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Seniors’ belongings to be shipped home by mid-June, other students’ to follow

By Soleil Gaylord | May 14, 2020

In an email to campus on Wednesday morning, Dean of the College Kathryn Lively announced that seniors’ belongings left on campus will be packed and shipped to them by mid-June and that all other items will be returned to students no later than August 15. The College will pay for packing and shipping.

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Cait McGovern ’21 elected Student Assembly president

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | May 12, 2020

Students have elected Cait McGovern ’21 and Jonathan Briffault ’21 as their Student Assembly president and vice president, respectively. The McGovern-Briffault ticket ran a campaign focused on student wellness, administrative transparency and student engagement.

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Alumni, students support Dirt Cowboy with online coffee bean orders

By Emily Lu and Archita Harathi | May 12, 2020

Students and alumni have rallied to support Dirt Cowboy Cafe — a Hanover coffee shop struggling during the coronavirus shutdown — by ordering coffee beans online. After a spike in orders across the country, owner Tom Guerra said that he was able to rehire two full-time employees and catch up on rent. 

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Main Street businesses consider reopening as some statewide orders lifted

By Andrew Sasser | May 12, 2020

In an order issued by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on May 1, hair salons, drive-in theaters, private golf courses and retail stores were allowed to reopen with restrictions on Monday.

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A guide to the 2020 Student Assembly election

By Lauren Adler and Caitlin McCarthy | May 11, 2020

On Saturday, this year’s candidates for Student Assembly president and vice president went head to head in a live zoom debate to vie for students’ votes. Olivia Audsley ’21 and Cait McGovern ’21 are running for SA president, with María Teresa Hidalgo ’22 and Jonathan Briffault ’21 running for vice president as Audsley and McGovern’s running mates, respectively.

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SA candidates push for transparency as Trustee records remain largely inaccessible

By Marco Allen | May 11, 2020

In a closed-door meeting during November 1971, Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees voted to allow the matriculation of women at Dartmouth. While students know the outcome of this meeting, they will not be able to know exactly what was said until 2021. The meeting proceedings remain in private archives, inaccessible to the public.

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Morano Gelato permanently closes its doors

By Andrew Sasser | May 9, 2020

Hanover gelateria Morano Gelato announced Friday that it has permanently closed due to “economic hardships” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press statement from owner Morgan Morano.

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Senior class president, VP candidates hope to unite Class of 2021

By Lauren Adler | May 8, 2020

In the midst of Dartmouth’s first-ever round of virtual campaigning period, seniors are vying for the support of their classmates to become class president and vice president. Voting will begin on May 11 at 5 p.m. and end on May 12 at 5 p.m.

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Dartmouth library provides pickup services and online resources during remote term

By Jacob Strier and Yilin Huo | May 8, 2020

While the Dartmouth Library has dramatically reduced its on-campus presence in response to COVID-19, the staff is still working to provide  pickup services and expanded digital resources. 

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As Class of ’25 considers colleges remotely, Dartmouth maintains testing requirement

By Reilly Olinger | May 7, 2020

With admissions testing and non-essential travel on hold, current high school juniors have been left stressed over college admissions requirements and facing the prospect of getting to know Dartmouth and other colleges remotely.

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Sig Ep return pushed to fall 2021, lawsuit continues

By Lauren Adler | May 5, 2020

Due to complications from the ongoing pandemic, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity’s return to campus, originally slated for this fall, has been pushed back a year to the fall of 2021.

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Tenure review process continues, one-year extension granted to junior faculty

By Caitlin McCarthy and Lucas Gatterman | May 5, 2020

The tenure track, normally a six-year-long process at Dartmouth, has been adjusted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the College is continuing to evaluate professors up for tenure this year, it is offering a one-year extension to junior faculty on the tenure track.

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Student Assembly candidates begin virtual campaigns

By Pierce Wilson | May 4, 2020

On Saturday, Student Assembly kicked off its first ever virtual campaign period. Voting will begin on Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m. and conclude on May 12.

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Without membership dues, local sororities struggle to make insurance payments

By Hannah Jinks | May 4, 2020

As the global economy continues to experience losses, Dartmouth’s local sororities — none of which charged dues this term — are struggling to pay off their insurance premiums. A coalition of local sororities has banded together to negotiate a reduction or delay of insurance payments with the College’s administration.

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Provost Helble hosts first “Community Conversation”

By Lorraine Liu | May 4, 2020

On April 29, Provost Joseph Helble broadcast his first “Community Conversation” live on YouTube. The event is part of a weekly series of panel discussions and live Q&A sessions intended to provide updates on the College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Professors try new techniques to engage students online

By Allison Wachen | May 4, 2020

To alleviate some of the challenges of remote learning, many professors have adapted their courses in an effort to keep their students engaged. In the process, some have found the online format an opportunity to implement new ideas — from extra TA support to class themes to visiting experts helping students with final projects.

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Class of ’24 decides on Dartmouth remotely, considers gap years

By Reilly Olinger | May 1, 2020

Nearly 2,000 students accepted to the Class of 2024 must decide by today whether to spend their next four years at Dartmouth. With social distancing orders making campus tours challenging and the possibility of a remote fall term lurking, prospective students face uncertainty.

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Student’s pug first U.S. dog to test positive for COVID-19

By Arielle Beak | May 1, 2020

It seems that even man’s best friend can’t escape the pandemic. Winston the pug, owned by Ben McLean ’22 and his family, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 24, making him the first dog in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus. 

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Student groups, administration consider student role in College decisions

By Marco Allen | May 1, 2020

As Dartmouth’s COVID-19 task force continues to send out near weekly emails informing the student body of the College’s latest decisions, students are considering the best way to offer student input.

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Ed Winchester remembered for leadership and warmth

By Arielle Beak | April 30, 2020

A gifted storyteller, Olympic rower and leader, Ed Winchester was known for his endless optimism and good humor. Winchester, who served as executive director of marketing and communications at the Tuck School of Business, died from natural causes on April 22. He was 49.

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