Editors’ Note: Winter Carnival Special Issue 2025

In this year’s Winter Carnival Special Issue, we take a moment to reflect on Dartmouth’s past — while making sure to savor the present.

Swapping Snow Boots for Skis: Making the Most of the Hanover Cold

One writer explores how Dartmouth students make the most of winter term through campus traditions, “perfect term” challenges and more.

Reflection: Taking Dartmouth For Granted

One author reflects on the balance between nostalgia and change.

Winter Bucket List: Nostalgic Senior Edition

One writer compiles her ultimate winter bucket list — complete with skating, ice castles and even an excursion across country lines — for her final winter in Hanover.

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.

Women’s ice hockey finds spark under new leadership

After a tough few seasons, Dartmouth women’s ice hockey has started to find its footing — owing, at least in part, to an almost entirely new coaching staff.

Down the Bunny Hill: ’28s try winter sports

Inspired by Hanover’s mountains, social opportunities and even a graduation requirement, freshmen are taking advantage of the winter season to learn new sports, from skiing to ice skating.

Skating Around Hanover: Embracing winter the Dartmouth way

The unique outdoor rinks on campus and in the Upper Valley make ice skating at Dartmouth a new experience for students and faculty alike.

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.