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Letter to town clerk asserts new voters can register without NH driver's license

By Maya Kempf-Harris | November 14, 2019

Individuals seeking to register to vote in New Hampshire cannot be denied the right to do so even if they have not yet obtained a driver’s license, according to a Nov. 7 letter sent by state officials to Hanover town clerk Betsy McClain.

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College conducts tests for applicability of new geoexchange system

By Andrew Sasser | November 14, 2019

Earlier this week, the College commenced drilling wells on the Green to learn more about the viability of a geoexchange system at the College, which would be a renewable energy option to meet up to 30 percent of the College’s heating needs. 

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Barber criticizes exclusion from hair care voucher program

By Pierce Wilson | November 14, 2019

Co-owners of Hanover Haircutters Ryan and Robert Romano, a father-son duo, have voiced criticism of the Office of Pluralism and Leadership’s hair care voucher program, which serves low-income communities on campus by offsetting the cost of hair care.

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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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Dartmouth celebrates 100th anniversary of women on the faculty

By Soleil Gaylord | November 12, 2019

Last Friday, students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dartmouth hiring its first female professor.

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Thayer researchers develop method of detecting lies

By Coalter Palmer | November 12, 2019

Researchers at the Thayer School of Engineering have developed a new framework for detecting deception.

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Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg returns to Upper Valley

By Debby Cobon | November 12, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg held a town-hall style forum at Lebanon Middle School on Saturday as part of a multi-stop bus tour of New Hampshire.

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External report evaluates College's accessibility policy following lawsuit

By Lauren Adler | November 8, 2019

Following a lawsuit filed by an alumna, Dartmouth has participated in an external review of Americans with Disabilities Act infrastructure on campus and has implemented several changes to improve accessibility at the College.

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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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College’s United Way campaign teams up with “The Call to Serve”

By Emily Zhang | November 8, 2019

Launched on Oct. 29, Dartmouth’s annual United Way fundraising campaign, which supports social service organizations in the Upper Valley, aims to raise $270,000 by Dec. 20 — a slight decrease from last year’s goal of $290,000.

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Hanlon talks finance, renovations in "State of the College" address

By Leandro Giglio | November 7, 2019

On Monday, College President Phil Hanlon delivered his annual “State of the College” address in the Grand Ballroom at the Hanover Inn.

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College sees changes in sexual misconduct policy following lawsuit

By Amber Bhutta | November 7, 2019

With the $14 million settlement of a federal class action lawsuit accusing the College of failing for years to act on allegations of sexual misconduct against three former psychological and brain sciences professors pending court approval, the lawsuit has spurred a number of both direct and indirect changes on campus to prevent similar incidents in the future. 

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Consortium on race, sexuality launches

By Caitlin McCarthy | November 7, 2019

The Consortium of Studies in Race, Migration, and Sexuality made its debut this term with a launch reception in October in Sanborn Library and two events.

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New interdisciplinary Russia FSP seeks final College approval

By Debby Cobon | November 7, 2019

Through the collaboration of faculty from the Russian and government departments, the Guarini Institute for International Education and the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society, Dartmouth students may have the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary study abroad in Russia through a new foreign study program by the summer of 2020. 

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Senior society tapping dates set, unrecognized groups pose issues

By Lauren Adler | November 5, 2019

Each year during the winter and spring terms, some members of the junior class are tapped by Dartmouth’s senior societies — groups that mostly remain secret until most members reveal themselves at graduation.

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Student creates new app to increase course selection information

By Grace Lee | November 5, 2019

Course election is often a stressful time for Dartmouth students. Failing to register for a class can lead to entire alterations of a term schedule. Frantic messaging, swapping of classes and begging a professor to let you into class all comprise this stressful time. 

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Russell Muirhead named interim director of Rockefeller Center

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 1, 2019

Government department chair and Robert Clements Professor of Democracy and Politics Russell Muirhead has been named interim director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy effective Dec. 1, the College announced Friday. 

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DDS and Student Assembly introduce new food security efforts

By Amber Bhutta | November 1, 2019

As fall term winds down and interim approaches, many students face an issue beyond finals and winter break plans: food insecurity.

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