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Senior class president, VP candidates hope to unite Class of 2021

By Lauren Adler | May 8, 2020

In the midst of Dartmouth’s first-ever round of virtual campaigning period, seniors are vying for the support of their classmates to become class president and vice president. Voting will begin on May 11 at 5 p.m. and end on May 12 at 5 p.m.

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Dartmouth library provides pickup services and online resources during remote term

By Jacob Strier and Yilin Huo | May 8, 2020

While the Dartmouth Library has dramatically reduced its on-campus presence in response to COVID-19, the staff is still working to provide pickup services and expanded digital resources.

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Q&A with Mindy Kaling ’01

By Sathvika Korandla | May 7, 2020

Those familiar with comedy TV shows including “The Office” and “The Mindy Project” are aware that Mindy Kaling ’01 is a jack-of-all-trades in Hollywood. Throughout her career, she’s done it all — from writing and starring in her own TV series to producing projects that bring new stories to life. Her latest show, “Never Have I Ever,” is a coming-of-age romantic comedy centered around an Indian-American teenager named Devi. In an interview with The Dartmouth, Kaling discusses both “Never Have I Ever” and her visit to campus last term.

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As Class of ’25 considers colleges remotely, Dartmouth maintains testing requirement

By Reilly Olinger | May 7, 2020

With admissions testing and non-essential travel on hold, current high school juniors have been left stressed over college admissions requirements and facing the prospect of getting to know Dartmouth and other colleges remotely.

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Sig Ep return pushed to fall 2021, lawsuit continues

By Lauren Adler | May 5, 2020

Due to complications from the ongoing pandemic, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity’s return to campus, originally slated for this fall, has been pushed back a year to the fall of 2021.

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Tenure review process continues, one-year extension granted to junior faculty

By Caitlin McCarthy and Lucas Gatterman | May 5, 2020

The tenure track, normally a six-year-long process at Dartmouth, has been adjusted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the College is continuing to evaluate professors up for tenure this year, it is offering a one-year extension to junior faculty on the tenure track.

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Student Assembly candidates begin virtual campaigns

By Pierce Wilson | May 4, 2020

On Saturday, Student Assembly kicked off its first ever virtual campaign period. Voting will begin on Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m. and conclude on May 12.

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Without membership dues, local sororities struggle to make insurance payments

By Hannah Jinks | May 4, 2020

As the global economy continues to experience losses, Dartmouth’s local sororities — none of which charged dues this term — are struggling to pay off their insurance premiums. A coalition of local sororities has banded together to negotiate a reduction or delay of insurance payments with the College’s administration.

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Provost Helble hosts first “Community Conversation”

By Lorraine Liu | May 4, 2020

On April 29, Provost Joseph Helble broadcast his first “Community Conversation” live on YouTube. The event is part of a weekly series of panel discussions and live Q&A sessions intended to provide updates on the College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Professors try new techniques to engage students online

By Allison Wachen | May 4, 2020

To alleviate some of the challenges of remote learning, many professors have adapted their courses in an effort to keep their students engaged. In the process, some have found the online format an opportunity to implement new ideas — from extra TA support to class themes to visiting experts helping students with final projects.

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Class of ’24 decides on Dartmouth remotely, considers gap years

By Reilly Olinger | May 1, 2020

Nearly 2,000 students accepted to the Class of 2024 must decide by today whether to spend their next four years at Dartmouth. With social distancing orders making campus tours challenging and the possibility of a remote fall term lurking, prospective students face uncertainty.

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Student’s pug first U.S. dog to test positive for COVID-19

By Arielle Beak | May 1, 2020

It seems that even man’s best friend can’t escape the pandemic. Winston the pug, owned by Ben McLean ’22 and his family, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 24, making him the first dog in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.

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Student groups, administration consider student role in College decisions

By Marco Allen | May 1, 2020

As Dartmouth’s COVID-19 task force continues to send out near weekly emails informing the student body of the College’s latest decisions, students are considering the best way to offer student input.

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Ed Winchester remembered for leadership and warmth

By Arielle Beak | April 30, 2020

A gifted storyteller, Olympic rower and leader, Ed Winchester was known for his endless optimism and good humor. Winchester, who served as executive director of marketing and communications at the Tuck School of Business, died from natural causes on April 22. He was 49.

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“Pre-rush” introduces PNMs to Greek houses over Zoom

By Grace Lee | April 30, 2020

During a normal spring term, Greek organizations across campus would open their houses to potential new members during “pre-rush” events designed to introduce them to the Greek system. This term, remote learning has required Greek houses to get creative with their offerings.

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College works to solidify virtual commencement plans

By Lorraine Liu | April 30, 2020

The commencement committee — a group of over 20 administrators charged with planning this year’s graduation ceremonies — is working to plan the virtual graduation event for the Class of 2020 on June 14. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees will be awarded at this ceremony, though an in-person celebration will be held in June 2021.

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College, students prepare for remote summer term, fall plans remain uncertain

By Jennifer Chen and Andrew Sasser | April 28, 2020

Now that the summer term is officially remote, students and College officials alike have had to reconfigure their plans.

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Some students to work remotely this summer, others left jobless

By Emily Lu and Sam Ferrone | April 28, 2020

Dartmouth students depend on summer internships as sources of income, housing and work experience, often with the hopes of obtaining a return offer for post-graduation work. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person internships offered through the College and elsewhere have transitioned to remote opportunities, while other programs were shortened or canceled entirely.

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College undecided on federal stimulus funds

By Maya Kempf-Harris | April 27, 2020

The College has not applied for the $3,429,350 in emergency funding offered to Dartmouth through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and “has not determined whether to do so” as of Saturday, according to College spokesperson Diana Lawrence.

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Researchers continue essential work in on-campus labs

By Emily Zhang | April 27, 2020

While Dartmouth has decided to pause on-campus research activities during the COVID-19 crisis, some researchers have been granted limited access to laboratories to continue projects that are time-sensitive or involve animal subjects.