A look back on news for the Class of 2024

The Class of 2024 experienced a tumultuous four years at Dartmouth — marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 student deaths and the inauguration of Sian Leah Beilock, the College’s first female President.

College hosts senior week for graduating class

Between June 2 and June 8, graduating seniors participated in a series of events planned by their classmates.

Lookback on Dartmouth Dining

Dartmouth Dining has undergone significant transformations throughout its history, from eliminating College-provided provisions to modern-day innovations informed by student feedback.

Class of 2024: Senior Survey

The Dartmouth’s ninth annual survey of the graduating class found that seniors had a positive college experience in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss of classmates and tumultuous political and administrative relations.

Sweeney: Plant-Based Cigarette

This week, Thadryan Sweeney GR takes a look at an ironic rationalization during smoke-break.

Peters: Missing General Tso's

In this week's cartoon, Marleigh Peters '24 weighs her options to optimize her last meals at Dartmouth.

Match Point: Tennis and Dating at Dartmouth

One writer shares everything she knows about love and tennis, as someone who knows very little about love and tennis.

Don’t Say ‘So Long’ to Pong!

One writer explores the ways in which Dartmouth students keep the tradition of pong alive after graduation.

TTLG: The Dartmouth Bells

TTLG: More Happy Than Not

I am ready to leave this school, but not without looking back at the memories I’ve made — both good and bad. 

TTLG: Leaving Home Behind

Former news executive editor Elle Muller ’24 reflects on growing up at a College that came to feel like her home.

Editors’ Note

In this year’s Commencement and Reunions Special Issue, we celebrate the Class of 2024 and look back at the challenges the graduating seniors have overcome.

From Stage to Screen: Arts graduates script their own futures

Arts majors from the Class of 2024 are pursuing a wide array of career paths, from producing films and working in theater to exploring art therapy and tech startups.

Home Away From Home: History of the Dartmouth Lūʻau

 One writer follows the history of the annual Dartmouth Lūʻau, from its creation in 1996 to present day. 

Q&A with 2024 Commencement speaker Roger Federer

Federer discussed his career, philanthropy and the transcendent power of sports.

Take it or leave it: How seniors’ belongings preserve memories and traditions

As Dartmouth seniors pack up their rooms, they must make decisions about what to take with them into the next chapter and what to leave behind.

A New Tradition: The legacy of the Joshua Balara Memorial Powderpuff Tournament

The annual football tournament will continue after Balara’s class, the Class of 2024, graduates.

Too Hot to Handle: Warm weather fashion on campus

As summer approaches, new fashion trends are emerging around campus.