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Victoria Blodgett, Guarini assistant dean of postdoctoral affairs, dies at 59

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 10, 2020

Victoria Blodgett, assistant dean of postdoctoral affairs at the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, died on Nov. 4 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 59.

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Professors weigh in on Biden victory, bipartisanship post-Trump

By Kyle Mullins | November 10, 2020

According to Dartmouth government, economics and public policy professors, former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory bodes well for the durability of American institutions, but the president-elect may face serious governance challenges with a divided government.

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Students confront housing shortage, high living costs in Upper Valley

By Coalter Palmer and Daniel Modesto | November 10, 2020

A regional housing shortage in the Upper Valley and the resulting high cost of living has posed an array of challenges for students in search of off-campus housing. In recent months, the College has placed a limit on the number of students allowed in dorms due to COVID-19 concerns, which has further increased demand for housing off campus.

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Hanover restaurants face Main Street outdoor dining closure

By Ben Fagell | November 10, 2020

As the town braces for winter weather, outdoor dining on Main Street in Hanover officially closed on Oct. 31. In an effort to offset an anticipated decline in business this winter, local restaurants have begun to consider alternative ways to increase profits.

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Students and community members celebrate, stage calls to action post-election

By Daniel Modesto | November 9, 2020

Following President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory on Saturday, events on campus and the Green reflected both celebration and urgency. Progressive activist groups hoped to warn the Dartmouth community not to become complacent following the Democratic win, and to instead continue fighting for progressive causes like the reallocation of police funds and action against climate change.

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Winter term start date pushed back, testing upped to twice per week

By Griselda Chavez | November 9, 2020

Students returning to campus this winter will face new COVID-19 precautions from the College. In addition to the initial two-week quarantine and staggered move-ins seen during the fall term, next term will bring a delayed start date and increased regular testing.

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Dartmouth Skiway to reopen for winter term

By Lorraine Liu | November 9, 2020

As one of only two college skiways in the entire country, the Dartmouth Skiway faced unique demand as it determined its reopening plan for this upcoming season. After closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the Skiway plans to reopen for its winter operations on Dec. 19 with limited capacity. 

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Indigenous Fashion Showcase celebrates modern Indigenous fashion

By Amar Scherzer | November 9, 2020

On Friday, students strutted down the virtual runway in the College’s second annual Indigenous Fashion Showcase — an event celebrating Indigenous culture and creative expression across Dartmouth’s Native American community. 

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Students sent home after police bust Halloween parties

By Andrew Sasser | November 6, 2020

Dartmouth’s campus lacked its regular fraternity parties and student gatherings this Halloween weekend, but some students still found unsanctioned ways to celebrate. Over 70 students participated in large off-campus gatherings — at least one in Hanover and another in Lebanon. Nineteen of the students who attended the Lebanon party received underage drinking citations, and many students from both parties have since been sent home for the year.

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Republicans unexpectedly gain control of N.H. state government

By Thomas Brown | November 6, 2020

Contrary to earlier projections, New Hampshire Republicans have taken control of both the executive and legislative branches of the New Hampshire government. Republicans will flip the previously Democrat-held New Hampshire state Senate and House of Representatives.

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Amid uncertainty, students react to election results

By Lorraine Liu and Hannah Jinks | November 6, 2020

As ballots continue to be counted in several states and the outcome of the 2020 election hangs in the balance, students at Dartmouth have anxiously awaited results.

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Rockefeller Center event analyzes pending election outcome

By Soleil Gaylord | November 6, 2020

On Thursday, government professor Mia Costa moderated a panel of scholars discussing the presidential election, with a dual focus on analyzing what happened and predicting what might come next.

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Local Election Day voting proceeds smoothly, Hanover turnout matches 2016

By Emily Lu and Manasi Singh | November 4, 2020

Carefully planned COVID-19 guidelines ensured smooth in-person voting experiences on Election Day in Hanover and surrounding towns. Aside from early morning lines, wait times did not differ significantly from previous years, even with precautions such as temperature checks and voting booth sanitization.

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2020 election roundup: Where the results stand this morning

By Caitlin McCarthy and Thomas Brown | November 4, 2020

In the hours after polls closed on Election Day, results started to trickle in. Here’s what we know — and what’s still up in the air.

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The 2020 election live updates: Official Hanover vote goes to Biden, Shaheen, Feltes

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff , Lorraine Liu , Kyle Mullins , Andrew Sasser , Marco Allen , Maya Kempf-Harris , Caitlin McCarthy , Emily Lu , Griselda Chavez , Thomas Brown , Daniel Modesto , Anaïs Zhang and Manasi Singh | November 3, 2020

Watch here for live updates from the polls in Hanover and the greater Upper Valley throughout the day.

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2020 Election Survey: Most Dartmouth students vote absentee, overwhelmingly support Biden

By Jordan Sanz and Philip Surendran | November 3, 2020

With the 2020 election underway, The Dartmouth polled students on their views on the upcoming election and key political issues.

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A guide to Hanover’s down-ballot races

By Caitlin McCarthy and Thomas Brown | November 3, 2020

The presidential election is not the only race that Hanover voters decide on today. Seats in both the Senate and House of Representatives are at play in our district, and multiple state and local elections will influence key issues in New Hampshire, including environmental regulations and tax policy. Here’s what you need to know about the state and local races on the Hanover ballot. 

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Local election officials predict smooth Election Day

By Kyle Mullins and Kristin Chapman | November 3, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise across the region, voters in Hanover and neighboring towns can expect a different experience at polling stations this Election Day. Despite the need for pandemic-related precautions, election officials are optimistic that the thousands of absentee ballots already cast will make for a manageable day at the polls. 

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Historically a swing state, N.H. leans blue this election

By Sarah Palmer | November 3, 2020

After Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump by a razor-thin 0.3% in New Hampshire during the 2016 presidential election, Democrats are hoping for a wider margin of victory this year. Former Vice President Joe Biden currently leads in state polling averages by roughly 11 points. Still, experts say, anything could happen today in New Hampshire, a state known for its swing state tendencies and a “live free or die” independent streak.

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Campus organizations host election night events

By Hannah Jinks | November 3, 2020

As Dartmouth awaits results on election night, several organizations have organized events either in person or over Zoom.  The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Office of Student Life, Collis Governing Board and Student Assembly are co-hosting a virtual election watch party via Zoom on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Several campus organizations — the College Democrats, College Republicans, Dartmouth Libertarians and Dartmouth Political Union — are co-sponsoring the event.

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