Applications designed by students seek to simplify D-Plan selection and storing Dartmouth contact information

The new D-plan interface includes new rules that address international students’ visa requirements, while the directory app converts Dartmouth directory information from a website to a mobile application. 

College plans wide-scale dormitory renovations

The College’s Lyme Road apartments proposal, currently on hold, is part of an extended effort to temporarily relocate students as pre-existing dorms undergo renovations.

Dartmouth Student Prison Initiative hosts virtual webinar, “The Crisis at Rikers Island: A Call to End Mass Incarceration”

The DSPI partnered with The Freedom Agenda advocacy group to host the event, which gathered a panel of experts to discuss mass incarceration in the United States.

Still North Books & Bar offers course books for English and creative writing department

According to Still North owner Allie Levy, she is hoping to expand the book program to more departments in the future. 

Ukrainian Student Association organizes protest following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Roughly 150 students, faculty and Hanover community members gathered in solidarity with Ukraine.

Abrupt shutdown of Librex prompts mixed reactions from students

According to the app’s founder Ryan Schiller, the suddenness of Librex’s shut-down was intended to prevent speculation or hysteria among the student body. 

Students propose zoning amendments that could increase housing capacity in Hanover

The amendments, which were signed by 30 students, will be voted on in the town election in May. 

As COVID-19 cases decline, campus sees uptick in influenza A

As of Feb. 21, Dick’s House has documented 23 cases of influenza A.

Dartmouth Political Union hosts student debate on abortion

The panel featured three students advocating for pro-life and three students advocating for pro-choice. 

Faculty vote 89-4 to pause new housing on Lyme Road

The College will continue its initial planning process into May.

College revises COVID-19 guidance to allow food and drink at indoor events

The change, effective Feb. 14, has prompted positive feedback from student organizations across campus. 

Election to create student dining worker union to be held in March

The College will accept the Student Worker Collective at Dartmouth’s status as a union if over 50% of voters vote “yes.”

Senior societies wrap up in-person tapping period

Members of the Class of 2023 decided whether to accept their offers on Feb. 20.

Rockefeller Center hosts former Health and Human Services secretary Alex Azar ’88

Azar spoke about his work on Operation Warp Speed and his experiences as HHS secretary during the Trump administration.

Dirt Cowboy begins selling “The Real Anthony Fauci”

The conspiratorial book, which aims to discredit Anthony Fauci’s career, has stirred controversy among the cafe’s patrons.

COVID-19 guidelines and enforcement vary on winter study abroad programs

While some students on winter study abroad programs expressed confusion and even discontent with COVID-19 regulations, others say their program's COVID-19 protocols have been successful. 

Students’ experience with campus Wi-Fi improves as College completes 85% of its upgrades

Student-founded nonprofit FORT pays for students’ mental health bills

FORT is currently serving 12 Dartmouth students, according to founder Eva Yao ’23.

Energy Justice Clinic works on projects in New Hampshire, Chile

The organization, composed of students and faculty, investigates energy solutions in New Hampshire and Indigenous environmental rights in Chile. 

Winter Carnival weekend sees record high turnout at polar bear plunge, low student involvement in planning

1,200 participants braved the swim in Occom Pond on Friday, shattering the previous record of 800.