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Fire department evacuates Thompson Arena following report of electrical fire
The evacuation delayed a 7 p.m. hockey match between Dartmouth and Yale, but attendees were cleared to reenter the arena shortly after 7 p.m. On Nov. 6, the Hanover Fire Department evacuated Thompson Arena following a report of an electrical fire inside the building at 6:12 p.m., according to a transcript of the dispatch obtained and reviewed by The Dartmouth. The Hanover Police Department and Dartmouth Safety and Security officers also responded to the scene.
Hanover polls are closed
This is The Dartmouth's live coverage of Nov. 3 midterm elections in Hanover, Lebanon and Lyme before polls closed. For live coverage after poll closing, read here.
Dean of faculty authorizes professors to use AI detector Pangram to review student work
Interim dean of faculty John Carey sent new “guidelines on use of AI detection in teaching” to all faculty in a Sept. 29 email obtained and reviewed by The Dartmouth. On Sept. 29, interim dean of the faculty of Arts and Sciences and government professor John Carey sent an email to Dartmouth’s undergraduate faculty containing “guidelines on use of AI detection in teaching.” The guidelines permit faculty to input student work to artificial intelligence detector Pangram.
Grade inflation committee launches student survey to help draft new grading policies
On Sept. 22, the College’s Ad Hoc Committee on Grading Practices and Assessment emailed a survey on grading policy to every undergraduate student who has completed at least one course at Dartmouth. The survey, which closes on Oct. 23, will be used by the committee to inform a winter report on grading and assessment policy, according to committee co-chairs anthropology professor Zaneta Thayer and government professor Jeffrey Friedman.
Visiting government and Jewish studies professor Steven Simon says war in Iran is based on a ‘grand delusion’
Since the United States and Israel launched a series of aerial attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, the conflict has expanded to Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East and impacted the global economy. The initial strikes resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompted retaliatory strikes across the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, spiking global oil prices. As of March 30, at least 13 American service members have also been killed.
Beilock outlines priorities for higher education
On Jan. 25, College President Sian Leah Beilock published an editorial in The Wall Street Journal entitled “Is a Four-Year Degree Worth It?” The piece argued that American universities have “a trust problem” and should prioritize affordable tuition, post-graduate outcomes, institutional neutrality, enforced medians and standardized testing in admissions. One month later, The Dartmouth is investigating the state of those five priorities on Dartmouth’s own campus. 1.
Five professors discuss implications of U.S. intervention in Venezuela
On Jan. 3, following months of the bombings of boats allegedly transporting drugs off the Venezuelan coast, United States special forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in an overnight raid on Caracas and brought him to trial in New York, N.Y. on narco-terrorism charges.
College announces AI partnership with Anthropic, company accused of plagiarizing Dartmouth professors’ publications
Last December, the College announced a partnership with Anthropic and Amazon Web Services, making Dartmouth the first Ivy League university to launch artificial intelligence at an institutional scale. The Dec. 3 announcement has drawn criticism from some faculty members, including claimants in a class action lawsuit against Anthropic for allegedly infringing their copyrights and unethically downloading their publications to train its large-language model Claude.
Dartmouth to undergo ‘complete review’ of safety policies after shooting at Brown
Following a mass shooting at Brown University last month, Dartmouth’s Safety and Security is undergoing a “complete review” of its emergency preparedness plans, senior vice president for operations Josh Keniston said. The review, set to be completed later this month, will aim to improve emergency “information flows” and implement concerns prompted by the shooting at Brown. On Dec.
Dartmouth offers early admission to first members of Class of 2030
The College is withholding data on the number of applicants and the acceptance rate until at least March. On Dec. 15, the College extended its offers of early admission to the Class of 2030. For a second year, the College declined to release information on how many students applied or were accepted until the regular decision period concludes in March.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center pioneers robotic heart surgeries
The minimally invasive procedures are performed using robots operated by Dr. José Rodriguez Tu’25, a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in cutting-edge surgical technology. In August, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center became the first New England hospital north of Boston to offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for the heart’s mitral valve.
College appoints new director of Greek Life
This article is featured in the 2025 Freshman Special Issue. In June, Hunter Carlheim assumed the role of director of Greek life and student societies, succeeding interim director Marco Valenzuela. Carlheim, who has worked at Phi Delta Theta International Headquarters and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, steps onto a campus whose Greek Life has recently received heavy press scrutiny for hazing and a student death.
New Hampshire provides lowest funding for higher education in country
The report from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute ranks the state last, following a 17.6% budget cut to the University System of New Hampshire. New Hampshire has the lowest amount of funding for higher education in the country, according to a recent study by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that ranked all 50 states. The study comes less than two months after New Hampshire approved its 2026-2027 state budget, which cut funding for the University System of New Hampshire by 17.6%.
Dartmouth’s community has mixed feelings about being the Ivy League’s ‘Switzerland’
Several national media outlets have published articles on Dartmouth’s neutrality. In recent months, Dartmouth has received attention in national media outlets as the sole Ivy League school to largely avoid the Trump administration’s renegotiation of federal funding: “How one Ivy League university avoided the president’s wrath,” declared The Economist on May 1. “How one Ivy League university has avoided Trump’s retribution so far,” published the New York Times on May 11.
DSG plans upcoming efforts to improve bylaws
At its last weekly meeting of the spring term, senators discussed plans to improve DSG bylaws over the summer. On June 1, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its ninth and final weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate discussed the incoming Jawad-Harvard administration’s plans to improve DSG bylaws over the summer.
DSG votes down amendment to limit eligibility to serve on DSG’s executive board
Senators also voted to allocate $5,000 for outdoor seating on campus. On May 25, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its eighth weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate voted down an amendment to its constitution limiting eligibility to serve on its executive board to only those who have served as senators or representatives. It also allocated $5,000 of its budget for the expansion of outdoor seating and wellness spaces on campus.
Editor’s Note: Green Key Special Issue 2025
This Green Key Special Issue goes through the keyhole. As the Cheshire Cat once said, “I’m stranger. You’re stranger. Together, we are … strangers.” We, the editors of the Green Key Special Issue, have prepared a dizzying array of stories to help you look at Dartmouth “Through the Keyhole.” From spring hikes to Fizz postings, from the Hop to Summit, this issue explores the everyday Dartmouth experience as you’ve never seen it before. Have you ever wondered why food in Hanover is so expensive?
Dartmouth Student Government discusses alternative grading policies to combat grade inflation
At the weekly DSG meeting, senators also reflected on last week’s elections and passed four spending proposals. On May 4, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fifth weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate prepared for an upcoming meeting on grading policies.
Q&A with former Chabad president Mia Steinberg ’25, a year since May 1
The Dartmouth sat down with Steinberg to discuss her thoughts on the aftermath of the arrests and how she has observed changes in campus culture in the year since. Mia Steinberg ’25 was the president of the Rohr Chabad Center at Dartmouth last year, during and after the May 1, 2024, arrests.
Alumni speak out against Beilock’s response to Trump administration
Thousands of alumni have signed petitions against the College’s response to federal funding cuts. Alumni are speaking out and calling for Dartmouth to stand up against the Trump administration. Over the past five days, The Dartmouth has received over 25 letters to the editor from alumni voicing opposition to the College’s response.
DSG Beat: Senate discusses upcoming elections
At its fourth weekly meeting of the term, the Dartmouth Student Government discussed the upcoming DSG and town elections and impeached two senators. On April 27, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fourth weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate voted to allocate $3,000 on shuttles for the upcoming May 17 Hanover town election and impeached two senators.
Inside the Dartmouth Student Government presidential race
Campaign season for Dartmouth Student Government has begun. Two candidates are running for student body president: general house senator Sabik Jawad ’26 and East Wheelock senator Jack Wisdom ’26. Campaigning began on April 20, and a debate hosted by The Dartmouth between the presidential tickets will be held on Saturday, April 26.
DSG’s ‘emergency fund’ will not be able to be used specifically for international students
On April 20, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its third weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate voted to allocate $15,000 for a student emergency fund, as well as $1,500 for a Make Your Own Bouquet event to be hosted on the porch of the Collis Center.
DSG approves $15,000 ‘emergency fund’ for students
Some senators have proposed to use this fund for immigration-related expenses. Dartmouth Student Government Senate voted to earmark $15,000 of their budget for a student “emergency fund” during their April 20 meeting. The vote passed with nine in favor, two opposed and eight abstentions.
New freedom of expression and dissent policy does not significantly change forms of protected speech
While the new policy clarifies the College’s freedom of expression principles and guidelines on civil disobedience and unprotected speech, it does not significantly change which forms of speech are protected in practice. On April 2, the Office of the Provost released a new freedom of expression and dissent policy. The Dartmouth went through the new 28-page long report and compared it to the prior policy, which was adopted in 2015.
DSG addresses Dartmouth Dining changes and reviews shuttle pilot project
During its first meeting of spring term, DSG also proposed the creation of a text hotline and nap pods for students. On April 6, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its first weekly meeting of the spring term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate discussed changes to Dartmouth Dining locations, the creation of a DSG text hotline, library nap pods and the recent West Lebanon shuttle pilot project.
Former NATO deputy secretary general warns against American withdrawal from international cooperation
On April 3, the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding hosted former diplomat Rose Gottemoeller for an event on American cooperation with international allies and the future of international arms control.
DSG piloting free express shuttle service to West Lebanon
Students shared mixed reactions to the transit system announced yesterday. Starting on Saturday, April 5, a free express shuttle service will run between Baker-Berry Library and shopping locations in West Lebanon, Dartmouth Student Government announced in an email yesterday.
‘It’s all behind walls, behind robots’: Large majority of students express extreme dissatisfaction with new changes to Courtyard Cafe
Recent changes to the cafe include ordering kiosks, a wall between students and workers and restricted meal swipe options. Students are overwhelmingly unhappy with the recent changes made to the Courtyard Cafe implemented at the beginning of spring term — which include new touchscreen kiosks and the construction of a wall between students and workers.
Pioneering professor of history Marysa Navarro-Aranguren remembered for her lasting impact on the College
While at Dartmouth, Navarro-Aranguren created the WGSS department and advocated for coeducation. Marysa Navarro-Aranguren, the trailblazing Charles A. and Elfriede A. Collis professor emerita in history, passed away at age 90 on March 2. She is remembered as a “proud Basque,” “strongly opinionated and outspoken” and for her “laughter,” according to an obituary written by her daughter, Nina Gerassi-Navarro. At Dartmouth, Navarro-Aranguren supported programs to diversify academia.
DSG forms constitutional task force, tables representative budget voting amendment
The constitutional task force will be charged with recommending improvements for DSG’s bylaws. On March 2, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its ninth weekly meeting of the winter term.
DSG votes against endorsing proposal to preserve ‘Dartmouth College’ name for undergraduate school
Under the proposal, the entire institution and undergraduate school would have the same name, leading senators to worry that “Dartmouth College at Dartmouth College” may be written on documents. On Feb. 23, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its seventh weekly meeting of the winter term.
DSG passes voting amendments, tables bill on proposed constitutional task force
The Senate passed an amendment that allows for votes more easily, while delaying a task force that opponents argue could unfairly empower certain senators. On Feb. 16, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met over Zoom, due to inclement weather, for its sixth weekly meeting of the winter term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, senators discussed — and ultimately passed — two amendments to the DSG constitution.
Winterim’s Evolution: From D-Plan organization to modern-day opportunities
This article is featured in the 2025 Winter Carnival Special Issue. Winterim — the College’s extended winter break, lasting from late November until early January — is one of the traditions that makes Dartmouth unique. The break is both longer than that of most other schools, lasting six weeks, and, unlike even other quarter-system schools, begins before Thanksgiving.
Campus organizations celebrate Lunar New Year
On Jan. 29, as global celebrations of the Lunar New Year commenced, College and student organizations alike rang in the Year of the Snake with a slate of on-campus programming. Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese student affinity groups, along with the College’s dining and arts organizations, hosted various celebrations with traditional food and activities across campus last week. On Jan.
DSG presses Beilock on campus immigration measures
Senators and student attendees asked College President Sian Leah Beilock and other administrators about Dartmouth’s compliance with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and bringing incoming Gazan student Omar Rashid’s ’29 to campus. On Feb. 2, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fourth weekly meeting of the winter term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, senators and attendees spoke with College President Sian Leah Beilock and other administrators.
DSG discusses further dining automation, forms new Greek Life task force
On Jan. 26, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its third weekly meeting of the winter term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate debated a slate of new Dartmouth Dining projects related to automation and voted to establish a Greek Life task force. School House senator JJ Dega ’26 provided updates on the DSG Dining Advisory Group’s meeting on Jan. 23 with Dartmouth Dining director Jon Plodzik.
DSG discusses further dining automation, forms new Greek Life task force
On Jan. 26, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its third weekly meeting of the winter term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate debated a slate of new Dartmouth Dining projects related to automation and voted to establish a Greek Life task force. School House senator JJ Dega ’26 provided updates on the DSG Dining Advisory Group’s meeting on Jan. 23 with Dartmouth Dining director Jon Plodzik.
DSG continues executive board appointments, fails vote due to ‘misunderstanding’
On Jan. 19, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its second weekly meeting of the winter term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate continued closed session voting for executive board positions — which began at last week’s meeting — and began discussions about new student life projects. In a closed session, the Senate voted 4-6-7 against the appointment of representative Roger Friedlander ’27 to the deputy project director position.
DSG discusses campus infrastructure and Dartmouth Dining biometric scanners
On Nov. 10, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its eighth weekly meeting of the fall term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate met with Safety and Security associate director Tom O’Donnell to discuss campus infrastructure projects such as improved outdoor lighting, bicycle infrastructure and increased pedestrian safety measures.
Dartmouth Student Government rejects ‘impromptu’ voting amendment
On Nov. 3, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its seventh weekly meeting of the fall term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate debated an amendment proposed by deputy town affairs liaison and General Senator Evan Gerson ’27 to “clarify” language in the DSG constitution and allow senators to call “impromptu” votes. The amendment failed 6 - 8 - 3. The proposed amendment stated “members of DSG may call a vote at any time” during a meeting.
DSG debates sending campus email regarding Oct. 23 protester arrests
A proposed statement drafted by members of DSG in the days following the Oct. 27 meeting failed 3-4-4. On Oct. 27, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its sixth weekly meeting of the fall term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate and present members of the student body debated how they should publicly respond to the recent arrests of two protesters at a campus event featuring Sen.
DSG fails to pass acting senator amendment to its constitution
On Oct. 20, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fifth weekly meeting of the fall term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate discussed a potential amendment to its constitution, library hour extensions and the upcoming Healthy Minds survey.
DSG discusses upcoming election, new library hours
On Oct. 13, the Dartmouth Student Government Senate met for its fourth weekly meeting of the fall term. Led by student body president Chukwuka Odigbo ’25, the Senate discussed transportation to voting sites on Election Day, new library hours and the upcoming student issues survey. Odigbo said DSG is organizing free transportation for students from campus to the local polling place at Hanover High School on Nov. 5.
‘A unified team’: Democratic state legislators win no-contest primary for State House
On Sept. 10, four Democratic candidates won a no-contest primary election to become the Democratic candidates for the New Hampshire State House representing Grafton County District 12. Institute for Writing and Rhetoric lecturer Ellen Rockmore and environmental activist Terry Spahr ran for the first time, while government professor Russell Muirhead and attorney Mary Hakken-Phillips ran as two-time incumbents. The general election, to be held on Nov.
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