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Yale professor Laurie Santos says happiness is about ‘doing stuff for others’

By Kay Alvito | May 19, 2026

The host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast discussed the merits of universal basic income, the complications with using artificial intelligence for therapy and the detrimental effects of “hustle culture.” 

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‘You are a social media caption editor for Dartmouth College’s Office of Communications’: Former communications employee used AI to create promotional material for Dartmouth

By Olivia Sapper and Eliza Dorton | May 18, 2026

The employee’s departure had “nothing to do with AI use,” according to College spokesperson Jana Barnello.

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No Canvas data leaked in Instructure breach, College and Instructure say

By Oriana Zhou and Sreesamhitha Bhamidipati | May 18, 2026

Some Dartmouth classes were forced to reschedule exams and assignment due dates. 

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Nina Pavcnik named inaugural dean of School of Arts and Sciences

By Jeremiah Rayban | May 14, 2026

Pavcnik has served as interim dean of arts and sciences since January 2025. 

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Ryan Lafferty ’26 remembered for his brilliant mind and generous spirit

By Max Hubbard and Isabel Menna | May 14, 2026

The Parliamentary Debate team president and world champion debater was known for his kindness, curiosity and selfless mentorship.

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‘It’s free money’: Evergreen student employees use AI to write training dialogues

By Harriss Miller and Alex Klee | May 14, 2026

Project director Lisa Marsch says that AI-generated content is “flagged” by a “structured review.” Students say their AI use went undetected.

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54th annual Dartmouth College Powwow held on the Green

By Devin Berkowitz | May 14, 2026

The Powwow celebrated the Native American community at Dartmouth with cultural ceremonies, dances, food, music and vendors.

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Former history department postdoctoral fellow sues College for discrimination and retaliation

By Sahil Gandhi | May 14, 2026

Charnan Williams’s complaint alleges that administrators conspired to misrepresent her academic performance, terminate her employment and “destroy her academic career.”

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NYU law professor Maggie Blackhawk discusses colonialism’s role in shaping constitutional law at Rockefeller Center event

By Vanston Ly and Devin Berkowitz | May 14, 2026

Blackhawk argued for a “mature constitutionalism” of “self-determination and sovereignty” rather than “citizenship and rights.”

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The 2026 Hanover Town Meeting Live Updates: The business meeting is adjourned

By Iris WeaverBell , Max Hubbard and Olivia Sapper | May 12, 2026

Voting will be open until 7 p.m. in the Hanover High School gymnasium.

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Before Hanover heads to the polls: What to expect at today’s town election

By Max Hubbard and Olivia Sapper | May 12, 2026

Voters will cast their ballots on zoning amendments from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Town spending and resident petition articles will be voted on during the annual town meeting tonight, starting at 7 p.m.

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Hōkūpa`a hosts 30th annual lūʻau on Baker-Berry lawn

By Courtney Allen and Gabrielle Walker | May 12, 2026

The event, which drew over 1,000 attendees, featured performances from students and guest artists and Hawaiian food.

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DSG discusses Cafe @ Baker closure and Dartmouth’s switch to Outlook/Microsoft-only email

By Kailyn Holty | May 12, 2026

Senators unanimously voted to draft a statement opposing the switch from Outlook/Microsoft and Gmail/Google Workspace to only Outlook/Microsoft. 

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‘I’m New Hampshire’: John Sununu pitches experience, independence in bid to return to Senate

By Isabel Menna | May 11, 2026

The former senator discussed his relationship with President Trump, affordability, the conflict in Iran and New Hampshire’s political identity in an interview with The Dartmouth.

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Republican congressional candidate Anthony DiLorenzo pitches outsider approach, energy focus in NH-01 bid

By Isabel Menna | May 8, 2026

The New Hampshire businessman discussed energy costs, federal spending and applying private-sector “efficiency” to government in an interview with The Dartmouth.

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Washington Post investigative reporter Silvia Foster-Frau says journalism can ‘improve democracy and truth-telling’

By Charlotte Hull | May 8, 2026

Foster-Frau discussed her work as an investigative reporter covering immigration and argued that journalists can combat misinformation by pushing out stories “that tell the truth”  

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Canvas site down after Instructure breach

By Iris WeaverBell | May 7, 2026

The breach affected 9,000 schools, according to the criminal extortion group ShinyHunters.

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Professor unintentionally released student information to campus in ‘test’ of Claude’s grading capabilities

By Alex Klee | May 7, 2026

One month after the rollout of Dartmouth Claude to campus, the College lacks policies on faculty AI use.

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Political commentators Mehdi Hasan and Michael Knowles debate constitutionality of Trump administration actions at DPU event

By Ben Merrett | May 7, 2026

Hasan and Knowles discussed tariffs, the war in Iran and the 2020 presidential election 

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Hanover Selectboard bans parking on Occom Ridge

By Max Hubbard | May 7, 2026

The Selectboard also heard a statement from the Hanover Finance Committee about the fiscal year 2027 budget at their biweekly meeting on Monday.

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