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Stony Brook professor Jason Barabas ’93 named director of Rockefeller Center

By Emily Lu | May 22, 2020

Following a year-long international search, the College announced on Wednesday that Stony Brook University political science professor Jason Barabas ’93 has been appointed director of the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy. Barabas currently directs the master’s program in public policy at Stony Brook and will begin his position at Dartmouth, where he will also teach as a government professor, on July 1.

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Government professor Jason Lyall named Carnegie Fellow

By Jacob Strier | May 22, 2020

Government professor Jason Lyall has been named a 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, an award given annually to fund scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. The fellowship will provide Lyall with a grant of $200,000 for his research project on the implementation of humanitarian aid in violent settings.

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Q&A with CNN correspondent Jake Tapper ’91

By Lauren Adler | May 21, 2020

Before Jake Tapper ’91 became host of CNN’s “The Lead” and “State of the Union” and one of the nation’s most respected political correspondents, he got his start as a cartoonist for The Dartmouth. In an interview with The Dartmouth, Tapper discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the current state of journalism in the U.S.

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Dartmouth employees screened daily for COVID-19, precautions set to continue

By Caitlin McCarthy | May 21, 2020

As New Hampshire begins to reopen, Dartmouth is requiring mandatory temperature checks for all employees returning to work — just one step among many to keep up with state guidelines. As a decision about fall term looms, College leaders say it is “too early to tell” how state guidelines might impact the potential return of students.

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Sophomores face a second remote term, consider summer options

By Lucas Gatterman | May 21, 2020

By June 22, members of the Class of 2022 will have to decide whether to take classes this summer — participating in a remote version of their sophomore summer term — or move their mandatory summer term to 2021.

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Amid uncertain job market, seniors reconsider post-grad options

By Sam Ferrone and Allison Wachen | May 19, 2020

Theodor Seuss Geisel ’25’s iconic line “Oh, the places you’ll go” has taken on new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many seniors’ post-graduation plans remain uncertain. While some graduates will be able to start their jobs remotely, others have faced cancellations, delays and application difficulties.

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Brewhaha goes remote with online workshops and performances

By Anna Byrd | May 19, 2020

Though Dartmouth students around the world lamented missing Greek Key this past weekend, one staple of the festival remained. This Saturday marked the end of the week-long Brewhaha celebration, which took place despite the challenges of a remote term.

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Incoming SA president and VP discuss plans, campus issues

By Eliza Gallant | May 18, 2020

On May 12, Cait McGovern ’21 and Jonathan Briffault ’21 were elected as Student Assembly president and vice president. McGovern and Briffault ran on a platform that advocated for increased mental health services and awareness on campus, financial accessibility and student engagement.

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Amid ambiguity, ISC, sororities examine rules for non-binary inclusivity

By Marco Allen | May 15, 2020

Over the past few weeks, Dartmouth sororities and the Inter-Sorority Council have begun examining how their bylaws include or exclude non-binary students. As of now, non-binary and gender non-conforming potential new members interested in joining sororities would have to visit all eight houses during formal rush — a requirement for all PNMs — despite some house bylaws potentially restricting them from joining.

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Retiring Sen. Martha Hennessey ’76, colleagues reflect on her time in office

By Jacob Strier | May 15, 2020

New Hampshire state senator Martha Hennessey ’76 (D-Hanover), who has advocated for progressive policies in the state legislature since 2014, announced on May 1 that she will not seek a third term.

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Dartmouth pride month goes virtual this May

By Yilin Huo | May 15, 2020

From May 8 to May 31, Dartmouth is hosting its 14th annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride. Members of the Pride programming committee have made adjustments to ensure that the events run smoothly in a virtual format, according to Olivia Goodwin ’21, an organizer for this year’s Pride.

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Dartmouth’s KAF Cafe to close permanently

By Abigail Mihaly | May 14, 2020

The Baker-Berry Library location of King Arthur Flour has closed permanently.

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New Title IX guidelines narrow sexual harassment definition, reframe investigative process

By Lauren Adler | May 14, 2020

The United States Department of Education released new Title IX guidelines last week that Dartmouth’s Title IX office said “significantly changes the definition and scope of prohibited conduct” and the adjudication process for sexual harassment claims.

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Seniors’ belongings to be shipped home by mid-June, other students’ to follow

By Soleil Gaylord | May 14, 2020

In an email to campus on Wednesday morning, Dean of the College Kathryn Lively announced that seniors’ belongings left on campus will be packed and shipped to them by mid-June and that all other items will be returned to students no later than August 15. The College will pay for packing and shipping.

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Cait McGovern ’21 elected Student Assembly president

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | May 12, 2020

Students have elected Cait McGovern ’21 and Jonathan Briffault ’21 as their Student Assembly president and vice president, respectively. The McGovern-Briffault ticket ran a campaign focused on student wellness, administrative transparency and student engagement.

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Alumni, students support Dirt Cowboy with online coffee bean orders

By Emily Lu and Archita Harathi | May 12, 2020

Students and alumni have rallied to support Dirt Cowboy Cafe — a Hanover coffee shop struggling during the coronavirus shutdown — by ordering coffee beans online. After a spike in orders across the country, owner Tom Guerra said that he was able to rehire two full-time employees and catch up on rent.

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Main Street businesses consider reopening as some statewide orders lifted

By Andrew Sasser | May 12, 2020

In an order issued by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on May 1, hair salons, drive-in theaters, private golf courses and retail stores were allowed to reopen with restrictions on Monday.

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A guide to the 2020 Student Assembly election

By Lauren Adler and Caitlin McCarthy | May 11, 2020

On Saturday, this year’s candidates for Student Assembly president and vice president went head to head in a live zoom debate to vie for students’ votes. Olivia Audsley ’21 and Cait McGovern ’21 are running for SA president, with María Teresa Hidalgo ’22 and Jonathan Briffault ’21 running for vice president as Audsley and McGovern’s running mates, respectively.

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SA candidates push for transparency as Trustee records remain largely inaccessible

By Marco Allen | May 11, 2020

In a closed-door meeting during November 1971, Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees voted to allow the matriculation of women at Dartmouth. While students know the outcome of this meeting, they will not be able to know exactly what was said until 2021. The meeting proceedings remain in private archives, inaccessible to the public.

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Morano Gelato permanently closes its doors

By Andrew Sasser | May 9, 2020

Hanover gelateria Morano Gelato announced Friday that it has permanently closed due to “economic hardships” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press statement from owner Morgan Morano.