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Financial concerns led to College’s purchase of Casque & Gauntlet property, C&G Trust members say

By Kelsey Wang | February 12, 2024

Economic issues caused the Casque & Gauntlet Trust to sell its property to the College. Proceeds from the sale have been donated to the College to go toward the Dartmouth Dialogues initiative.

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Students share varied reactions to reinstatement of SAT and ACT admissions requirement

By Vidushi Sharma | February 12, 2024

Several students feel the reversal disadvantages low-income students, while others believe it appropriately reflects Dartmouth’s commitment to academic success.

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Upper Valley to welcome three new businesses in 2024

By Mary Lamberth and Molly Ryan | February 12, 2024

Tuckerbox will open a new cafe in White River Junction, and West Lebanon will welcome a Planet Fitness and a J.Crew Factory.

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Students, faculty offer praise and criticism to College President Sian Beilock’s first few months

By Vidushi Sharma | February 9, 2024

Over two terms have passed since Beilock was sworn in on June 12, 2023.

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Q&A with Middle Eastern Studies professor Tarek El-Ariss

By Selin Hos | February 9, 2024

El-Ariss is chair of the Middle Eastern studies program and has been actively involved in campus dialogue efforts.

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Hanover presidential primaries in 2020 and 2024 show decreased support for Trump, uncertainty about Biden

By Kelsey Wang | February 9, 2024

Voting patterns in Hanover are unique in the state due to the high percentage of college-educated voters.

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Palestinian and Muslim students express fear in the wake of Burlington attack

By Arizbeth Rojas and Navyaa Mittal | February 9, 2024

Since the attack, students and community members have expressed grief and frustration towards the College for its lack of response.

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Students gear up for an ‘out of this world’ Winter Carnival

By Amoli Agarwal | February 9, 2024

The Winter Carnival Committee collaborates with the Dartmouth Physics and Astronomy Society for this year’s carnival.

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Tuck School of Business hosts College President Sian Beilock to discuss free speech

By Elizabeth Ray | February 8, 2024

The event was part of Tuck’s Crucial Conversation series, a part of Beilock’s Dartmouth Dialogues initiative.

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Q&A with Chabad Rabbi Moshe Gray

By Sierra Sugarman | February 8, 2024

Gray spoke with The Dartmouth about his recent visit to Israel to rethink Birthright’s curriculum in the context of the Israel-Hamas War.

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Polar bear swim canceled due to weather concerns

By Shena Han | February 8, 2024

Weekend temperatures are expected to exceed 40°F.

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Dartmouth Student Government discusses mental health, zoning amendments

By Annabelle Zhang | February 8, 2024

DSG met to cover student issues and discuss their support for zoning proposals.

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SEIU, Dartmouth men’s basketball players respond to NLRB ruling

By Will Dehmel | February 7, 2024

On Monday, the NLRB ruled that Dartmouth men’s basketball players are university employees and can host a union election. The team anticipates Dartmouth appealing the regional director’s decision but remains confident in the national board.

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UGAs seek unionization, demand free housing and greater transparency from College

By Navyaa Mittal | February 6, 2024

Some UGAs feel that they are not properly trained or compensated for their role as supporters and mentors to undergraduates.

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Winter Carnival council expresses concern about potential weather-related impacts on weekend programming

By Alesandra Gonzales | February 6, 2024

The high temperatures forecasted for the weekend may disrupt scheduled events, such as the polar bear swim and ice sculpture carving contest.

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NLRB rules Dartmouth men’s basketball players are university employees, orders union election

By Will Dehmel | February 5, 2024

Dartmouth, which argues that players are not employees, will likely appeal the regional director’s decision.

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College to reinstate standardized test requirement for Class of 2029

By Kelsey Wang | February 5, 2024

The decision was made based on the findings of a Dartmouth-based research group, which showed that test scores provide the admissions committee with important information about applicants.

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Department of Safety and Security begins transition to electric vehicles

By Kelsey Wang | February 5, 2024

In the coming months, over half of the current fleet will be replaced with the Tesla Model Y in an effort to reduce the department’s environmental impact.

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DPU panel discussion on history of Israel and Palestine leads to argument among panelists

By Vidushi Sharma | February 5, 2024

Moderator Dylan Griffith ’25 repeatedly stepped in to remind panelists to engage in academic discussion.

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Russian studies department renamed after year-long discussions

By Jasmyne Washington | February 2, 2024

The Russian studies department was renamed to the East European, Eurasian and Russian studies department to reflect a contemporary perspective.