Dragon Dancing at Dartmouth: History of campus Lunar New Year celebrations

As the campus’s Asian community has grown in recent decades, annual celebrations have remained a vital tradition.

History illustrated: The art of the Winter Carnival poster

One writer delves into the history of the Winter Carnival poster — a symbol of Dartmouth tradition.

Class of 1989 raises $30 million for new residential building

Construction of the building — which will consist of the Class of 1989 Hall and a currently unnamed hall — will begin on West Wheelock Street in spring 2026.

Winter Carnival goes prehistoric with ‘Jurassic Parka’ theme

The annual celebration will feature dinosaur-themed events — such as a “Dino Dinner” — film screenings and the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Q&A with government professor Jennifer Lind post-Senate testimony

On Jan. 30, Lind, who specializes in United States-China relations, testified in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations about China’s influence operations in the United States. 

Reflection: SAD (Sick at Dartmouth)

One writer reflects on how illness has become a recurring feature of her terms.

Fast-Tracking the Future: Students Reflect on Graduating Early

Seniors who plan to graduate this winter discuss the rationale behind their decision.

Hanover’s Hot Topic: The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab

CRREL is an engineering research facility with a focus on cold regions and a tight-knit relationship with the College.

Editor’s Note

Campus organizations celebrate Lunar New Year

Last week, student clubs and the College rang in the Year of the Snake, which began on Jan. 29.  

DSG presses Beilock on campus immigration measures

Senators and student attendees asked College President Sian Leah Beilock and other administrators about Dartmouth’s compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and bringing incoming Gazan student Omar Rashid’s ’29 to campus.

Dean of the Faculty stepping down next fall, two years before end of appointment

After eight years as dean, Elizabeth Smith will return to teaching undergraduates as the role transforms under the Future of Arts and Sciences project.  

Duncan Watson talks trash — and recycling — at Still North reading

Watson read from his debut memoir, “Everyone’s Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds,” on Jan. 29.

Women’s basketball falls twice in a row to Cornell and Columbia

The Big Green now stands at 2-5 in Ivy League play — with an overall record of 3-8 at home and 5-4 on the road. 

Men’s ice hockey loses ‘tennis ball game’ against Princeton

The team fell 3-1 to the Tigers following a 5-4 overtime loss to Quinnipiac University the night before.

Students raise concerns with campus fire safety after incidents at Gile, Little Halls

A fire at Gile Hall and steam leak in Little Hall prompted questions about fire alarm volumes and the handling of heating issues by campus services.  

Dartmouth alumnus found guilty in rape trial

A jury declared Kyle Clampitt ’20 guilty on 12 counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault and not guilty on two counts of strangulation.

Professors discuss potential implications of H-1B visa changes

Changes to the visa program could restrict the College’s hiring of foreign faculty.

Changes to federal research funding cause ‘uncertainty’ on campus

College President Sian Leah Beilock has communicated to faculty that the College will not pause existing research or grant spending at this time.