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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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From the Bleachers: Brady Bests Belichick in ‘Tompa Bay’

By Baily Deeter | November 10, 2020

I tried to drag the NBA season on as long as possible, but now that we’re four weeks removed from LeBron James’ fourth ring, I think it’s time we move on to a new league (and a new superstar athlete). So let’s talk football.

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Teams practice in small groups, await winter protocol decisions

By Ethan Strauss and Jaime Chuidian | November 6, 2020

As an unusual fall term draws to a close, Dartmouth’s sports teams have continued to find ways to practice while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. Currently, all teams remain in stage two of the College’s three-stage return-to-sports protocol.

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Former Dartmouth hockey players prepare for professional level

By Will Ennis | November 6, 2020

Four former Dartmouth hockey players have spent their fall terms preparing to join professional hockey programs when the competitive season begins.

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Dartmouth Skiway to host NCAA skiing championships in 2025

By Emily Lu and Andrew Doerr | November 3, 2020

For the third time in Dartmouth’s history and the first time since 2003, Dartmouth will host the NCAA men’s and women’s skiing championships in 2025.

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Twenty sports teams sign letter in support of reinstatement for cut teams

By Anna May Mott | October 29, 2020

On Oct. 13, 20 Dartmouth sports teams issued an open letter addressed to College President Phil Hanlon and athletics director Harry Sheehy calling for the reinstatement of the five varsity teams eliminated in July.

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After program cuts, students reflect on lightweight rowing’s legacy

By Benjamin Ashley and Vikram Strander | October 27, 2020

Although the program came to an abrupt end in July after the College cut five varsity teams, the lightweight rowing team leaves behind a legacy of success, teamwork and a strong work ethic.

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From the Bleachers: NBA Bubble Wrap and 2020-21 Preview

By Baily Deeter | October 27, 2020

My LeBron James fandom still has me fired up about the NBA after a thrilling couple of months in the bubble. So, before I turn my attention to the NFL for the next few months of this column, I’m going to pay homage to a great NBA season and preview what should be an even better one next year.

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Dartmouth hockey freezes practice after statewide rink closure

By Devan Fink | October 23, 2020

After a series of COVID-19 outbreaks over the past two months were traced to ice hockey, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced on Oct. 15 that all indoor ice skating rinks statewide will be closed for two weeks.

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Seven former women’s swimmers join rowing team

By Emily Lu and Halle Troadec | October 23, 2020

Seven former members of the women's swimming and diving team have walked on to the women's rowing team, citing a desire to compete and remain members of a varsity program. The women's swimming and diving team was among five varsity sports programs that the College eliminated in July.

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Former hockey forward Mike Murray ’03 joins Minnesota Wild staff

By Will Ennis and Sara McClanahan | October 23, 2020

Former Dartmouth men’s hockey forward Mike Murray ’03 was appointed to the role of assistant to the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, the NHL team announced earlier this month.

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Women’s rugby players train with U.S. National Team

By Will Ennis | October 20, 2020

Four student-athletes on the Dartmouth women’s rugby team are spending part of their fall term training full-time with the U.S. Women’s National Team. Athletes invited to train with the National Team will compete for a spot in the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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Porscha Dobson hired as new track and field and cross country director

By Benjamin Ashley and Andrew Doerr | October 16, 2020

Porscha Dobson has been named the new director of Dartmouth’s track and field and cross country programs. After coaching for eight years at the University of Pennsylvania, first as an assistant coach and then as assistant head coach for the past two years, Dobson was hired by Dartmouth in September after Barry Harwick ’77 announced his retirement in August.

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On-campus athletes enter phase two of return to practices

By Ethan Strauss and Vikram Strander | October 13, 2020

On-campus student-athletes have begun ramping up their practices to prepare for potential seasons this winter or spring. Most teams are entering phase two of the athletic department’s three-phase return-to-sport protocol, which was designed in conjunction with Ivy League policies.

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Strong recruiting class brings high hopes to men’s basketball

By Will Ennis | October 13, 2020

Whenever Dartmouth men’s basketball next takes the court, the team will feature one of its best recruiting classes in recent history. With its new recruits, the team aims to earn its first winning Ivy League record in 21 years.

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From the Bleachers: LeBron returns Lakers to the throne

By Baily Deeter | October 13, 2020

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers won an NBA championship with Shaquille O’Neal as Finals MVP. In 2010, the Lakers won an NBA championship with Kobe Bryant as Finals MVP. In 2020, the Lakers emerged victorious once again, with a new face of the franchise taking home the hardware.

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Q&A with Chuck Sherman ’66

By Thomas Brown | October 9, 2020

For Chuck Sherman ’66, the “Big Green” isn’t a suitable symbol for Dartmouth.

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Drew Spencer ’97 hired as British national baseball team manager

By Devan Fink | October 9, 2020

The British Baseball Federation announced last month that Drew Spencer ’97, a former Dartmouth outfielder, has been named the head coach of the Great Britain national baseball team.

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Former Dartmouth football coaches Callie Brownson and Jennifer King make NFL history

By Benjamin Ashley | October 6, 2020

Two former Dartmouth football coaches, Callie Brownson and Jennifer King, made NFL history on Sept. 27 when their teams faced off in the first NFL regular-season game to have a female coach on each side and a female referee on the field.

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Varsity athletes from cut teams consider club sports

By William Owen | October 6, 2020

In his July 9 campus-wide email explaining the College’s decision to cut five varsity athletics programs — men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming and diving and men’s lightweight rowing — College President Phil Hanlon encouraged former varsity athletes to consider club teams. Some athletes on the cut teams, however, have read the guidance in Hanlon’s email as an ill-thought-out consolation.