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Minor fire at Phi Delt forces students to be rehoused for the evening

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | February 23, 2020

Local fire departments on Sunday afternoon responded to a fire at Phi Delta Alpha fraternity. The fire was confined to the third-floor bathroom of the fraternity and quickly extinguished, according to Hanover Fire Department captain Michael Gilbert.

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DDS seeking to implement biometric technology at registers

By Jason Romero | February 21, 2020

Dartmouth Dining Services has been actively looking into incorporating biometrics at the Class of 1953 Commons, according to Dartmouth Dining Services director Jon Plodzik. 

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Counselors respond to claims about mental health resources

By Jason Romero | February 21, 2020

Near the beginning of this term, a poster was hung in Novack Cafe criticizing how the College addresses mental health on campus.

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Bar One debuts as 'equivalent social space'

By Soleil Gaylord | February 21, 2020

Last Thursday evening, Bar One made its debut — with nearly 140 students in attendance. Organized by the Palaeopitus senior society and funded by the Office of the President, Bar One attempts to supplement other campus offerings such as Collis After Dark, which provide students with alternative social spaces. 

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Q&A with Stinson's Village Store owner Jack Stinson

By Caitlin McCarthy | February 21, 2020

Many people at the College know of as Jack Stinson as a Hanover fixture. The owner of Stinson’s Village Store and a common caterer for the College — such as for the First-Year Trips program — Stinson has seen Hanover and the College change and adapt over the last 40 years.

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Amid event controversy, College Republicans leadership resigns

By Peter Charalambous | February 20, 2020

The chairman and co-vice chairman of the Dartmouth College Republicans resigned from their positions on Tuesday night, citing “recent developments” in a statement written by the organization’s board obtained by The Dartmouth.

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Sexual misconduct lawsuit settlement unique for class size

By Lauren Adler | February 20, 2020

Last month, federal judge Landya McCafferty preliminarily approved a $14 million settlement in the class action sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Dartmouth regarding the conduct of three former professors in the psychological and brain sciences department.

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Company offers loans on earning potential

By Jacob Strier | February 20, 2020

A new finance company, Thrive Cash, is banking not on Dartmouth students’ credit history, finances or national identity, but instead on their future earnings. 

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Newly renovated building honors anonymous donors to Dartmouth

By Amber Bhutta | February 18, 2020

Funded primarily by the College’s ongoing “The Call to Lead” capital campaign, the newly renovated Anonymous Hall’s construction prioritizes sustainability and alumni recognition.

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Panel analyzes results of New Hampshire presidential primary

By Caitlin McCarthy | February 18, 2020

The votes have been counted, the student canvasser tables at Novack Cafe are empty and the 2020 New Hampshire primary election has passed. But what exactly should community members make of the results?

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Professors, former student author book on campus diversity

By Emily Lu | February 18, 2020

In the midst of polarized opinions about diversity on college campuses, government professor and associate dean of faculty for the social sciences John Carey, government professor Yusaku Horiuchi and Stanford University Ph.D. student Katherine Clayton ’18 have published a book titled “Campus Diversity: The Hidden Consensus.” 

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Professors, nonprofit leaders raise concerns about new EPA rule

By Jennifer Chen | February 18, 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which was finalized on Jan. 23, will likely create environmental issues both locally and broadly, according to Dartmouth professors and environmental nonprofit leaders.

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Dartmouth ranks 55th in study of generosity in college financial aid

By Arielle Beak | February 14, 2020

Dartmouth ranked low among peer institutions in a Chronicle of Higher Education study of colleges that are most “generous” to its financially neediest students.

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While Michigan provost, Hanlon received misconduct allegations against administrator

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | February 14, 2020

College President Phil Hanlon, while serving as provost of the University of Michigan, was made aware in 2010 of allegations of misbehavior against an administrator who was in the process of receiving a promotion, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.

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Winter Carnival sees few canceled events, small number of arrests

By Maud McCole | February 14, 2020

Despite weeks of warmer weather leading up to Winter Carnival, temperatures dropped on Friday and remained low throughout the weekend, preventing the traditional polar bear swim and ice skating on Occom Pond.

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Dartmouth Comedy Network brings 'Datamatch' to campus

By Eliza Gallant | February 14, 2020

Datamatch, a free matchmaking service started by Harvard University students 25 years ago, has arrived at Dartmouth. 

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Buttigieg closely follows Sanders, with Klobuchar surging to third

By Alex Fredman | February 12, 2020

Analysis on the results of the New Hampshire primary.

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Hanover High sees busy day at polls, significant same-day registration

By Lauren Adler | February 12, 2020

With the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. yesterday, around 400 voters an hour cast their ballots in Hanover High School’s gymnasium for the New Hampshire presidential primaries. 

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Scenes from a watch party: Results trickle in slowly, but surely

By Eileen Brady | February 12, 2020

Around 90 students packed the Collis Center’s TV lounge on Tuesday night to watch the results of the New Hampshire primary unfold.

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Sanders wins New Hampshire primary

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | February 12, 2020

After months of town halls, rallies and stump speeches, the 2020 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary ended with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) claiming the top spot with 25.7 percent of the votes, the Associated Press projects as of press time.

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