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Josh Balara ’24 dies at age 21

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | March 18, 2023

Balara, who played as an offensive lineman on the Dartmouth football team, was “gentle, quiet and thoughtful with a subtle sense of humor and a love of Legos.”

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Tuck School of Business IT Support Analyst Joshua White dies

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | March 18, 2023

Joshua White, a support analyst at the Tuck School of Business and former IT support analyst at the Geisel School of Medicine, died from a rare form of cancer. 

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Student Government calls for changes to medical leave policy

By Isabelle Han | March 7, 2023

Amid ongoing talks with the College, DSG has proposed multiple changes to the current voluntary and involuntary leave process, including allowing students on leave to continue using College resources.

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The Dartmouth announces its 180th directorate

By Charlotte Hampton | March 7, 2023

Members of the incoming directorate will assume their roles on March 15.

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College raises minimum wage for non-union student employees to $16.25

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | March 6, 2023

The new wage — up from $11.50 — will take effect on March 19.

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Campus reflects on smoking culture as state House advances marijuana bill

By Charlotte Hampton | March 6, 2023

Rather than purchasing marijuana from dispensaries, smoking culture on campus is stocked by marijuana from other states or dealers on campus — due to greater convenience and lower prices.

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Masters of Engineering Management student Ifeoluwa Adeleye dies

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | March 5, 2023

Ifeoluwa Adeleye, a Masters of Engineering Management student from Nigeria, died unexpectedly from a stroke.

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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week sheds light on lack of College resources for disordered eating

By Charlotte Hampton | March 3, 2023

While a 2018 College survey revealed that 81% of students said they were concerned they engaged in disordered eating, there is only one nutritionist on campus who works with eating disorders.

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College officials reflect on state of active shooter preparedness

By Jacob Strier and Zander Kurita | March 2, 2023

The Department of Safety and Security has coordinated with the Hanover Police department to conduct trainings, test emergency response systems and ensure student safety.

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Zoning Board grants special exception to College for North End housing project

By Kent Friel | March 2, 2023

The granting of the special exception advances construction of the new 397-bed residential hall on Lyme Road.

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Ski mountaineering race to celebrate life of Christopher Striz Bustard

By Adriana James-Rodil | February 28, 2023

The Chris Bustard Memorial Snow Race will be held on March 19 and will honor the legacy of Bustard, a husband and father remembered for his love for the outdoors and kind-hearted nature.

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Senior societies offer taps to potential new members

By Isabelle Han | February 28, 2023

Recognized senior societies also contacted off-campus students to indicate their intention to tap them in the spring, marking a departure from previous years.

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Dartmouth Outing Club hosts second annual outdoor inclusivity conference

By Emilia Williams | February 28, 2023

The All Outside conference, which ran from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, aimed to provide students with the opportunity to learn new skills, listen to speakers and discuss diversity and inclusion in the outdoors.

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Jackelinne Claros Benitez ’24, Nacho Gutierrez ’25 named John Robert Lewis Scholars

By Grace Caplan | February 27, 2023

The D.C.-based fellowship focuses on social justice through virtual programming, trips to the U.S. Capitol and an oral history project to be completed at the College.

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Lab fire breaks out at Geisel Medical School building, no injuries reported

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | February 26, 2023

The building will be temporarily closed following smoke and water damage from the Sunday morning fire. 

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Students create proposal to reduce Montgomery House energy consumption

By Charlotte Sadelain | February 24, 2023

The five students’ proposal is estimated to reduce energy use by 71.5% and save about $2,000 a year.

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Former Safety and Security officer Teddy Willey remembered as being ‘full of life’

By Adriana James-Rodil | February 23, 2023

Former Safety and Security officer Teddy Willey died in West Virginia on Feb. 9, after a long career that included 20 years as a coal miner before his arrival at Dartmouth in 2000.

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SWCD ratifies $21 wage contract in unanimous vote

By Jackie Wright and Heya Shah | February 23, 2023

The contract — which was accepted by the College on Feb. 18 after the SWCD voted to strike — also includes sick pay and mental health pay for all student Dartmouth Dining Services workers.

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College rejects voluntary recognition of Graduate Organized Laborers at Dartmouth

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff and Jackie Wright | February 22, 2023

In a Feb. 21 message, Provost David Kotz wrote that graduate unionization would be “counterproductive,” and said Dartmouth will not voluntarily recognize a graduate student union.

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Q&A with Safety and Security officer Stephen Sampson

By Isabelle Han | February 21, 2023

The Dartmouth rode along with Safety and Security on a patrol around campus, learning more about campus security, Greek life and a day in the life of an officer. 

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