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Two hundred students depart campus early amid outbreak
By Sarah Palmer | March 9, 2021Many students cited the closure of study spaces and safety concerns as reasons for leaving.
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Testing delays prompt one-day quarantine extension
By Sarah Palmer | January 25, 2021Delays in COVID-19 test results have meant that students who expected to complete their eight-day arrival quarantine on Sunday afternoon will have to hunker down until at least Monday.
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Facing concerns, College looks to increase mental health support ahead of winter term move-in
By Arielle Beak and Sarah Palmer | January 11, 2021With limited opportunities for social interaction, the demands of virtual classes and the ongoing instability posed by the pandemic, fall term saw students grappling with isolation and anxiety alongside their coursework. Now, as students gear up for a New Hampshire winter and another pandemic-era term, the College has taken recent steps to increase mental health support — yet concerns linger that resources may still be lacking.
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Historically a swing state, N.H. leans blue this election
By Sarah Palmer | November 3, 2020After Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump by a razor-thin 0.3% in New Hampshire during the 2016 presidential election, Democrats are hoping for a wider margin of victory this year. Former Vice President Joe Biden currently leads in state polling averages by roughly 11 points. Still, experts say, anything could happen today in New Hampshire, a state known for its swing state tendencies and a “live free or die” independent streak.
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Dartmouth prepares for cold and flu season
By Sarah Palmer | October 16, 2020As winter approaches, public health officials have expressed concerns about the potential for a hard-hitting flu season coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Daniela Augusti, associate director of nursing at Dick’s House, the College has administered 2,715 flu shots so far this term with the campus at partial capacity, compared to 3,022 total last year.