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New Hampshire sees sharp drop in overdose deaths

By Nika Bigelow and Haley Rodriguez | October 28, 2025

A new study found that overdose deaths in New Hampshire fell by 33.4% from 2023 to 2024 

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VTDigger editor-in-chief Geeta Anand ’89 discusses the state of local journalism at Dickey talk

By Sahil Gandhi | October 28, 2025

Anand discussed the vitality of local and independent news in an increasingly polarized time.

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Former ambassadors debate the role of the U.S. in the Americas

By Will Sánchez | October 28, 2025

Three speakers discussed ways to improve collaboration despite regional polarization and the Trump administration’s criticisms of the United Nations. 

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Parks and Recreation producer and Brooklyn 99 co-creator Dan Goor urges students to ‘follow their dreams’

By Kay Alvito | October 28, 2025

Goor discussed his career and the future of comedy amid the “algorithmization of life.”

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DSG discusses dining advisory council proposal

By Kailyn Holty | October 28, 2025

At the sixth weekly DSG meeting of the term, senators discussed endorsing an advisory council to increase communication between students and Dartmouth dining services 

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Selectboard revises police ordinance to comply with state ban on sanctuary cities

By Max Hubbard and Olivia Sapper | October 27, 2025

At their biweekly convening, the Hanover Selectboard voted to approve a draft of the policing ordinance that will require Hanover Police to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Hopkins Center opening brings together students, arts alumni and community members in celebratory event series

By Annabelle Zhang and Kaley Beth Roberts | October 24, 2025

Notable alumni present included Rachel Dratch ’88, Mindy Kaling ’01, Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Newell ’96, Alexi Pappas ’12, Shonda Rhimes ’91, Jake Tapper ’91 and Sharon Washington ’81.

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Community members express support for Beilock’s rejection of compact

By Isabella Konecky and Savanna Degenhardt | October 24, 2025

Beilock’s decision followed a petition against the compact bearing more than half of faculty members’ signatures.

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State bomb squad clears car outside of ’53 Commons for hazardous materials

By Iris WeaverBell and Jackson Hyde | October 24, 2025

Hanover Police obtained an arrest warrant for the vehicle owner for “disorderly conduct.”

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Dartmouth Dining encounters repeated theft and vandalism at vending machines

By Albert Niu | October 24, 2025

Up to 12 incidents of theft occur per day, according to Dartmouth Dining retail manager Joshua McGary.

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New York Times opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury discusses changing journalistic landscape

By Emily Kardjian | October 24, 2025

Kingsbury spoke about politics on the editorial board, local news and increased digital media use in journalism.

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Emeritus Columbia professor Rashid Khalidi criticizes U.S. role in Gaza conflict in virtual talk

By Will Sanders | October 23, 2025

Approximately 100 community members attended the event, which was criticized by Dartmouth Jewish leader 

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Ten thousand gather in Concord for No Kings protests

By Ryan Joseph and Madeline Kahn Ehrlich | October 23, 2025

Simultaneous protests in Upper Valley drew nearly 5,000 participants to demonstrate against the Trump administration. 

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CHaD HERO fundraiser raises record-breaking $1 million

By Ryan Joseph | October 23, 2025

The event, hosted by the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, celebrated its 20th anniversary this October.

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Professors say federal budget cuts will affect food programs for New Hampshirites

By Jared Arce and Hannah Hammons | October 23, 2025

The federal government shutdown could also delay benefits if it extends into November.

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New Hampshire implements new requirements for absentee voting

By Madeline Kahn Ehrlich | October 23, 2025

New laws will require absentee voters to submit photo IDs and proof of citizenship 

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2025 Clery Report shows increase in motor vehicle thefts

By Mira Wissman | October 21, 2025

On Sept. 30, Safety and Security released its annual Clery Report, which contains College crime statistics from 2022 to 2024.

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‘You can see the humans’: Courtyard Cafe reopens after a second round of renovations

By Allison Whitt and Devin Berkowitz | October 21, 2025

The cafe experienced “a few technical challenges” on opening day that have since been resolved.

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DSG IdeaLab will offer $10,000 for student life projects

By Kailyn Holty | October 21, 2025

At the fifth weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the term, senators also discussed student responses to a survey about the Trump administration’s higher education compact. 

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New Hampshire healthcare coverage projected to decline following federal welfare cuts

By Ryan Joseph and Nika Bigelow | October 20, 2025

Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid could lead to close to 19,000 Dartmouth Health patients losing coverage, according to CEO Joanne Conroy.

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