Special Issue

Editors' Note

By Soleil Gaylord and Meghan Powers | June 12, 2021

In this year's Commencement issue, we bid farewell to the members of the Class of 2021 as they enter an ever-changing world.

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Special Issue

Class of 2021: Senior Survey

By William Chen , Aaron Lee , Philip Surendran and Pulkit Nagpal | June 12, 2021

The Dartmouth's sixth annual survey found steep declines in administration figures' popularity. 

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News

Mental health resources focus on accessibility throughout pandemic, but barriers remain

By Daniel Modesto | May 21, 2021

Many mental health initiatives will continue to be offered through both virtual and in-person formats even after the pandemic.  

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News

The future of Zoom: online platforms might be here to stay

By Sydney Wuu | May 21, 2021

As Dartmouth loosens restrictions on student interactions, professors and students explore the value of digital programs like Zoom and Slack moving forward.

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News

Upper Valley health officials see success by focusing efforts on vaccinating vulnerable communities

By Jacob Strier | May 21, 2021

Over half of eligible Grafton County adults have been immunized so far, easing some local concerns about COVID-19 and re-centering vaccination efforts on low-income communities.

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Opinion

Verbum Ultimum: Follow the Science

By The Dartmouth Editorial Board | May 21, 2021

Both Dartmouth and the Town of Hanover should adjust their pandemic guidelines to align with CDC recommendations.

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News

Hanover restaurants begin return to normal operations

By Ben Fagell | May 21, 2021

Many Hanover restaurants that changed business models during the pandemic are now seeing an increase in customers.

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News

Number of students living in local off-campus housing nearly triples

By Andrew Sasser | May 21, 2021

Some predict that the numbers of off-campus students will return to pre-pandemic levels in the fall.

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Mirror

Will the Old Traditions Fail? A Look at Freshman Pandemic Culture

By Solenne Wolfe | May 21, 2021

In the absence of upperclassmen influences, freshmen experience a different Dartmouth than the classes before them.

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Opinion

Arrington: Emerging Equitably

By Katherine Arrington | May 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities at Dartmouth, but has given the school the chance to address them as it returns to normalcy.

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Mirror

A House, not a Home: Students Express Ambivalence toward House Communities

By Meghan Powers | May 21, 2021

While housing communities can provide a social outlet, some students feel they are isolating in the process.

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Opinion

Arabian: Foreign Policy in a Post-COVID-19 World

By Kami Arabian | May 21, 2021

The pandemic has proven that the United States should replace its reliance on military intervention with a commitment to humanitarian aid.

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News

Dartmouth Outing Club faces pandemic-induced shortage of club leaders

By Kristin Chapman | May 21, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions have hamstrung the training of new leadership across the organization’s subclubs.

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Arts

Set Change: Theater Department Explores New Virtual Performance Mediums

By Sabrina Eager | May 21, 2021

During the pandemic, the theater department has experimented with new methods of performance in lieu of live productions.

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Mirror

Post-Pandemic Planning: Making D-Plan Decisions in the Wake of COVID-19

By Brian Zheng | May 21, 2021

Online classes and restrictions on campus life prompted some students to make untraditional D-Plan and academic changes. 

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Opinion

de Wolff: Lest the Old Traditions Fail

By Thomas de Wolff | May 21, 2021

Dartmouth must go above and beyond next year to restore a sense of community to campus.

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News

Editors’ Note: Spring Special Issue 2021

By Max Teszler , Emily Lu and Arielle Feuerstein | May 21, 2021

In this year’s Spring special issue, we discuss the future as we emerge from the pandemic.

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Special Issue

Demystifying Alpha Delta, the original ‘Animal House’

By Caitlin McCarthy | February 12, 2021

Derecognition and a hit movie have given Alpha Delta fraternity at Dartmouth a mythic reputation. With the house derecognized and shuttered in 2015, alumni have been left to reflect on AD’s legacy amid continued campaigns for reinstatement. 

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Special Issue

Exploring the maze: The history, growth and power structure of Dartmouth’s administration

By Lorraine Liu | February 12, 2021

Since its founding, Dartmouth’s administration has evolved from just a few roles into a sizable bureaucratic web. As Dartmouth grew both in size and in operational complexity, the College added a slew of new positions, and responsibilities — especially of the president and provost — have shifted. However, all senior administrators still work under the overall direction of the Board of Trustees. 

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Special Issue

The spaces between: Stepping away from Greek life at Dartmouth

By Emma Ginsberg | February 12, 2021

For some Dartmouth students, Greek life is as quintessential to campus culture as freezing New Hampshire winters and rigorous academics. Though Greek life offers positive connections and genuine support networks for some, for others, a house is not always a home. 

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