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. 

Students react to the College’s replacement of undergraduate student loans with scholarship grants

While some students supported the change, others noted caveats to the new financial aid policy, which aims to help middle-income families. 

Students and alumni petition to rename, expand Russian department

The petition, which has more than 100 signatures, calls for the College to restructure the Russian department to focus more broadly on Eastern European studies. 

Proposed changes to Title IX could increase inclusivity at Dartmouth

The Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX increase protection against harassment for gender and identity expression. 

The Cheap Seats: Girls, Girls, Girls

50 years since Title IX’s passage, sports have become a powerful instrument of opportunity for gender equality. The kicker — women aren’t done yet. 

Women’s hockey head coach Liz Keady Norton tapped as U18 women’s national team assistant coach

Big Green women’s hockey coach Liz Keady Norton will be assistant coach for the U18 women’s hockey team. From her players’ perspectives, there is no better coach for the job. 

Lyme Road housing project resumes with modified location

The proposed apartments — which would house 400 undergraduate students — will be relocated across Lyme Road to the north end of the golf course.

Senators Rob Portman ’78, Jeanne Shaheen speak about war on Ukraine

The bipartisan talk featured discussion on the impact of Russian disinformation and the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine.