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Hanlon knew of sexual misconduct claims against Michigan administrator while provost, report finds

By Kyle Mullins | August 14, 2020

College President Phil Hanlon, as University of Michigan provost, was aware of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against a former professor and administrator when he recommended him for a promotion to the dean of U-M’s School of Public Health, according to an independent investigation into years of alleged misconduct released by the university on July 31. 

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Students assigned between one and three on-campus terms

By Andrew Sasser | August 14, 2020

Though many students expected to receive two terms of on-campus enrollment for the upcoming academic year, only around 60 percent of undergraduate students received two terms, according to an email sent to campus by Dean of the College Kathryn Lively on Aug. 3.

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Graduate student ends hunger strike

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | August 7, 2020

After hunger striking for nearly four weeks, computer science Ph.D. student Maha Hasan Alshawi has agreed to end her strike in protest of the College’s handling of her harassment and retaliatory academic action allegations against two computer science professors.

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Town of Hanover enacts mask mandate, proposes new amendment to rental housing ordinance

By Andrew Sasser | August 7, 2020

In response to complaints of Dartmouth students in Hanover violating the CDC’s health guidelines, the town of Hanover recently passed a mask ordinance effective Aug. 10.

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Nearly 1,000 Dartmouth community members sign petition calling on College to dissociate from the Review

By Soleil Gaylord | August 7, 2020

More than 950 Dartmouth students, alumni, faculty, employees and family members have signed a petition calling on Dartmouth to formally dissociate from the conservative student newspaper, The Dartmouth Review.

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Survey polls students’ views on Dartmouth’s plan for the 2020-2021 academic year

By William Chen and Aaron Lee | August 7, 2020

Recently, The Dartmouth surveyed the student body on its opinions and reactions regarding the College’s plans for the upcoming academic year. The following article presents the findings.

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College names external investigator for graduate student’s harassment claims

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | August 6, 2020

The College has selected the external investigator who will review the harassment allegations graduate student Maha Hasan Alshawi has brought against two computer science professors.

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Solomon Rajput ’14 takes on Michigan incumbent for seat in Congress

By Jacob Strier | August 3, 2020

Medical student turned progressive politician Solomon Rajput ’14 is taking on an 87-year-old political dynasty in his campaign for Michigan’s 12th Congressional district, using TikTok and other platforms to amass supporters and volunteers. 

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Fall classes to be mostly online due to equity concerns, logistical issues

By Hannah Jinks and Kyle Mullins | August 2, 2020

Professors teaching classes this fall are grappling with social distancing requirements, logistical challenges and concerns about equity as they design their courses, compelling the vast majority to keep their classes fully online even as thousands of students return to the Upper Valley. 

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Hanover businesses report nearly 2,000 jobs saved by Paycheck Protection Program

By Lorraine Liu | July 31, 2020

According to data released by the Small Business Administration on July 6, a total of 165 businesses in Hanover were approved for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, a federal relief effort established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. All in all, the PPP loans helped retain 1,991 jobs in Hanover, according to the dataset. 

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New ICE rules prohibit newly enrolled international students with fully online classes from entering U.S.

By Arielle Beak | July 31, 2020

Newly enrolled international students will not be able to enter the U.S. to take fully online courses at American colleges and universities during the fall term, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced in a press release on July 24. 

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'24s make final plans for gap years

By Reilly Olinger | July 31, 2020

Changing policies and administrative deadlines have left members of the Class of 2024 frustrated, but many who were interested in taking gap years have since finalized their plans.  

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College makes changes to Title IX policy in response to new federal requirements

By Lauren Adler | July 31, 2020

On July 14, Dartmouth’s Title IX office released proposed amendments to the College’s sexual and gender-based misconduct policy. 

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‘20X Challenge’ comes to a close

By Sam Ferrone | July 31, 2020

The 20X Challenge, a 20-day course of education, fundraising and discussion on the topic of diversity and inclusion in Greek houses, came to a close on July 21, leaving participants optimistic about the future of racial inclusivity in Dartmouth Greek life — though no specific changes to Greek spaces have yet been publicized.

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Victoria Xiao '22 suspends campaign for NH state legislature

By Coalter Palmer | July 31, 2020

Victoria Xiao ’22 has suspended her campaign for one of the four New Hampshire House of Representatives seats in Hanover’s district. 

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New Student Advisory Board to consult on COVID-19 decisions

By Abigail Mihaly | July 30, 2020

As some undergraduates prepare to return to the Upper Valley in September, the College has compiled a committee of students to help administrators understand student concerns.

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Quarantine guidelines include mandatory testing, meal delivery and ban on unauthorized gatherings

By Kyle Mullins | July 28, 2020

Undergraduate students returning to the Upper Valley during the 2020-2021 academic year will be subject to strict 14-day quarantine regulations that “exceed those prescribed by the state of New Hampshire,” including mandatory testing for COVID-19, whether they are living on or off campus.

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Student continues hunger strike, declines College’s offer to investigate claims due to preconditions

By Gigi Grigorian | July 27, 2020

Computer science Ph.D. student Maha Hasan Alshawi has entered the 14th day of her hunger strike after declining the College’s offer to investigate her harassment claims if she ended her strike and sought medical attention.

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Rockefeller Center panel disrupted by 'Zoombombing' incident

By Savannah Eller | July 26, 2020

Joining other institutions across the U.S. facing unwanted online intrusions into meetings held on  Zoom, the College experienced its first reported “Zoombombing” incident on Monday at a public event organized by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy. 

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Hundreds of Black faculty, staff and students call on the College to address structural racism

By Pierce Wilson | July 24, 2020

Addressing the July 1 joint statement from the Board of Trustees and College senior leadership on taking steps to address systemic racism at Dartmouth, a collective of Black faculty and staff began circulating an open letter on July 14 that calls for the College to take more concrete actions towards racial justice. 

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