Editors’ Note: Winter Carnival Special Issue 2023

Arabian: Let’s Chat

The College should set clear guidelines for the efficient and ethical use of ChatGPT and similar tools in its classrooms. 

de Wolff: Winter Carnival’s Seasonal Regression

Winter Carnival lacks spirited traditions comparable to its fall and spring counterparts.

Sweeney: Atlas Hugged

Dokken: Breaking The Bank

Discussing salary with co-workers is a taboo worth breaking.

Peters: The Polar Bear Swim

Verbum Ultimum: Good Sham

Dartmouth must reconsider the repercussions associated with Greek houses using the Good Sam policy.

‘The Mardi Gras of the North’: Why Winter Carnival’s Past Shouldn’t Become Our Present

Students and an alumnus weigh in on Winter Carnival’s past, present and future.

Risk Takers and Ice Breakers

A closer look into the climbing community at Dartmouth and what motivates them despite the time-consuming and dangerous nature of the sport. 

Reflection: So Good to See You!

One writer reflects on the shortcomings of social life at Dartmouth and looks back on life before college to find ways to improve it. 

‘I kind of fly under the radar’: Equipped with only a shovel, Dartmouth’s winningest football coach grooms his own field

The not-so mysterious man behind the maintenance of Memorial Field’s midfield D

‘’Bov Water’ aims to celebrate personal histories of Black women

Written by Celeste Jennings ’18, the play follows the story of three Black women attempting to write their own narratives amid a lack of information about their families. 

‘Hanover Happenings’: A Podcast for the People

Town Manager Alex Torpey’s new podcast aims to boost community and civic engagement, one episode at a time.

Love at Frost Sight: The Magic of Dartmouth’s Skiway

Dartmouth’s Skiway faces the inevitable consequences of climate change and warmer winters but works to cultivate generational connections that shape this venue.

Dartmouth Outing Club offers opportunities for students to get outside in the winter

Experiences include skiing, snowboarding and hiking trips.

Homecoming bonfire evolves to address safety concerns

The Dartmouth bonfire has gone through several changes since it was first lit in 1888 — from name changes to structural overhauls.

2022 election survey: Projected turnout decreases, Biden remains popular

Student voters show support for the president despite mixed reactions to his administration’s handling of key issues.

Gender-based violence initiatives expand in recent years

The College’s many gender-based violence initiatives — ranging from Title IX to the Sexual Violence Prevention Project — work to ensure campus safety.

Graduate students protest living standards, pledge to form union

The Graduate Organized Laborers at Dartmouth, a group of graduate students demanding a “guaranteed living wage,” marks the second student union announced this year.

New town manager Alex Torpey and community respond to issues facing Hanover

Four months into his tenure as Hanover’s chief executive, Torpey offers insight on the town’s housing and energy policies