols, who was the first female tenured anthropology professor at Dartmouth, died at age 70 in July.  

President Hanlon discusses reproductive rights at White House

 The roundtable was attended by higher education leaders from around the nation.

Graffiti criticizing sexual violence policies, Greek life found on campus

 The College is currently investigating the graffiti, according to the College spokesperson.  

Learning to Accept the Ups and Downs: Reflections from a DOC Fifty Hiker

A hiker of the DOC Fifty — a 54-mile trek from Moosilauke Ravine Lodge to Hanover — shares why attitude is everything, especially when faced with a challenge like the Fifty. 

A Farewell to Sophomore Summer

One writer looks back at this summer and the complicated feelings that arise.

Q&A with jewelry studio director Jeff Georgantes

Georgantes discussed what the studio brings to the campus community and how it becomes “a second home” for some students.

Editor’s Note