Behind Big Green Club Sports, from Try-Outs to Community

Two writers explore how the club sport try-out process works at the beginning of fall term, including the competitive nature of certain teams.

Softball opens up their preseason, dominating against SNHU and Bentley

Dartmouth softball steps up to the plate with a clean slate, focusing on “process” during pre-season. 

The Look Ahead: Week 5

Men’s ice hockey begins their season with a scrimmage against UMass, women and men’s tennis competes in ITA Regionals and football takes on Yale at Memorial. 

Dartmouth women hope Sian Leah Beilock’s inauguration signifies a new chapter

As Beilock begins her tenure as president of the College, alumna and female students said that they want her presidency to mark a reversal of centuries of sexism at Dartmouth. 

Student Government Senate meeting discusses housing, Wellness Days and Wi-Fi expansion

Chief of staff Anthony Fosu ’24 said improvements to Wi-Fi on the Green would be finalized on Oct. 6.

500 community members participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

On Sept. 30, locals raised $139,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in a two-mile walk. 

Self-help author Marianne Williamson discusses presidential bid with Rockefeller Center, Dartmouth Political Union

Williamson is staging her second longshot campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Experts discuss AI use across fields at conference

The Tuck School of Business recently hosted the 2023 Dartmouth Artificial Intelligence Conference, where experts in various disciplines spoke about their experiences with AI.

Break-Ups at Dartmouth: Is It Really the End?

One writer investigates how students get through breakups at Dartmouth and reflects on his own experiences. 

I Say, You Say: The Method to the Drill Madness

One writer investigates the experience of drill instructors at Dartmouth, reflecting on her own time as a German drill instructor in the process.

Flair, ‘Newbie’ Shows and Wake-ups: How Clubs Welcome New Members

Two writers investigate how clubs initiate their new members and the accompanying traditions.

Vest Day Ever: Spotlight on ‘Vest Monday’

One writer explores the background and community of “Vest Monday.”

Hogwarts or Hogwash? First-Years Discuss Housing Communities

One writer reports on the purpose of the housing communities at Dartmouth and first-years’ responses to them.

Editors' Note

All living past and present U.S. Surgeons General convene at Dartmouth for panel on mental health

Approximately 1,400 people watched live or via livestream as U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and his seven living predecessors discussed mental health.

College’s ‘mental health plan’ puts spotlight on wellness resources

Students’ access to mental health resources have increased in recent years, though questions over efficacy remain.

After rainy summer, peak foliage season returns in full swing

Although this year’s rainy summer has likely led to less vibrant leaves, peak foliage season has led to an increase in tourism. 

Start of fall term sees rise in COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire

As of Oct. 1, the Dartmouth College Health Service documented 8 active cases, though some students say they think the number of unreported cases is higher.