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Students, frustrated by continued climbing gym closure, seek alternative locations

By Ben Fagell | August 20, 2021

The gym, which was closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will remain so until the space is renovated to improve ventilation.

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Pickup orders stolen from Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine

By Emily Lu | August 20, 2021

The restaurant has seen a handful of orders — often large ones — swiped every week since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Northern Arizona University dean of students Scott Brown appointed interim Dean of the College

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | August 18, 2021

Brown’s appointment will fill the vacancy created by sociology professor Kathryn Lively’s resignation earlier this summer.

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Professors pleased, students frustrated by reinstated indoor mask mandate

By Andrew Sasser and Lauren Adler | August 13, 2021

Indoor masking is now required in most public spaces, including dining halls and libraries.

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One year ago, student report anticipated problems with College’s COVID-19 policies

By Arielle Feuerstein | August 13, 2021

A report conducted last summer about students’ concerns with the College’s pandemic response predicted mental health issues, including freshman suicides.

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Parents frustrated with fall housing shortage seek alternatives

By Ben Korkowski | August 13, 2021

Some parents have proposed modular housing as a solution for students still on the housing waitlist.

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External investigation finds ‘insufficient information’ for allegations against eight Dartmouth faculty and staff

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | August 13, 2021

The investigation, which followed Maha Hasan Alshawi’s weeks-long hunger strike last year, has been concluded.

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North Park House to move to McLaughlin Cluster

By Andrew Sasser | August 13, 2021

The College hopes to increase the number of students in North Park House and will use the vacated dorms for students on the fall housing waitlist.

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College reinstates indoor mask mandate, but will not impose gathering limits or distancing requirements

By Anaïs Zhang | August 6, 2021

The College announced Thursday that even fully vaccinated individuals will need to wear masks indoors in public spaces.

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Safety and Security SafeRide program halted when pandemic began, has yet to return

By Ben Fagell | August 6, 2021

The College is evaluating whether or not the program will return in the fall.

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Sororities issue safety rules for events with other Greek houses

By Lauren Adler , Pierce Wilson and Emily Lu | August 6, 2021

The sororities have finalized the list of requirements after issuing interim policies in July.

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West Coast wildfires cause air pollution in Hanover

By Soleil Gaylord | August 6, 2021

Smoke from the fires in Oregon and Canada has travelled across the country through the jet stream.

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Lawsuit against College alleging racial discrimination in sexual assault case dismissed

By Julia Robitaille | August 6, 2021

The reasoning for the dismissal was not immediately clear, and the College declined to comment further.

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'He was the hardest working guy I’ve ever known': Engineering professor B. Stuart Trembly remembered for passion and dedication to teaching

By Emily Lu | July 30, 2021

Trembly died after suffering a stroke at the age of 67.

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New First-Generation Office will oversee FYSEP, King Scholars programs

By Pierce Wilson | July 30, 2021

The office, which hired former Office of Pluralism and Leadership program coordinator Theresa Hernandez as its assistant director, was funded by $13 million in alumni donations.

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Students left confused by delay in announcing Lively’s resignation

By Lauren Adler | July 30, 2021

Organizations that work closely with the Dean of the College are frustrated by the lack of administrative communication.

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Dartmouth officials reiterate support for DACA after program deemed unlawful by Texas district court

By Maya Kempf-Harris | July 30, 2021

Students with DACA status will retain benefits currently granted by the Obama-era executive order.

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EKT sees online threat after Office of Greek Life cancels Masters pong tournament

By Kyle Mullins | July 23, 2021

The annual pong tournament was shut down by the Office of Greek Life on Tuesday, leading to fervent speculation on social media about the cause.

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Dartmouth Dining plans to expand options and hours in the fall

By Andrew Sasser | July 23, 2021

Courtyard Cafe and residential snack bars will reopen and new dining venues will be introduced to campus.

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Faculty voice support for mandatory vaccination policy

By Sabrina Eager | July 23, 2021

The policy states that faculty and staff must submit proof of vaccination by Sept. 1.