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‘A tough nut to crack:’ Dartmouth faces ongoing recycling challenges

By Jacob Strier | May 19, 2023

The College has decreased its proportion of waste sent to recycling programs in recent years due to strict regulations on contamination in recyclable materials, according to staff and students familiar with the issue. 

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Q&A with Sustainability at Dartmouth director Rosalie Kerr ’97

By Isabelle Han | May 19, 2023

Kerr discussed several student-founded initiatives meant to address challenges in maintaining sustainability on campus.

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Baltic LEAP Foreign Study Program to run for the first time this summer

By Chaeyoon Ok | May 19, 2023

The Baltic LEAP, which stands for language, energy and politics, is a new Foreign Study Program that will bring 16 Dartmouth students to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

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A Look Back on the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence

By Kent Friel | May 19, 2023

At this convention that took place on campus in the summer of 1956, the term “artificial intelligence” was coined by scientists. 

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Behind the Belt: Sustainability Efforts in the Dish Washing Process at The Class of 1953 Commons

By Charlotte Hampton | May 19, 2023

Dartmouth Dining continues attempts at improving sustainability through dish washing and Green2Go program

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Dartmouth’s energy production: where we’ve come from and where we still need to go

By Lauren Azrin | May 19, 2023

Since 2017, the College has committed themselves to transitioning to a low-carbon future by making strategic investments in sustainable energy, but new science has led administrators to re-evaluate their goals and timelines. 

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College celebrates Phil Hanlon’s tenure and success of Call to Lead Campaign

By Kent Friel | May 18, 2023

An event at the Hanover Inn Grand Ballroom celebrated the tenure of College President Phil Hanlon and the success of the Call to Lead Campaign, which surpassed its initial fundraising goal. 

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Palestine Solidarity Coalition organizes protest on anniversary of the Nakba

By Isabelle Han | May 18, 2023

On May 15, the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, around 70 people protested the persecution and displacement of the Palestinian people.

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College hosts 51st annual Powwow on the Green, lū’au on Baker lawn

By Charlotte Hampton | May 16, 2023

The Powwow honored Dartmouth’s Native American community, followed by a lū’au the next day, which celebrated the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community.

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Dartmouth hosts Africa Week

By Lauren Azrin | May 16, 2023

The week-long celebration, first held in 2017, returned after a four-year hiatus to honor African culture and identity.

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Dartmouth graduate students host staged jewel heist

By Charlotte Hampton | May 15, 2023

On May 11, local middle schoolers participated in an immersive science lesson in the form of a staged jewel heist, with funding from a Science Education Partnership Award grant. 

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Tuck School of Business hosts Gov. Chris Sununu as part of speaker series

By Taylor Haber | May 12, 2023

Sununu, who said he is still weighing a fifth term as governor, discussed a hypothetical White House bid with audience members.

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Downtown Hanover evolves with Duende opening, Hanover True Value closure

By Emilia Williams | May 12, 2023

One day after Duende, a traditional Spanish tapería, opened in Hanover, hardware store Hanover True Value closed after over a century in business.

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‘Ahead of his time’: Albert LaValley remembered for brilliance and generosity

By Julia Abbott | May 11, 2023

LaValley — who founded the film and media studies department — pursued his passions and always strove to be himself, according to friend and former colleague James Brown. 

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Hillel and Chabad programs co-sponsor Prospects for Peace Discussion

By Emilia Williams | May 11, 2023

The Washington Institute fellows and former government officials Dennis Ross and Ghaith al-Omari discussed the Palestine-Israel conflict.

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Q&A with Frederick Sessions Beebe ’35 writing professor Jeff Sharlet

By Isabelle Han | May 11, 2023

Sharlet discusses his bestselling book “The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War,” which explores the growing right-wing extremist movement in the U.S. 

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Carey Callaghan ’83 and Jennie Chamberlain elected to Town Selectboard, chairman Peter Christie defeated

By Kent Friel | May 10, 2023

Christie, who has served on the board since 2002, lost reelection, while all articles voted on at the meeting passed.

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English and creative writing professor Monika Otter dies

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | May 9, 2023

Otter, “a tremendous source of warmth and kindness,” died on Friday, May 5.

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Hanover Selectboard candidates make final pitch to community before election

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff and Kent Friel | May 9, 2023

At a forum for community members on Thursday, three Hanover Selectboard candidates argued that housing is the top issue that Hanover residents face.

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Dartmouth students and state legislators voice opposition to ‘parental bill of rights’

By Amadea Datel | May 9, 2023

Students and legislators speak out against Senate Bill 272, which would force New Hampshire teachers to disclose students’ changes to their gender identity to parents.

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