Dormitory construction and renovation projects on hold

Following the release of Dartmouth’s reopening plan last week, students have raised questions about the housing options on the College’s campus.

College brings back some employees, offers retirement package to staff

As the College continues to follow its reopening plan, it has increased the presence for some employees on campus, while also offering early retirement packages. 

Jewel of India relocates and reopens for takeout on July 15

Though Jewel of India was unable to renew its original lease with the College, the Hanover restaurant has relocated to the property previously occupied by Noodle Station and The Swirl & Pearl at 11 Lebanon St. Jewel of India will re-open for takeout orders on July 15.

Number of academic dishonesty incidents during spring term remains within normal range

The College’s Academic Honor Principle was not a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to college life. Despite concerns that the move to online learning would result in a rise in incidents of academic dishonesty, the Office of Community Standards and Accountability did not receive more reports than normal, and the number of students involved in incidents only increased “within reason,” OCSA director Katharine Strong said.  

Confronting diversity issues at Geisel: from Instagram to institutional change

In the wake of anti-racism protests and actions, members of the Geisel School of Medicine have begun speaking out against and taking measures to combat diversity and equity issues at their medical institution. 

Dartmouth cuts five sports teams and closes Hanover Country Club

Dartmouth announced this afternoon that it will eliminate the men’s and women’s golf, men’s lightweight rowing and men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs, effective immediately, in order to increase flexibility in admissions and ease its budget deficit. In addition, the Hanover Country Club will permanently close.

Ivy League cancels fall sports, no competition until 2021

The Ivy League announced this evening that all intercollegiate athletic activity will be canceled for the fall in response to growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The feasibility of moving fall sports to the spring, as well as plans for winter and spring sports, will be determined at a later date.

Local sororities amend constitutions to include non-binary people

Following uncertainty among Dartmouth sororites and the Inter-Sorority Council over the inclusion of non-binary and gender non-conforming people in their bylaws, members of local sororities Chi Delta, Kappa Delta Epsilon and Sigma Delta each voted at the end of spring term to change their house constitutions to explicitly include non-binary potential new members.

Dartmouth community members respond to weather vane removal

The weather vane depicting an image of a Native American, which formerly sat atop Baker-Berry Library, was removed last Friday in response to student and community concerns about its alleged offensive nature. 

Students express discontent over College’s reopening plan

In response to the campus-wide email on Monday describing the College’s plans for the upcoming academic year, students have expressed discontent and suggested changes to the College’s reopening plan.

Sun: 'I'm Sick of This Clean Air'

The Problem with Layups: Taking AAAS Classes Seriously

Many Dartmouth students see AAAS courses as “layups,” whether they are introductory courses or upper level courses, when they are in reality quite rigorous.

Q&A with history professor Matthew Delmont

The Dartmouth sat down with history professor Matthew Delmont to discuss the history and background behind the various types of responses to racial injustice.

Editors' Note

We all know their names — Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner — and the list goes on for far too long. We mourn the loss of those whose lives were unjustly cut short, and condemn the systemic racism that riddles American culture, institutions and politics.