Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Wholeness

One writer reflects on learning to love.

Editors' Note

Upper Valley organizations provide free Plan B, expose anti-abortion centers

After Roe v. Wade was overturned this summer, abortion rights organizations have coordinated efforts to provide free and accessible emergency contraception to Dartmouth and Upper Valley community members.

North End Housing project continues board approval process with public hearings

At a Hanover Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Feb. 2, town residents voiced concerns with aspects of the North End Housing project, a 397-bed complex 1.4 miles north of the Green. 

‘I’ll just stop grading’: Students, faculty reflect on ChatGPT after computer science course turns to paper exams

Students and faculty discussed how ChatGPT may change how homework assignments are completed and how students are assessed.

Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine director Omar Shakir speaks on campus

Approximately 50 students listened to Shakir outline how analysis by the Human Rights Watch found that the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians qualifies as “apartheid.”

Biology students travel to top eye research hospital in India

Two professors and a group of students traveled to Madurai, India over winterim to conduct international research in ophthalmology.  

Track and field sees historic performance at Scarlet and White Invite

The meet was highlighted by new program records on both the men’s and women’s side — Eric Gibson ’23 set a new mark in the 1000 meter race and Julia Fenerty ’23 in the 800 meter.

Men’s basketball drops back-to-back contests to Brown and Yale

The Big Green could not continue its momentum following Adelekun’s historic performance over Columbia, losing both of these games by double-digit margins to drop to sixth place in the Ivy League.

Men’s hockey falls to Princeton and Quinnipiac

Following a string of victories, the Big Green loses to Princeton University and Quinnipiac University at home.

Summit on Juniper residents report heating outages

Some 40 units have experienced heating issues throughout the winter term, and graduate student organizers point out a number of issues with the third-party company operating several of the complex’s buildings. 

Snack bars to return to accepting meal swipes

The return of meal swipe usage — which will begin on Feb. 7 — comes with the compromise that snack bars will now open an hour later.

Lori Arviso Alvord ’79 hosts lecture on integrating Native and Western medicine

In part of an ongoing lecture series hosted by the Dickey Center, Alvord shared how elements of ceremonies and Navajo practices can improve one’s health.

Winter outdoor programming reduced from past years due to lessened COVID-19 restrictions

The ice rink on the Green and fire pits on Massachusetts Row were first set up in the winter of 2021 amid efforts to increase outdoor programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Noon Panir in the Dark” sheds light on humanity behind women’s rights movement in Iran

The play, written by Armita Mirkarimi ’25, tells a story of being Iranian and growing up that isn’t completely surrounded by pain and trauma.

The Look Ahead: Week 6

Skiing will continue to compete in the Saint Michael’s Carnival, women’s and men’s tennis hope to remain undefeated in their upcoming matches and the infamous Dartmouth vs. Princeton hockey game will be hosted in the Thompson Arena.

‘These deaths feel like a death in the family’: Dartmouth Asian American Studies Collective hosts vigil to grieve victims of mass shootings

In the aftermath of three mass shootings in California that primarily targeted Asian Americans, DAASC hosted speakers and a series of community-building events to honor the victims on Monday.

Dartmouth appoints LaMar Bunts as College’s first chief transformation officer

Bunts will be in charge of expanding the net revenue growth and extending the reach and impact of the College.

Five allegations of unwanted sexual touching emerge against former temporary male College employee

The suspect — who has not been publicly identified — is under investigation for touching five female College students in the same day, and was immediately fired in light of the allegations.