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Parents call for revisions to COVID-19 policies, rollback on gathering restrictions

By Emily Lu | November 13, 2020

Citing a lack of social spaces and harsh consequences for violating the College’s COVID-19 policies, nearly 300 Dartmouth parents have signed on to a petition to loosen on-campus restrictions for the winter term.

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Marine Corps veteran and College staff member runs 100 miles for Veterans Day

By Maya Kempf-Harris | November 13, 2020

Jason Mosel chose an unconventional way to celebrate Veterans Day this year. The Marine Corps veteran and network engineer for Information, Technology and Consulting ran 100 miles around Hanover carrying first a Marine Corps flag and then an American flag.

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Q&A: Hanover’s ‘Ring Man’ Rod Swain on being part of the Dartmouth community

By Griselda Chavez | November 13, 2020

Known for his popular jewelry and amiable personality, Rod Swain — also known as the “Ring Man” who sells jewelry at an outdoor stand between Molly’s Restaurant and Hanover Town Hall — has long been embraced by students as a member of the Dartmouth community. As he approaches his 12th year selling jewelry in Hanover, Swain sat down with The Dartmouth to talk about how his business, Sterling Silver, has played a part in the community. 

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Sports

Ivy League cancels all winter athletic competition, delays spring season

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 12, 2020

All winter intercollegiate athletic competition has been canceled, the Ivy League announced on Thursday evening. Additionally, spring sports have been postponed through at least February, and the conference has ruled out the possibility of allowing fall sports to play this spring.

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Students react to Joe Biden’s presidential win

By Kristin Chapman | November 12, 2020

The news of former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election — and the historic ascent of his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., to the office of vice president — has garnered varying reactions from Dartmouth students.

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Students and professors confront new post-Thanksgiving exam dates

By Sydney Wuu | November 12, 2020

In a normal fall term, students wrap up exams before Thanksgiving. This year, however, the final examination period will run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 — after both the holiday and fall move-out. While the College says the delay — which allows for students to travel during lower-traffic times — will reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, many students and professors have raised concerns.

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Despite nationwide surge, Dartmouth COVID-19 case numbers remain low

By Caitlin McCarthy | November 12, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise across the country and in New Hampshire, Dartmouth has largely kept on-campus case numbers low. 

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Victoria Blodgett, Guarini assistant dean of postdoctoral affairs, dies at 59

By The Dartmouth Senior Staff | November 10, 2020

Victoria Blodgett, assistant dean of postdoctoral affairs at the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, died on Nov. 4 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 59.

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Professors weigh in on Biden victory, bipartisanship post-Trump

By Kyle Mullins | November 10, 2020

According to Dartmouth government, economics and public policy professors, former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory bodes well for the durability of American institutions, but the president-elect may face serious governance challenges with a divided government.

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Students confront housing shortage, high living costs in Upper Valley

By Coalter Palmer and Daniel Modesto | November 10, 2020

A regional housing shortage in the Upper Valley and the resulting high cost of living has posed an array of challenges for students in search of off-campus housing. In recent months, the College has placed a limit on the number of students allowed in dorms due to COVID-19 concerns, which has further increased demand for housing off campus.

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Hanover restaurants face Main Street outdoor dining closure

By Ben Fagell | November 10, 2020

As the town braces for winter weather, outdoor dining on Main Street in Hanover officially closed on Oct. 31. In an effort to offset an anticipated decline in business this winter, local restaurants have begun to consider alternative ways to increase profits.

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Students and community members celebrate, stage calls to action post-election

By Daniel Modesto | November 9, 2020

Following President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory on Saturday, events on campus and the Green reflected both celebration and urgency. Progressive activist groups hoped to warn the Dartmouth community not to become complacent following the Democratic win, and to instead continue fighting for progressive causes like the reallocation of police funds and action against climate change.

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Winter term start date pushed back, testing upped to twice per week

By Griselda Chavez | November 9, 2020

Students returning to campus this winter will face new COVID-19 precautions from the College. In addition to the initial two-week quarantine and staggered move-ins seen during the fall term, next term will bring a delayed start date and increased regular testing.

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Dartmouth Skiway to reopen for winter term

By Lorraine Liu | November 9, 2020

As one of only two college skiways in the entire country, the Dartmouth Skiway faced unique demand as it determined its reopening plan for this upcoming season. After closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the Skiway plans to reopen for its winter operations on Dec. 19 with limited capacity. 

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Indigenous Fashion Showcase celebrates modern Indigenous fashion

By Amar Scherzer | November 9, 2020

On Friday, students strutted down the virtual runway in the College’s second annual Indigenous Fashion Showcase — an event celebrating Indigenous culture and creative expression across Dartmouth’s Native American community. 

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Students sent home after police bust Halloween parties

By Andrew Sasser | November 6, 2020

Dartmouth’s campus lacked its regular fraternity parties and student gatherings this Halloween weekend, but some students still found unsanctioned ways to celebrate. Over 70 students participated in large off-campus gatherings — at least one in Hanover and another in Lebanon. Nineteen of the students who attended the Lebanon party received underage drinking citations, and many students from both parties have since been sent home for the year.

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Republicans unexpectedly gain control of N.H. state government

By Thomas Brown | November 6, 2020

Contrary to earlier projections, New Hampshire Republicans have taken control of both the executive and legislative branches of the New Hampshire government. Republicans will flip the previously Democrat-held New Hampshire state Senate and House of Representatives.

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Amid uncertainty, students react to election results

By Lorraine Liu and Hannah Jinks | November 6, 2020

As ballots continue to be counted in several states and the outcome of the 2020 election hangs in the balance, students at Dartmouth have anxiously awaited results.

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Rockefeller Center event analyzes pending election outcome

By Soleil Gaylord | November 6, 2020

On Thursday, government professor Mia Costa moderated a panel of scholars discussing the presidential election, with a dual focus on analyzing what happened and predicting what might come next.

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Local Election Day voting proceeds smoothly, Hanover turnout matches 2016

By Emily Lu and Manasi Singh | November 4, 2020

Carefully planned COVID-19 guidelines ensured smooth in-person voting experiences on Election Day in Hanover and surrounding towns. Aside from early morning lines, wait times did not differ significantly from previous years, even with precautions such as temperature checks and voting booth sanitization.

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