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The Dartmouth
October 3, 2026
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A higher number of first-year students attempted to touch the fire this year than in past years.
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Homecoming weekend sees fewer incidents

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Although the total number of security reports decreased this Homecoming weekend compared to previous years, the number of first-year students that attempted to touch the bonfire significantly increased, according to Safety and Security director Harry Kinne. Kinne estimated that around 50 people attempted to touch the bonfire this year.











Michael Pollan spoke to a large audience as the Food Day Keynote speaker on Monday evening at the Hanover Inn.
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Pollan gives lecture for Food Day

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Last night, about 500 students, faculty and community members filled the Hanover Inn’s Grand Ballroom — standing room only — to listen to a lecture by Michael Pollan.






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Shaun Harper to lead Inclusive Excellence group

On Monday, the Executive Committee on Inclusive Excellence sent out a campus-wide email announcing that University of Pennsylvania professor Shaun Harper will join Dartmouth to lead the Inclusive Excellence action plan’s external review committee. Harper, an author of 12 books, currently serves as the founder and executive director of Penn’s Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education.


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Yale criticized for use of Dartmouth Indian images

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On Oct. 8, Yale University’s program covers for the 100th Yale-Dartmouth football game featured Native American imagery that immediately drew sharp criticism. This year’s cover featured images of eight covers from past years, several of which contained illustrations of Native Americans including Dartmouth’s unofficial former mascot, the Indian.