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The Dartmouth
April 18, 2026
The Dartmouth
Opinion
Opinion

Presidential Statement: Jon Miller

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Many of you may have seen the sidewalk chalk that my running mate, Harry Qi ’17, and I have put around campus. Our platform has been online since the very beginning of campaigning, and it is accessible to all. I have reached out to many of you personally either in FoCo, at your dorms or in Baker-Berry Library. And so I would like to take this opportunity to talk about something more important than the platform of any one candidate.


Opinion

Presidential Statement: Sophia Pedlow

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I don’t have a lot of fancy promises. What I do have is a vision for what the role of the Student Assembly could be and a complex understanding of how this College works. I believe there are tangible things we can do to improve Dartmouth’s culture, but that it’s going to take an experienced and committed leader to achieve this meaningful change. My firsthand experience addressing student needs with College administrators will accelerate the efficient rebuilding of the Assembly to better advocate for all students’ needs. Most importantly, I bring a record of compassion for my peers, willingness to look outside of myself and the conviction to do what’s right that Dartmouth needs right now.


Opinion

Presidential Statement: Yesuto Shaw

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This year has been a very eventful one in Dartmouth’s history. From the welcoming of our third College President in five years, to multiple protests and national media attention, this year has been a bit of a wild ride. A ride, unfortunately, that has led to divisiveness and dissatisfaction with various aspects of the College by many students. What our campus needs now is a leader who can unify the campus and move us forward toward a better Dartmouth for all.


Opinion

Vox Clamantis: An Unfortunate Oversight

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Last fall, my undergraduate advisor training began with the premise that our roles were to provide the first level of support for our residents. Everyone was ready to accept this responsibility on heavily discussed themes such as diversity, alcohol and sexual health, but mental health was notably absent, with the exception of extreme scenarios, where a resident was suicidal or physically harming themselves.