Students rush to find off-campus housing

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some students have committed to returning to the Upper Valley to live in off-campus housing for the upcoming year. 

Editors' Note

Ever since the College announced its reopening plan for the 2020-21 academic year, it feels like we’ve been sent into a tailspin. 

Q&A with Jewish Studies professor Susannah Heschel

Last week, a letter titled “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate” was published on the Harper’s Magazine website. The letter was undersigned by 153 scholars, writers and political theorists, including Dartmouth’s Eli Black professor of Jewish Studies Susannah Heschel.

Federal government reverses decision barring international students from taking online-only classes

The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have agreed to reverse a controversial July 6 order that would have barred international students from staying at U.S. universities offering only online courses.

Q&A with AD Harry Sheehy on the elimination of five sports and cancellation of fall athletics

Athletics director Harry Sheehy sat down with The Dartmouth to discuss the elimination of five athletic teams, alumni and student campaigns to save the affected sports and the Ivy League’s decision to cancel fall athletics. 

Sun: 'I Miss Empty Nesting'

Mobley: 'Well, I’m Glad I Didn’t Miss Too Much!'

Dartmouth joins Harvard and MIT in condemning ICE rules

In the wake of new federal guidance that would prohibit international students taking online-only classes from remaining in the U.S., Dartmouth filed an amicus brief in support of a federal lawsuit filed by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Students report damaged items during room packing process

As Dartmouth’s Office of Residential Life continues the process of packing and shipping students’ belongings left on campus before the COVID-19 pandemic sent students home, some students have received damaged items while others, including recent graduates, have not received their items at all. 

Dormitory construction and renovation projects on hold

Following the release of Dartmouth’s reopening plan last week, students have raised questions about the housing options on the College’s campus.

College brings back some employees, offers retirement package to staff

As the College continues to follow its reopening plan, it has increased the presence for some employees on campus, while also offering early retirement packages. 

Jewel of India relocates and reopens for takeout on July 15

Though Jewel of India was unable to renew its original lease with the College, the Hanover restaurant has relocated to the property previously occupied by Noodle Station and The Swirl & Pearl at 11 Lebanon St. Jewel of India will re-open for takeout orders on July 15.

Number of academic dishonesty incidents during spring term remains within normal range

The College’s Academic Honor Principle was not a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to college life. Despite concerns that the move to online learning would result in a rise in incidents of academic dishonesty, the Office of Community Standards and Accountability did not receive more reports than normal, and the number of students involved in incidents only increased “within reason,” OCSA director Katharine Strong said.  

Confronting diversity issues at Geisel: from Instagram to institutional change

In the wake of anti-racism protests and actions, members of the Geisel School of Medicine have begun speaking out against and taking measures to combat diversity and equity issues at their medical institution.