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Admissions director asserts College does not market unfairly

By Lauren Adler | November 19, 2019

Dartmouth and other elite colleges and universities across the country hope to admit top students. But according to a Nov. 5 Wall Street Journal article, some of these institutions will market themselves to weaker applicants as part of the numbers game of acceptance rates in college admissions. 

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Dartmouth celebrates Veterans Day amid changes in support mechanisms

By Soleil Gaylord | November 19, 2019

Last week, Dartmouth hosted a number of events in recognition of Veterans Day, including a birthday ball for the United States Marine Corps, a remembrance breakfast, a panel on the history of Dartmouth’s veterans, a formal Drill and Retreat ceremony and a presentation by Association of the U.S. Army CEO General Carter Ham. These celebrations come after changes to Dartmouth’s recruitment and support of veterans — namely, the discontinuation of the College’s partnership with the Posse Foundation.

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Bill Weld returns for second event at Dartmouth

By Jacob Strier | November 19, 2019

Last Wednesday, former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld, who is challenging President Donald Trump for the Republican Party’s 2020 presidential nomination, returned to Dartmouth for an event sponsored by the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy called “The Future of the American Presidency.”

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Budget project to explore spending and revenue, Hanlon says

By Jacob Strier | November 15, 2019

College President Phil Hanlon announced plans for a “Dartmouth Budget Project” on Nov. 4 at a meeting of the general faculty. The project, designed to take a deeper look into the College’s current spending and possible revenue opportunities, is intended to help prepare the College as it faces new costs.

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Q&A with Joanne Needham

By Caitlin McCarthy | November 15, 2019

Joanne Needham, program officer for public programs and special events for the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, is retiring next month after a long career in a variety of fields.

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College's capital campaign nears 75 percent of $3 billion goal

By Amar Scherzer | November 12, 2019

In an email statement to The Dartmouth, senior vice president of advancement Robert Lasher ’88 wrote he is “confident” that the College will achieve the $3 billion goal, and that while the campaign has already accomplished much, the final $1 billion raised may be the most crucial. 

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College improves WiFi services as high volume leads to longer waits

By Emily Lu | November 8, 2019

Loading screens and buffering videos have become a familiar sight for those connected to Dartmouth’s wireless networks. While a new network is currently being installed throughout campus, students have noticed slower WiFi connectivity this term, which has hindered their ability to complete assignments and communicate with others. 

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Dartmouth seeks tax refund from Hanover

By Aleka Kroitzsh | November 8, 2019

Dartmouth, the largest property owner in the town of Hanover, has appealed to the Grafton Superior Court seeking a tax refund from the town that totals more than $500,000, according to Hanover town manager Julia Griffin.

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Dartmouth students volunteer for presidential campaigns

By Jacob Strier | November 8, 2019

As New Hampshire gears up to host the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, various campaigns have established themselves on campus in an effort to increase support for candidates. Student campaign volunteers can regularly be spotted at tables near Novack Cafe or on street corners around the Green in an attempt to attract grassroots support. 

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