student Xiaotian Liu GR’s F-1 student status was abruptly revoked by the U.S Department of Homeland Security on April 4 according to a press release from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union A second student’s record was also terminated according to a statement from a College spokesperson Liu — who may now face detention or deportation — is a citizen of China and worked as a research assistant in the computer science department The ACLU of New Hampshire and Shaheen and Gordon filed a lawsuit against the DHS on behalf of Liu on Monday The lawsuit petitions for the court to reinstate Liu’s student status.  Dartmouth is aware of two international community members who have had their records terminated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Dartmouth was not notified of these record changes They were discovered by Dartmouth staff during a proactive check of the [Student and Exchange Visitor Information System] database,” College spokesperson Jana Barnello wrote in a statement.  The complaint document stated that Liu had never committed “a traffic violation Nor has he participated in any protest in the United States or elsewhere.” With his F-1 student status terminated “We are alarmed by the Trump administration’s sudden revocation of student visas and status at universities across the country including our client here in New Hampshire,” Legal Director of the ACLU of New Hampshire Gilles Bissonnette wrote in the press release.  The complaint document further stated that Liu had not violated any of the rules in the maintenance of his F-1 student status Liu’s student status was terminated under SEVIS  — an online portal of DHS that maintains information on international students in the United States The College informed Liu that it discovered his F-1 status in the system had been terminated by the DHS “OTHERWISE FAILING TO MAINTAIN STATUS – Individual identified in criminal records check and/or has had their VISA revoked SEVIS record has been terminated,” according to the complaint “The College emphasized that ‘this [wa]s not standard or normal procedure,’ and that ‘[o]ver the last several days[,] universities have been reporting similar record terminations for their international students,’” the complaint wrote At least 147 international students have had their student immigration status revoked in recent days The two cases come as the Trump administration has revoked visas from students across the country the University of Oregon and the University of Texas The College does not have further information as to why Liu’s student status was revoked Barnello wrote that the Office of Visa and Immigration Services will continue to monitor SEVIS.  “As was shared with our international community in a message earlier today OVIS continues to monitor SEVIS and will immediately email any affected student or scholar in the event a SEVIS record is terminated,” she wrote.  Liu last traveled internationally to Vancouver to attend an academic conference in December 2024 He last renewed his F-1 visa during a routine renewal in China in June 2024 Liu earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wake Forest University This is an updating story and more information will be posted soon 7:35 p.m.): This article has been updated to include a statement from the College and information about the second student’s visa termination Apply Now Schedule Sign Me Up Dartmouth researchers conducted the first-ever clinical trial of a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot and found that the software resulted in significant improvements in participants’ symptoms, according to results published March 27 in NEJM AI People in the study also reported they could trust and communicate with the system to a degree that is comparable to working with a mental health professional The trial consisted of 106 people from across the United States diagnosed with major depressive disorder Participants interacted with Therabot through a smartphone app by typing out responses to prompts about how they were feeling or initiating conversations when they needed to talk People diagnosed with depression experienced a 51% average reduction in symptoms leading to clinically significant improvements in mood and overall well-being Participants with generalized anxiety reported an average reduction in symptoms of 31% with many shifting from moderate to mild anxiety or from mild anxiety to below the clinical threshold for diagnosis Among those at risk for eating disorders—who are traditionally more challenging to treat—Therabot users showed a 19% average reduction in concerns about body image and weight which significantly outpaced a control group that also was part of the trial The researchers conclude that while AI-powered therapy is still in critical need of clinician oversight it has the potential to provide real-time support for the many people who lack regular or immediate access to a mental-health professional “The improvements in symptoms we observed were comparable to what is reported for traditional outpatient therapy, suggesting this AI-assisted approach may offer clinically meaningful benefits,” says Nicholas Jacobson, the study’s senior author and an associate professor of biomedical data science and psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine “There is no replacement for in-person care but there are nowhere near enough providers to go around,” Jacobson says For every available provider in the United States there’s an average of 1,600 patients with depression or anxiety alone “We would like to see generative AI help provide mental health support to the huge number of people outside the in-person care system. I see the potential for person-to-person and software-based therapy to work together,” says Jacobson, who is the director of the treatment development and evaluation core at Dartmouth’s Center for Technology and Behavioral Health Michael Heinz the study’s first author and an assistant professor of psychiatry at CTBH and Geisel says the trial results also underscore the critical work ahead before generative AI can be used to treat people safely and effectively “While these results are very promising, no generative AI agent is ready to operate fully autonomously in mental health where there is a very wide range of high-risk scenarios it might encounter,” says Heinz, who also is an attending psychiatrist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center “We still need to better understand and quantify the risks associated with generative AI used in mental health contexts.” Therabot has been in development in Jacobson’s AI and Mental Health Lab at Dartmouth since 2019 and included continuous consultation with psychologists and psychiatrists affiliated with Dartmouth and Dartmouth Health When people initiate a conversation with the app open-ended text dialog based on an original training set the researchers developed from current evidence-based best practices for psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy if a person with anxiety tells Therabot they have been feeling very nervous and overwhelmed lately “Let’s take a step back and ask why you feel that way.” If Therabot detects high-risk content such as suicidal ideation during a conversation with a user or contact a suicide prevention or crisis hotline The clinical trial provided the participants randomly selected to use Therabot with four weeks of unlimited access The researchers also tracked the control group of 104 people with the same diagnosed conditions who had no access to Therabot.  Almost 75% of the Therabot group were not under pharmaceutical or other therapeutic treatment at the time personalizing its questions and responses based on what it learned during its conversations with participants The researchers evaluated conversations to ensure that the software was responding within best therapeutic practices the researchers gauged a person’s progress through standardized questionnaires clinicians use to detect and monitor each condition The team did a second assessment after another four weeks when participants could initiate conversations with Therabot but no longer received prompts all participants using Therabot experienced a marked reduction in symptoms that exceed what clinicians consider statistically significant We did not expect that people would almost treat the software like a friend It says to me that they were actually forming relationships with Therabot real-world improvements that patients would likely notice in their daily lives Users engaged with Therabot for an average of six hours throughout the trial or the equivalent of about eight therapy sessions “Our results are comparable to what we would see for people with access to gold-standard cognitive therapy with outpatient providers,” Jacobson says “We’re talking about potentially giving people the equivalent of the best treatment you can get in the care system over shorter periods of time.” people reported a degree of “therapeutic alliance” in line with what patients report for in-person providers Therapeutic alliance relates to the level of trust and collaboration between a patient and their caregiver and is considered essential to successful therapy One indication of this bond is that people not only provided detailed responses to Therabot’s prompts—they frequently initiated conversations Interactions with the software also showed upticks at times associated with unwellness “We did not expect that people would almost treat the software like a friend It says to me that they were actually forming relationships with Therabot,” Jacobson says “My sense is that people also felt comfortable talking to a bot because it won’t judge them.” The Therabot trial shows that generative AI has the potential to increase a patient’s engagement and “Therabot is not limited to an office and can go anywhere a patient goes It was available around the clock for challenges that arose in daily life and could walk users through strategies to handle them in real time,” Heinz says “But the feature that allows AI to be so effective is also what confers its risk—patients can say anything to it The development and clinical testing of these systems need to have rigorous benchmarks for safety and need to include the close supervision and involvement of mental-health experts “This trial brought into focus that the study team has to be equipped to intervene—possibly right away—if a patient expresses an acute safety concern such as suicidal ideation or if the software responds in a way that is not in line with best practices,” he says but that is always a risk with generative AI In evaluations of earlier versions of Therabot more than two years ago more than 90% of responses were consistent with therapeutic best-practices That gave the team the confidence to move forward with the clinical trial “There are a lot of folks rushing into this space since the release of ChatGPT and it’s easy to put out a proof of concept that looks great at first glance but the safety and efficacy is not well established,” Jacobson says “This is one of those cases where diligent oversight is needed and providing that really sets us apart in this space.” Morgan Kelly can be reached at morgan.kelly@dartmouth.edu The framers were acutely aware of competing interests and they had great distrust of concentrated authority We inspire students to practice good global citizenship while strengthening their own communities Act Now Each year, members of the Dartmouth community nominate their peers for recognition of extraordinary contributions to all facets of college life and learning. On April 30, the Lone Pine Awards recipients gathered with their many fans and supporters in the Hanover Inn ballroom for a celebration of excellence President Sian Leah Beilock offered words of welcome and gratitude “You are the glue that holds us all together,” she said “We recognize it’s hard to do your jobs right now and we’re so grateful for everything you’re doing as we really work to make sure that higher education at Dartmouth and beyond can uphold its values President Beilock then presented the Sheila Culbert Distinguished Employee Award, Dartmouth’s highest employee honor, which recognizes a staff member for exemplary work, relentless pursuit of excellence, and selfless and unwavering dedication to Dartmouth, to Kevin Evans You are the glue that holds us all together “Dartmouth would not be Dartmouth without the connection to the natural world around us whether it’s the hikes that support our mental and physical health the wildlife that gives our students and faculty hands-on research opportunities or the forest that surrounds us and gives us a chance to showcase our global leadership on sustainability,” Beilock said.  “Our natural environment is built into everything we do as an institution and no one understands or supports that mission like Kevin.”  Evans began working on Dartmouth’s woodlands operations teams in 1993 helping to manage more than 40,000 forested acres “He’s balanced sustainable timber harvesting with ecological conservation and student engagement supporting critical research on climate change while making sure our land is more accessible than ever for our students staff and community members,” said Beilock.  In addition to the Sheila Culbert Distinguished Employee Award Excellence Awards for 2024 were given to six exemplary employees.  Laura Beidler, MED ’14 research project manager at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice receives the Leadership Award from Duane Compton Senior Vice President of Operations Josh Keniston presents the Unsung Hero Award to Ray Crosby C. Robert McClung, Patricia F. and William B. Hale 1944 Professor of Arts and Sciences and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, left, congratulates Craig Layne experiential learning facilitator in the department Office of Pluralism and Leadership Director Rae Hall and Belonging award from Senior Vice President for Community and Campus Life Jennifer Rosales Jason Barabas ’93, director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, and Dvora Greenberg Koelling assistant director for the center’s events and special programs celebrate her Passion and Commitment Award Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, presents the Collaboration Award to Stacey Bridges assistant director for Dartmouth Peak Performance/Academics Charlotte Albright can be reached at charlotte.e.albright@dartmouth.edu A significant Conservative majority has been roundly overturned but the rise of the Liberal Democrats hasn’t been stratospheric enough to earn them outright control. Although the Lib Dems are now the largest party in Devon County Council with 27 of the 60 seats, they are likely to need the assistance of non-Lib Dem councillors to secure control. Reform UK, the second largest party with 18 seats having started the election with none, will no doubt provide a loud voice of opposition, which could be amplified by the seven Conservative members if those two parties form some kind of alliance. It was also a successful day for the Greens, who finished with six councillors – four more than they began the campaign with. But while the shift is clear, it hasn’t produced a unanimous result. Looking closely at the numbers, there were 12 seats where the margin of victory was only double digits – so less than 100 votes. How exactly power gets distributed could be vital in terms of which services are prioritised. What this means for the effective dissolution of the county council also remains unclear. This is likely to be the last administration of Devon County Council because the government wants to reorganise how local government works. Much of the political debate in recent months has involved the Conservative-led county council trying to create a raft of proposals for how Devon should be reshaped. The mostly Lib Dem-led districts have favoured turning Devon’s 11 councils into three unitary ones, but the county council offered a much wider range of possibilities. With the Lib Dems now the largest party at County Hall, they may well try to get the council to coalesce around the ideas being championed by the Lib Dem districts. That could be the most significant outcome of this election. Comments Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 the Dartmouth African Students Association hosted its annual “Africa Week,” to celebrate the diversity and culture of the continent Events included an opening ceremony featuring student presentations a karaoke and spoken word night and a gala.  which DASA co-hosted with the house communities and the Special Programs and Events Committee centered around the theme “Ìwé Ìfé: A Love Letter to Our Continent.”  DASA social media and marketing chair Ivie Aiwuyo ’26 described Africa Week as a time for attendees to celebrate their culture and “feel a sense of familiarity.” Aiwuyo who was born in the United States and raised in a Nigerian community in Chicago said it is comforting to be around Nigerian people.  “Especially for those who are away from home for the first time it’s just nice to have a sense of familiarity and connection,” Aiwuyo said said anyone was welcome to attend Africa Week events “Whoever feels some sort of connection to the continent is more than welcome,” Ayanlade said “Africanness as an idea transcends whatever demographic people usually associate with it It goes beyond racial or financial lines.” Aiwuyo added that while most of the food served during the events was cooked and brought by student members of DASA other dishes were catered by TamBo’s Kitchen a West African restaurant located south of Boston.  especially being in a predominantly white space.” While attending a barbecue held on the lawn of Shabazz Hall Aiwuyo said her favorite thing about Africa Week is that it “creates a home away from home.” being part of it and just coming together,” Aiwuyo said It’s definitely a very rewarding experience.”  Africa Week is a designated time to reflect on what it means to be connected to the continent This often occurs through service and education according to DASA operations leader Ganza Belise Aloysie Isingizwe ’26.  students raised donation funds for Saakpuli While traveling to the region on a foreign study program a group of DASA members pledged to remain connected with the village when they returned to Dartmouth.  “Our professor helped coordinate community service so as we visit these communities we come back with things to give them,” Aiwuyo said “We provide them with clothing and menstrual products things that the community really needs.”  Aiwuyo said Africa Week is a space for people to reflect on what it means to be a Dartmouth student of African ancestry.  “I think about the double privilege of being at Dartmouth but also being African,” Aiwuyo said Explore Dartmouth celebrated its first birthday on Wednesday, April 30 Laura Campbell is Director & Tourism Lead for Dartmouth Tourism & Business Hub- Explore Dartmouth and explained a bit of the history: "There's been a visitor centre here for several years, and it's gone through various incarnations. "In 2023, things were struggling a little, and a group of us businesswomen decided to try and see what we could do to put together a solution that we could keep the visitor centre open, keep it thriving, keep it growing, so that we can look after all of our visitors that are coming into town, but also support our business community who provide the tourism product and all the different products that make up the tourism offering that Dartmouth has. "We evolved the visitor centre into a tourism and business hub. "Half of the centre is now a classic visitor centre, so it has merchandise and gifts that are produced locally with local photographers, local businesses, and their products that they sort of produce, we retail here and then we've got a lot of our local partners who promote and advertise their products, their hotels, their restaurants, et cetera, with us, their experiences. "We link up with many local organisations to showcase everything that Dartmouth has got to offer including on the River Dart. Explore Dartmouth has also been collaborating with other similar operations in the South Hams as Laura outlines: "We've recently teamed up with Visit Totnes for a campaign as well to promote both areas and all the amazing events that we do through the year because that brings people into the area and then we can showcase everything else and keep them here and get them staying longer, et cetera. “So it's become a real community asset, a real hub of collaboration. “We are also now working with Kingsbridge and Salcombe, so it's all coming together." On the business side, it's a place where businesses can meet with a team of volunteers with professional skills who can help and support. Explore Dartmouth is also a conduit for many of the independent businesses in town that offer professional skills so they can get people together. If somebody needs marketing or a graphic designer or an accountant or whatever, they can find them. Laura then explained how Explore Dartmouth differs from what went before: "We did a fresh brand, a fresh take, we wanted to draw a line on all the history that's gone before and move forward with a collaborative vision, working with the Chamber, South Hams and Dartmouth Town Councils. "So it's everyone pulling together for the good of the town, to showcase this amazing town. "We've got a great team, we're always on the lookout for more professionals who want to come in and help us out. "We're very fortunate with a really strong, capable board, a lot of knowledge, we've got a lot of connections with the industry, so we've got a lot to offer, a lot for people to get involved in. So there are always opportunities, so that's the vision forward." Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Devon County Show has announced the addition of an irresistible feature to its 2025 lineup—its first-ever Alpaca Café this unique café experience will offer visitors a chance to socialise alongside four charming alpacas the ring will transform into a cafe complete with patio tables and chairs accommodating up to 24 lucky guests per session The stars of the show – Lakemoor Alpacas Ron Guests will be invited to feed them nuts and carrots while basking in their gentle company—and the experience can be captured on camera with alpaca selfies galore is thrilled to bring this novel concept to life: "We love coming to the Devon County Show each year with our alpacas This is a perfect chance to see how it goes Working with animals is always a challenge but these alpacas love people—and Hagrid will do just about anything for a carrot!" and only a handful of spots available per session Devon County Show expects the café to be a sell-out success Times: 11am & 3pm (Pre-booking required) Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience that promises to be as endearing as it is unforgettable The event is free of charge but Devon County Show will be collecting donations for their charity of the year To find out more about Devon County Show and to book discounted tickets in advance, visit www.devoncountyshow.co.uk Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Dartmouth hosted 759 admitted members of the Class of 2029 for “Dimensions” — a sleepaway program for admitted students to learn about the College Dimensions encourages admitted students to explore the College without the “stressful question of ‘Will I get in?’” dean of undergraduate admissions Kathryn Bezella wrote in an email statement to The Dartmouth.  ‘Do I feel like this is a place that can be my home for the next four years?’” Bezella wrote This is the third year of Dimensions programming since it returned post-pandemic.  committed to Dartmouth after having “a great day” at Dimensions he was “about 50-50” between Dartmouth and Brown University.  and it was really different from the other [admitted student events] I had done,” Fitzgerald said “Dartmouth’s was the most unique in a really good way — you got to see all aspects of the school Everybody was super nice and willing to have a conversation.” Current students host prospective students in their dorms and guide them around campus Honiely Aviles ’28 hosted two members of the Class of 2029 Aviles said she wanted to give new students “insider information.”  so I didn’t know too much when I walked onto campus for the first time,” Aviles said I would want a host who could actively do things with them so they know campus better.”  Fitzgerald said that he initially feared that getting lunch with his host would be “a little awkward.” However friendly and welcoming” —  influencing him to choose Dartmouth Aviles explained that she could “extra-relate” to one of the students she hosted because she was also admitted through QuestBridge — a scholarship for students from low-income families. Aviles explained that she gave admitted students “specific advice” about how to “use resources effectively,” like Dartmouth Coach vouchers and the free market Admitted students also had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of academics at Dartmouth by sitting in on classes.  “The faculty are amazing collaborators with our office for this event and so many courses are opened up for admits to attend,” Bezella wrote because students’ first experience of a Dartmouth classroom is often in a subject that may be entirely new to them Fitzgerald sat in on ECON 1: “The Price System.”  “It was super interesting,” Fitzgerald said adding that current students were “super friendly and willing to talk about the class.” The Activities and Student Life Fair gave admitted students an idea of the opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom and allowed clubs to advertise to potential new members Some of the most memorable Dimensions traditions occur after dark. Students lead tours in so-called “flair,” or silly After Dark tours “show [admitted students] that we’re quite smart and intellectual … but we also don’t take ourselves too seriously,” Bezella wrote Thanks for visiting FIREFIGHTERS from across Devon have been battling to contain a wildfire on Dartmoor for the past 18 hours. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue control took multiple calls reporting a large fire in the Cut Hill area of north-west Dartmoor yesterday (Sunday, May 4) at around 2.30pm. Three appliances were initially mobilised from Okehampton, Hatherleigh and North Tawton, along with a water bowser from Exeter’s Danes Castle station and a wildfire support officer. Okehampton also took the decision to deploy their All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and 4x4 unit. “While on route to the incident, the Hatherleigh crew confirmed large amounts of smoke issuing from the moor and a second ATV from Tavistock was mobilised,” said a spokesman from DSFRS. “Once the Hatherleigh appliance arrived at the rendezvous point crews proceeded towards fire using an ATV to gain better observations on the scene and confirmed a fire front measuring approximately one mile and requested a further two ATVs which were sent from Bovey Tracey and Middlemoor, along with a drone from our USAR station.” Due to the remote location fire crews has difficulty in accessing the scene and by 5.30pm the fire front was measuring nearly two miles. “Additional crews were mobilised through the early evening and liaised with Dartmoor rangers at the scene to observe the fire and ascertain current size of fire front,” continued the spokesman. “An incident command unit (ICU) was sent from Totnes with a crew from Buckfastleigh to support them along with a 4x4 from Princetown, a welfare unit from Ivybridge and two relief appliances from Chagford and Princetown. A helicopter from the National Police Air Service also attended to provide aerial support.” In the early hours of this morning (Monday, May 5) additional relief crews from Moretonhampstead and Yelverton were sent to the fire with crews carrying out a watching brief from two strategic locations. Two more relief fire appliances from Tavistock and Crediton arrived at the scene at 8am this morning and an incident command unit also in attendance to relieve the ICU from Totnes. “Crews have confirmed the fire is still burning and in the predicted direction,” added the spokesman. “The 4x4 from Princetown has been remobilised to assist with access on the moor and following a multi-agency meeting early this morning two ATVs from Tavistock and Bovey Tracey have also been remobilised to access and extinguish the fire.” By 1.30pm this afternoon all fire fronts were extinguished and a drone overflew the area to check for any hotspots and at just after 5pm, more than 24 hours since the alarm was raised the fire, the fire was out. Approximately 12,500 acres of moorland were destroyed by fire. Firefighters were assisted by Dartmoor rangers and Commoners using firefighting equipment. Crews used five Argo Cat vehicles, fogging units, leaf blowers and a drone for environmental protection. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Thanks for visiting The counting has started for the South Hams division of the County Council elections. Here are all the candidates hoping to win seats today: Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Dartmouth baseball swept Cornell in a three-game series from April 25 to April 27 — improving to 8-10 in Ivy League play Impressive starting performances from Eddie Albert ’26 Nate Isler ’27 and Bryce Loeger ’28 held Cornell to just nine total runs in the series.  Dartmouth is firmly in contention for the fourth and final spot in the tournament Harvard and Princeton are both currently 8-12 and will face each other on May 7 to make up a postponed game.  Dartmouth will play Yale in its final three-game series of the regular season the Big Green will need to take two out of three games from Yale to qualify as three wins guarantees them home-field advantage in the tournament Game one of the Cornell series kicked off on April 25 at Biondi Park in Hanover Isler started on the mound for the Big Green posting four scoreless innings before a fielder’s choice gave Cornell a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning.  Jackson Hower ’25 quickly answered with his first home run of the year — a two-run blast that put Dartmouth back on top Camden Rush ’27 drove in two runs with a line drive up the middle Isler’s eight punchouts through six innings were a season high for the star pitcher.  “I wanted to make sure I was in attack mode from the start of the game,” Isler said.  Albert followed a similar trajectory when he took the mound in game two  A solo home run to left field in the fourth inning was the only run allowed in his seven innings pitched With eleven strikeouts and just three hits allowed Rush and Hower stayed hot with two knocks apiece and a sacrifice fly from Taer Rodriguez ’26 put Dartmouth ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning “Executing two strike pitches was an important part of my outing last weekend,” Albert said.  He added that going at hitters with an aggressive approach “allowed [him] to keep them off balance.” Albert’s impressive performance earned him Richards Group Athletes of the Week honors The series finale began with an early push from the Dartmouth offense Ethan Brown ’27 hit a two RBI double to finish off a six-run second inning putting the Big Green up big from the start pitching five innings and allowing just one earned run hitting two home runs to cut the lead to three but Dartmouth ultimately pulled out the 7-4 victory and completed the series sweep “Getting the series sweep against Cornell last weekend was really big for us,” A.J “[We] put ourselves in a great position for the Ivy tournament and have good momentum to build off of for Yale.” A midweek game against Merrimack College was not as successful for the Big Green who fell 5-6 to the Warriors on a walk-off single The team is set to take on Stonehill College in Hanover on Wednesday With just three conference games left to play the Big Green are fighting to stay ahead of Harvard and earn a spot in the Ivy League tournament Their final conference series of the year begins this Saturday versus Yale “Yale is a very good hitting team,” Albert said “But a big part of our preparation has been doing our best to do whatever we can to get better each day in practice.” A little further around the Ley’s edge, I stopped to watch the grebes. There were two pairs now, their splendid crests standing out against the pale water. As if by some silent signal, both would suddenly dip down and dive out of sight. Emerging closer inshore, I could admire their strikingly elegant plumage through binoculars, reflected and shimmered by ripples and interference patterns on the water’s surface. Scrambling up a steep wooded path, the hyacinth scent of bluebells grew stronger and stronger, mingling with the earthy fragrance of rain-soaked soil. Suddenly, amidst the intense blues and greens, a snow white bluebell stood out in glorious contrast; one of nature’s surprises! Approaching Ireland Bay, another solitary white inhabitant caught my eye and this time the sun was on my side. A great white egret with yellow dagger-bill let out a harsh cry, spreading its wings and soaring away, its black-toed feet clearly visible, tucked up against its streamlined body. Close behind, a grey heron rose up and followed. The rest of my walk was filled with little wonders; a glade resounding with the thrice-repeated phrases of a song thrush, golden backlit sedge flowers, and an amorous moorhen chasing another around a willow tree half-submerged in water, soup-thick with duckweed. Finally, as I reached my car, the distinctive call of a cirl bunting; a conservation success story for our beautiful South Hams. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team advises hikers to use traditional navigation tools alongside phones to prevent rescue callouts North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team has urged hikers not to place total reliance on mobile phones to navigate the moors as social media and map apps are blamed for a national rise in rescue callouts According to The Guardian, Mountain Rescue England and Wales attended 3,842 callouts in 2024, which has jumped by 24 per cent since 2019. Hikers aged between 18 and 24 were the most in need of mountain rescues, which the Okehampton-based organisation has put down to younger people relying less on paper maps and more on apps that lack detail or do not work offline. On Facebook North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team said: “Using your mobile phone to navigate is going nowhere; it has a lot of advantages and disadvantages. Paper maps and compasses also have a lot of advantages and disadvantages too. The answer is education and not being reliant on one source. Also, packing a power bank and the correct charging cables can be a great help.” Despite digital navigation being faster and easier to understand it requires signal, battery life drains quickly and hikers can be led down routes that are unsafe or do not exist. “We, as a team, have experienced many times where digital navigation has gone wrong, but we have also experienced a lot of times where digital navigation, the fast-thinking of the casualty and the use of a mobile phone have helped us pinpoint the location to a few metres. This has saved a lot of stress on the casualty or lost persons and rescue hours.” The volunteer-run group recommend Ordnance Survey OS Maps to navigate on a phone as it provides digital maps which can be accessed with no service. They urge hikers to do their research before going out, telling a friend or family member their plans and timings, packing a paper map and compass and downloading the route on a phone beforehand. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us yet support the mad industrialisation of Devon and Cornwall by Labour who intend to cover our beautiful counties in numerous wind farms giant storage units and miles and miles of pylons almost all of it manufactured in China in some of its 2,000 coal-fired furnaces and all of which will then have to be shipped thousands of miles back here so that we can continue paying the highest price for electricity in the world to pretend that we are zero carbon China and India will be supplying the bulk of millions of tons of cement that will be required to anchor these structures into the ground a process which also produces huge amounts of carbon How any responsible leadership can pretend this is 'green' is unbelievable and that solar farms do not degrade the soil (they do Perhaps Lib Dems and Labour could also explain why they support the need for thousands of houses in our counties when there's no mention of  new sewage treatment works to cope with the influx of people and no mention of how the demand on water will be met Recently I had a serious accident which resulted in an operation and short stay in hospital Fortunately I am only temporarily disabled but I am currently using a walking frame to get around Dartmouth and have discovered how incredibly difficult this is Apart from the usual hazards of sign boards outside almost every shop and the car and van drivers who persist in parking with two wheels on the pavement the road surfaces and pavements themselves are frankly dangerous or uneven; road surfaces are often a patchwork where different contractors have effected repairs but failed to make the surfaces flush Frankly our town is full of trip hazards and seems to me to be extremely dangerous in places district and county councillors would be willing to look at this problem I couldn't agree more with Jill Barber's letter in The Gazette of the 17th April regarding the new SHDC car parking charges On Saturday 12th April I drove into the car park at the top of Fore Street The reason became clear when I saw the new parking charges SHDC have slashed the 50p for half an hour charge and put up the price for one hour to £1.50 This car park used to be absolutely packed with cars every day of the week with motorists happy to pay 50p for half an hour and grateful for three hours for £1 These charges enabled shoppers to pop to the local shops visitors leisurely to browse them and locals working in the town to park economically SHDC have disadvantaged the businesses in our town centres and discouraged the use of the car parks The much-vaunted discount for local residents not only penalises people who don't have a smartphone but is useless in giving an extra half-hour to shoppers who only wanted half an hour in the first place I spent today in your town and I thought so much about it was absolutely lovely I'll definitely be back to south Devon but I won't be back to Totnes town because of the awful high street We walked up it twice (my adult friend and I The independent businesses and market were lovely but the traffic made it into a really unpleasant ordeal constantly having to squeeze onto crowded pavements because someone wanted to drive their car or van up the road and even more so because it seems so unnecessary safety and just a please environment should be more important than a few hundred metres of through road I tried really hard but genuinely cannot work out what the argument in favour of keeping the road open to all traffic What another great week for Labour and the Change they promised Britain we saw £200m invested to recruit 3,000 neighbourhood police and PCSOs in the next year which will put 13,000 bobbies back on the beat £38 million was provided to roll out 319 new zero emission buses across England we had the announcement that a new world class Universal theme park is coming to Bedford Thus boosting our economy by an estimated £50 billion and creating 28,000 jobs Labour backed the British car industry in the face of global economic headwinds This was on top of the £2.3bn to boost car manufacturing recently it was confirmed that 1,503 GPs have been recruited since October 1 we saw Labour publicly back the South Yorkshire Mayor's plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport we had the announcement that more than 100,000 extra patients have been treated on time 80,000 more people have had cancer diagnosed or ruled out within 28 days and that NHS waiting lists have fallen for six months in a row not only did our Labour Government host the second meeting of the Steel Council with a commitment to British steelmaking including energy cost relief for businesses expected to be worth over £300m in 2025 but we also saw the government pass emergency legislation to give the Business Secretary the power and control necessary to do everything possible to protect the steel industry and steel jobs Promises made by Labour and yet again Promises Kept I refer to the letter 17th February from Geoffrey Brooking in particular the 1000 flood defence projects announced by the government to protect 66,500 properties Regrettably this does not include the flood/breach defence of the A379 Slapton Line The efforts of the previous MP in Totnes constituency to move this forward at pace has stagnated following the general election last July the attached report outlines a £30m investment to protect Blackpool beach in the north It is estimated that over 4000 residents in the South Hams between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge will be significantly affected if the A379 Slapton Line is breached and lost Anyone travelling this route will know why protection is vital to the economy and well-being of everyone living and visiting the area There is a petition in place for government funding to protect this site Please follow this link for those of you who have not yet signed. https://chng.it/2PXYZfJFNV Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Internationally exhibited painter Steve Joy is returning to his roots this month, preparing for his first solo exhibition in the region for decades at Velarde Gallery in Kingsbridge. Joy, who was born in Plymouth and trained at Exeter College of Art and Chelsea, has spent the last 25 years working internationally. Despite a long list of solo shows, including the Sioux City Arts Museum in Iowa, the Bemis Centre for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Japan Foundation in Tokyo, he considers this new exhibition to be a significant moment. “It’s the first one in a long time,” he said. “And in a gallery that really understands contemporary art. The ambitions here are high – it’s very exciting.” Working in a rich tradition of abstraction, Joy's paintings are anything but simple. They draw on his own travels, his time in the Air Force, and an early fascination with the likes of Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse. But the turning point came after seeing an exhibition by Barnett Newman. “These giant paintings, with a single stripe down the middle, just bowled me over,” he recalled. Rather than focusing solely on colour or form, Joy aims to give his abstract work content – something with narrative, memory or even moral tension. “I wanted my work to be about something people could relate to – particularly my own quite working-class family.” This personal commitment to content has led Joy into unexpected territory. “It’s not easy,” he said. “Especially in the age of the internet, when everyone is showing everything straight away. I’m still trying to find that spot where you can contribute something physically, spiritually.” The title Forbidden Colours stems from Joy’s long-standing fascination with Japanese author Yukio Mishima, whose writing and life story deeply influenced the exhibition. Mishima, who committed ritual suicide after completing his final novel cycle, was obsessed with beauty, decay and the conflict between tradition and modernity. “In kimono-making, certain colours were reserved for emperors or dynasties; they were literally forbidden,” Joy explained. “That sense of something beautiful, but restricted or lost, really struck a chord.” The result is a body of work that asks the viewer to engage, not just observe. “I hope people will feel a connection to history, culture, literature – not just painting,” he said. “And if they only get a sense of beauty or refinement, I don’t mind that either. People will get what they can from it.” Joy praised the efforts of the gallery to champion contemporary work. Looking ahead, Joy has group shows planned in Iowa and Nebraska, and hopes to begin a new series of abstract paintings inspired by the odd, almost eerie pre-Renaissance portraits found in Devon’s stately homes. “They’re so weird,” he laughed. “Again, that influence of the past coming into the present. It’s something I keep coming back to.” The exhibition runs from Saturday, May 3 to Saturday, June 28, 2025. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Vivant Care has reached a significant construction milestone for its new care home in Dartmouth with a topping-out ceremony held on 28 April 2025 now marking the building as fully watertight as well as the project and construction teams culminated in the signing of the final roof tile marking the completion of the building’s highest point at Bayards Court located within the Little Cotton Farm estate is designed to provide exceptional residential care in a setting that promotes independence Bayards Court will offer beautiful outdoor spaces and landscaped gardens superior dining experiences and stylish communal spaces; perfect to host friends and family has also provided a boost to the local economy supporting 107 construction jobs throughout the build Bayards Court will create around 80 permanent roles reinforcing Vivant Care’s commitment to investing in the Dartmouth community Vivant Care remains focused on delivering an exceptional care environment that prioritises comfort along with highlights of the latest sector news and more from The Carer delivered directly to your inbox twice a week The Carer is published by RBC Publishing Ltd Contributions are welcome for consideration no responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the editorial team Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy the publisher will assume no responsibility for any effects All material is assumed copyright free unless otherwise advised Never see this message again. Once again, five Dartmouth undergraduates have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships The competitive awards recognize students’ work in the sciences and engineering; commitment to a research career in STEM; and potential for a significant contribution to research in their chosen field.  “It’s tremendously exciting to have five Goldwater recipients for the third time in four years,” says Christie Harner, assistant dean of faculty for fellowship advising “The success of these students is a testament to the value of undergraduate research on campus and to the importance of ensuring research opportunities early in students’ time at Dartmouth.” and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the country’s next generation of research leaders in the natural sciences The 2025-26 cohort were chosen from among 1,350 students across the United States nominated by their academic institutions Each Goldwater Scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year.  She has also held summer and off-term research internships with Luis Hernandez-Nunez at Harvard University Adler plans to pursue a PhD in biomedical engineering conduct regenerative medicine research in neural and cardiac tissue engineering He also has held summer research internships at St Alluri plans to pursue a career in structural biology “I anticipate using computation and machine learning to develop more effective predictive models of protein complexes,” he says.  who is majoring in math and engineering physics is an undergraduate research assistant with Marrero He completed an internship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Brains Chin plans to pursue a PhD in biomedical engineering with a research focus in neuroengineering and then “join or start a company that develops AI-powered devices to treat brain diseases,” he says John Guerrerio ’26, who is majoring in computer science, is a presidential scholar with Timothy Pierson a research assistant professor of computer science He has conducted research on campus with Vosoughi and served summer internships at the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.  Guerrerio plans to pursue a PhD in computer science focusing on AI alignment or AI safety and conduct research fair AI systems and security/privacy technologies that leverage AI Rhianna Smith ’26, who is majoring in math and computer science, is a Stamps Scholar and undergraduate research assistant with the Mucha Group, which is under Peter Mucha, the Jack Byrne Distinguished Professor in Mathematics. She also served as a research assistant for a PhD student working with John Zhang Smith plans to pursue a PhD in computer science “conduct industry research related to bias and fairness in ML and AI models and then transition to research at the university level.” As the result of an ongoing partnership with the test prep company UWorld and the Department of Defense National Defense Education Programs the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was able to award 441 Goldwater scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year Aimee Minbiole can be reached at aimee.minbiole@dartmouth.edu Thanks for visiting Ind –Dartmouth women's rugby closed out the 2025 7s season on Sunday in grand fashion with a CRAA 7s National Championship The Big Green won their quarterfinal game over Princeton 34-5 Dartmouth then punched its ticket to the National Championship with a 19-5 win over Army in the semifinals The Big Green took on Life University in the National Championship and pitched a shutout winning 31-0 In the semifinals, Dartmouth matched up with NIRA rival Army. The Big Green struck first at the 2:41 mark of the first half as Schier notched her second try of the day. Henrich stepped up and hit the conversion to make it 7-0. About two minutes later, Katelyn Walker made it a 12-0 lead as she weaved and fought through defenders into the try zone Henrich drilled her second conversion to make it 14-0 Meni became the third Dartmouth captain to find the try zone to make it a 19-0 lead at halftime The second half saw just one try as Army scored as time expired Dartmouth kicked off to start the championship match and Walker forced a turnover about 30 seconds into the game. Walker gained control and found Vasiti Turagavou trailing her Turagavou took the pass and made it a 5-0 game less than a minute in Dartmouth added seven points to its lead at the 2:45 mark as Henrich drew a penalty try to make it a 12-0 Dartmouth lead The Big Green kept pouring it on in the first half as Walker took a quick pass from Henrich and found the try zone to make it 19-0 just 3:30 into the match With time running out in the first half the Big Green added five more points to their total as Arredondo Almeida found the try zone Dartmouth added one more try at the 11:38 mark to seal the game as Walker took a over the shoulder pass from Schier and sprinted past the Life defenders Henrich hit the conversion to make it a 31-0 Dartmouth lead The Big Green limited Life the remainder of the game and captured the CRAA 7s National Championship Walker was named the Player of the Match as she scored a pair of tries against Life It is the first time in program history that the Big Green have captured the CRAA 7s Premier National Championship The Big Green finish the 7s season with a perfect 13-0 record after winning all six games this weekend Dartmouth won three 7s tournaments in the spring Combined with the 15s season Dartmouth went 21-1 in the 2024-25 season Dartmouth will be back on the pitch in the fall for the 15s season Thanks for visiting Administrators also committed to releasing a formal response to the protesters’ divestment proposal by May 20 the legal fund guaranteed students $2,000 with more potential funds for “special circumstances.” After negotiations the College has defined that upper limit at $5,000.  “Dartmouth will provide directly affected students with up to $2,000,” the new policy reads Dartmouth will review each situation on an individual basis and will consider additional financial support for a maximum of up to $5,000 based on need.” Last night, protesters took down the first of two tents after the College revised their law enforcement policy to require visiting immigration officers to present a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas that are not open to the public. The tents were erected earlier in the day on May 1, one year after 89 individuals were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest.  The resolution of this year’s encampment marks a stark contrast to the College’s response to last year’s encampment when state police responded to the protest and forcibly dismantled the five tents on the Green.  College spokesperson Jana Barnello wrote in an email statement to The Dartmouth that the College is “pleased” the protesters removed the tent.  College representatives warned protesters that they risked disciplinary action if the tent remained on Parkhurst lawn Department of Safety and Security officers distributed fliers to students advising them that they are subject to disciplinary proceedings.  “The students involved have been advised that they are in violation of Dartmouth policies and the disciplinary process has started,” Barnello wrote The Dartmouth previously reported that the protesters demanded a revised review of their divestment proposal which calls for the College to divest from companies that support the Israeli war effort in Gaza.  Barnello wrote that although the College cannot bypass the established review process the Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility has met eight times since February to review the proposal and will vote whether to move the proposal forward by mid-May.  “Dartmouth is open to and has robust opportunities for student feedback and we encourage all in our community to seek similar clarifying conversations,” Barnello wrote Palestine Solidarity Coalition member Ramsey Alsheikh ’26 said the outcome of the negotiations was a “massive victory” and “step forward for the student movement” as students continue to push for divestment.  Ramsey Alsheikh ’26 is an opinion editor for The Dartmouth He was not involved in the writing or editing of this story 2:01 p.m.): This article has been updated to reflect the fact that $5,000 is the new maximum limit for a legal fund for international students.  Kelsey Wang is a reporter and editor for The Dartmouth from the greater Seattle area On the one year anniversary of mass arrests at Dartmouth pro-Palestinian protesters have erected another encampment.  Officers from the Department of Safety and Security removed Palestinian flags from Parkhurst Hall Remaining protesters plan to stay for the night 12:24 a.m.: Dartmouth’s Department of Safety and Security arrives back on the scene Department of Safety and Security arrived at Parkhurst and distributed fliers to students advising them that they are subject to disciplinary proceedings.  “You failed to comply with the previous warning The College disciplinary processes have now begun.” Protesters have been standing outside Parkhurst in the pouring rain.  11:52 p.m.: Dartmouth has not called the police 11:50 p.m.: College representatives explain reasoning for OVIS protocol addition The proposed addition to the Office of Visa and Immigration Services protocol on law enforcement visiting campus — which led to the protesters taking down a tent around 8:30 p.m — was the result of communication between College representatives and protesters “Our conversation with the protesters helped us to understand that adding a clarifying paragraph would give our community a greater sense of safety and support,” senior vice president for community and campus life Jennifer Rosales said The previous version of the policy did not contain language about requiring judicial warrants or defining non-public areas.  11:45 p.m.: Multiple students shotgun beer in front of Parkhurst Hall  Alex Rockmore ’27 and three others stood in front of the protesters and shotgunned beers One onlooker documented them posing in front of the protest with a cellphone Rockmore drove around the Green during the protest blasting music in Hebrew with an Israeli flag hanging out of the car 11:35 p.m.: College representatives inform protesters they risk disciplinary action A College administrator handed out fliers to protesters informing them that they risk disciplinary action if they keep the tent on Parkhurst Hall lawn Their actions potentially violate Standard II which is “behavior that threatens the functioning of the College such as disorderly conduct,” according to the flier which is “failure to abide by College policy Negotiations have been going on between the College and protesters for the past two hours 8:32 p.m.: PSC takes down one of their two tents The Palestine Solidarity Coalition took down one of their tents in response to Dartmouth’s promise to revise Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s access to campus.  6:45 p.m.: Dartmouth approaches protesters with proposed change to OVIS’ law enforcement policy Administrators handed protesters on the Parkhurst lawn a sheet of paper with proposed changes to Dartmouth’s policy that regulates law enforcement visiting campus.  Government and Law Enforcement Agency Site Visits Related to International Students and Scholars” — comes from the Office of Visa and Immigration Services It articulates that Dartmouth will cooperate with outside agencies but protect the rights and privacy of community members the policy explains how to handle different types of contact with federal agencies.  must have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas [which are] areas not open to the public such as classrooms housing and areas requiring a Dartmouth identification.”  This comes after the PSC and the Student Workers Collective at Dartmouth have made multiple bids for the administration to increase their protections of international students.  Palestine Solidarity Coalition leader Kevin Engel ’27 said that the PSC “won” this demand.  maybe … The next thing is to get it to the [SWCD] contract 6:18 p.m.: Negotiations with the administration have begun Palestine Solidarity Coalition leader Kevin Engel ’27 said that “negotiations” with the administration have begun he said that some of the protesters will be “staying” on the Parkhurst lawn.  Department of Safety and Security officers are watching from outside Collis Center Protestors have begun to chant “Down with Beilock’s ignorance 5:42 p.m.: Dartmouth offered protesters meeting with ACIR to present divestment proposal College spokesperson Kathryn Kennedy said “Dartmouth administrators offered the protesters the opportunity to deliver their proposal to a representative of ACIR and demanded to present it directly to the board or to President Beilock instead.”  “The administrator they were speaking with was not authorized to approve” their request.  Officers from the Hanover Police Department are circling on bikes.  5:25 p.m.: College rejects demand for divestment proposal The College rejected the demand for Dartmouth Divest for Palestine’s divestment proposal to be brought in front of Dartmouth’s Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility Protestors have restarted chants and songs in front of Parkhurst Hall Protester Roan Wade ’25 said that the group will continue to protest “until Palestine is free” and until the College meets their demands “We’re asking the Dartmouth Administration to have the Board of Trustees vote on the divestment proposal which is a proposal that a coalition of faculties “I’m following the College’s protocols for divestment We are just asking for them to vote on that instead of delaying and obfuscating Wade added that they are also asking for a promise of non-cooperation with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement unless a warrant signed by a district court is provided.  “We believe that the College putting it in writing that they will not comply with ICE unless a warrant is provided by a district court judge is one of the best ways that we can ensure and make a step in the right direction to support non-citizen students here students who have rallied and shown their support for Palestine have been some of the most frequent targets of ICE,” she said Palestine will be free,” “we won’t back down Dartmouth College will divest” and “Ethnic cleansing is a crime People are watching the events unfold from the windows in Parkhurst 3:55 p.m.: Students and community members are sitting quietly on the Parkhurst lawn but about forty people have gathered there.  Some students surround the nucleus of the two tents while others spill out to the outskirts of the grass 1:52 p.m.: The crowd dwindles to about 25 people The crowd around Parkhurst dwindled to approximately 25 people gender and sexuality studies professor Molly Geidel spoke to protesters and encouraged them.  “I want to tell you that I am really proud of you,” Geidel said to the crowd “I think everyone’s trying to tell you that up is down that protesting genocide peacefully is aggression a protester said that Senior vice president for community and campus life Jennifer Rosales wanted to have a “dialogue” with the protesters and she said she wants to have a dialogue with us,” a protester — who was unidentifiable because they were wearing a mask — said.  This was met with yells of “shame!” from the crowd 1:30 p.m.: Hanover police are circling  Protesters chanted “Beilock what do you say how many kids have you killed today.”  Hanover Police Department has begun circling the Green there are no police currently at the protest 1:22 p.m.: Rosales says College is approaching protesters “through conversation” After being asked how the administration is approaching the protesters Rosales responded “ideally through conversation.” The size of the protest has grown to about 60 people now.  This is not part of history,” Roan Wade ’25 said to the crowd “The point of being at an Ivy League university is that you get to discuss and deliberate 1:13 p.m.: Protesters begin to set up an encampment Protesters have begun setting up a pro-Palestinian encampment on the lawn of Parkhurst Hall About 40 people were gathered in front of Parkhurst Hall including a mix of students and non-students Several protesters were carrying large Palestinian flags Chants included “Beilock Beilock you can’t hide,” and “We want justice One Safety and Security officer was at the site of the protest No Hanover Police or other Safety and Security officers were visible “We are prepared to get arrested,” a protester said The protester was unidentifiable because they were wearing a mask.  Protesters were also practicing linking arm techniques This is a developing story and will be updated.  Red paint was dumped over the front of Dartmouth Hall yesterday morning It was an act of protest against the war in Gaza according to an interview with a source who claimed full responsibility Dartmouth insists on fueling the war machine through its cooperation with arms manufacturers complicit with the Gaza genocide,” the source said.  The Dartmouth granted the source full anonymity to speak openly about their motivations.  The paint was visible on white facade of the historic building facing the Green for several hours as students headed to and from classes before being largely scrubbed away by College crews by around 11 a.m Crews were still working on carrying away window panels that had been splattered with red paint at 1 p.m A College spokesperson said that Hanover Police and the Department of Safety and Security are investigating the incident “Dartmouth prizes and defends the freedom of expression and dissent,” she wrote is unacceptable and not protected by Dartmouth policies.” the anonymous source said the fact that the vandalization occurred as prospective members of the Class of 2029 were visiting campus for Dartmouth Dimensions was not a coincidence “As Dartmouth welcomes the Class of 2029 to campus university students in Gaza must put their education on pause for the second consecutive year due to Israel’s continued assault on the Gaza Strip,” the source said “Let the blood that drips from Dartmouth Hall remind you of the price of silence.” The anonymous source also criticized the College’s free speech policies “‘Institutional restraint’ is not neutrality it is their refusal to admit wrongdoing,” the source said “May the future students know the fascist nature of this institution and continue to fight for divestment and a free Palestine.” 11:59 a.m.): This article has been updated to include a statement from the College.  Kent Friel ‘26 is an executive editor at The Dartmouth Charlotte Hampton is the editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth and is studying government and philosophy at the College She can be reached at editor@thedartmouth.com or on Signal at 9176831832 The astrologer looks to the stars for your horoscope for the week beginning Saturday, 3 May If a task you’ve taken on doesn’t go as well as you were hoping it would, don’t hesitate to request another chance at it. If you’re new to this type of work, keep in mind the saying: if at first you don’t succeed, try again. Stay positive and give it another go. You’re ready to leave a disappointing situation behind. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, you are looking for the next opportunity to improve your life. You expected a partner to be sceptical about our plans especially when these aren’t something they are normally interested in. A team effort brings out the best in you. Activities shared with others will be fun and stimulating. New people you are meeting now will bring excitement into your world. Just remember to keep in touch with old friends, too. The flow of your days will gradually improve as you strive for an important goal. Your ability to keep everything organised and calm will foster teamwork among everyone involved. The outcomes will surpass all expectations. You’ve always had a flair for the dramatic. Why not welcome a little extra give-and-take with your friends and loved ones? When they notice how open you are to compromise and not just focused on yourself, they will start treating you with a new respect. A younger relative will look to you for support in getting through a tricky situation. You may not be able to solve all their problems but you will be more than willing to lend an ear and offer comfort. There’s a genuine desire to help those nearby. Stay alert and keep your eyes open when dealing with legal and financial matters. If you miss something early on, there could be hidden issues that will lead to complications in the future. You have been unsure about ideas being discussed in the household. You’re getting on so well with a work or romantic partner that it’s almost as if you can read each other’s thoughts. This closeness will help you predict their responses and enable you to make suggestions that meet their needs and expectations. Get involved in a group project. Not only will you enjoy the challenges this brings, you will be making new friends along the way. Most people you meet will be friendly and supportive. This makes it a good week for accomplishing tasks as a team. It’s hard to overstate the magnitude of discussions going on in the workplace. You wonder how mistakes happened and how it went on so long before they have been revealed. Now that everything is out in the open you will stand up for those who need support. A household matter will not be easy to settle. You might think you've made your final decision regarding future plans, but others don’t agree. One of your housemates will want to revisit the conversation, hoping to persuade you to reconsider. A friend or neighbour will ask you to do them a small favour. This will open the door to even more requests and before you know it they will seem to expect you to be at their beck and call. Remember, you aren’t obligated to say yes every time they ask for help. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Omar Rashid ’29 was accepted to Dartmouth through the early decision process as a member of the Class of 2029 Rashid lives in the Gaza Strip with his mother and two brothers both exit points from Gaza — the Rafah crossing into Egypt and the Kerem Shalom crossing into Israel — have been closed he may not be able to travel to Dartmouth for the upcoming academic year.  Rashid is in communication with humanitarian organizations and remains on many evacuation lists senators of New Hampshire are also engaged in efforts to support his safe passage to Hanover before the fall term The Dartmouth sat down with Rashid to discuss his experience in the war his hope for the future and his efforts to share his story.  What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced but this war has been totally different from what we’ve ever experienced I stopped thinking about escaping from this nightmare because thinking is one of the most challenging parts The hardest part is to see my family struggling I have to show that I’m okay somehow and show strength so they may take me as a source of hope in these hard moments.  How do you feel like the war has impacted you We had things that we would take for granted in our life It showed me how blissful we were before the war I had to go through many struggles just to keep my dream It changed my character and my personality I wouldn’t say for the best at this moment because we are just trying to survive but I’m sure it made me a really strong person who’s able to encounter any challenge in the future.  Have you or your loved ones been directly affected by the violence OR: It’s impossible to find anyone who hasn’t and he relies on medicine that he cannot secure right now It’s really bad for him because he can’t live without it.  My best friend and I were applying to colleges together We were going to the Egyptian-Palestinian borders together to get internet service to work on our applications He evacuated to live in a tent on the beach and he was murdered there — killed by shrapnel in his head from a bomb nearby There have been so many losses that I can’t even count You have an Instagram account with 1.5 million followers where you share your life in Gaza What made you start sharing your experiences online OR: Everyone is focusing on the blood and the bad side People are talking about how Gaza is like hell on earth I thought that my story would be inspiring for the world to hear: Gazans have dreams I just wanted to make my voice heard by the world because I couldn’t handle it being only in my head at night OR: I wanted to apply because the educational system here in Gaza is destroyed I found that education is the perfect tool — I can recoup the years I’ve wasted in war I’ve dedicated my days to sticking with this dream even if the days weren’t the best days I had even if I had to go to the Egyptian-Palestinian borders 20 kilometers back and forth every time I wanted to work on my application and draft my essays.  If and when you are able to make it to Dartmouth What kind of support do you need the most right now OR: I don’t want people to get disappointed because they may think their voice doesn't make a change I’m really happy that our situation is heard and seen and it’s making people really happy here.  This interview has been edited for clarity and length Bush once said: “I’m president of the United States And I’m not going to eat any more broccoli!” To be the boss of an Ivy League institution would have seemed a crowning achievement for the aspiring meritocrats of America not long ago two Ivy League presidents ascended to the White House (Woodrow Wilson led Princeton University and Dwight D Eisenhower commanded Columbia University after winning the second world war) This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Survivor: Ivy League” Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents James Boasberg is at the centre of an escalating conflict between the executive and the judiciary   The reshuffle by Donald Trump portends more instability in America’s national security team It aids assimilation and is more widespread than the administration admits The president is giving the chief justice the chance to emulate his hero and affirm America’s constitutional order  Quisqueyanos at Dartmouth held a vigil to honor the victims of the April 8 roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo Around 40 Dartmouth students and community members attended the vigil.  The event began with QUAD members handing out Dominican Republic flags outside of Baker Library followed by a silent procession to the Latin American QUAD members delivered speeches about the roof collapse a Dominican-American student from New York said despite not currently being in the Dominican Republic she is still grieving alongside her people Reyes said the roof collapse was preventable describing the incident at the nightclub as a result of “years of neglect.”  QUAD organizing chair Elaisa Feliz ’28 said negligence added led to the concert attendees “paying the ultimate price.” “May their lives be a call to never let negligence go unnoticed again,” Feliz said.  Anell Paulino ’25 told the vigil attendees that she knew Rubby Pérez —  the famous Dominican merengue artist who was performing when the roof collapsed leading to his death.Pérez was a close friend of her father Anell Paulino sang the chorus of Pérez’s song “Volveré,” which translates to “I will return.”  “It was one of my dad’s favorite songs that Rubby would sing when he would be with him,” Anell Paulino said Reyes explained that her admiration for how “tight-knit” the Dominican community inspired her to organize the vigil.  but it still felt like something personal.” “It’s a collective loss,” Anell Paulino added Because of their close connection to Pérez — who used to drive them to school — the Paulino siblings are grieving his loss both with the Dominican community and personally In addition to navigating the unexpectedness of the tragic event the Paulinos are dealing with losing both a family friend and an influential Dominican icon said “It was more so personal due to the fact that it was an avoidable accident … It just sucks that a family friend that we knew and loved dearly just died due to corruption.”  Vigil participants walked to the outside of the LALACS House Participants were unable to light their candles due to the rain Reyes led a prayer asking for peace for the victims the families of those affected and everyone in the Dominican Republic.  The event concluded with participants of the vigil placing the Dominican flag in front of the LALAC House Mina Batra ’28 said that she attended the event to support her friends.  “It shows that no matter what you’re going through … there will always be a community of people here to support you and to grieve with you,” Batra said Javier Paulino and Reyes said that they weren’t surprised by seeing the majority of their friends attending the vigil.  “I feel like the Latino community is pretty small We always try to support each other,” Javier Paulino said.  Head coach Rob Hunter and his predecessor Ali Hepher have both been stood down after just four games THE hammer blow of a 79-17 humiliation at Kingsholm on Sunday triggered a seismic shift at Sandy Park, but already the fightback has begun. In the wake of Exeter Chiefs’ heaviest-ever Premiership defeat, CEO and chairman Tony Rowe has acted decisively, turning to the man who helped build the club's golden era: Rob Baxter. The long-serving Director of Rugby is stepping back into a front-line coaching role, charged with restoring pride, purpose and performance to a side that has clearly lost its way. Rowe, who stormed into the changing room after Sunday’s collapse against Gloucester, made no attempt to sugar-coat the situation. “There has been a clear disconnect between the playing squad and the coaching staff, and it is something we simply cannot allow to continue,” said Rowe. “Exeter Rugby Club is built on togetherness, hard work and shared standards, and right now, those foundations need reinforcing. “Rob is the right person to bring everyone back onto the same page to ensure that every player and coach is working towards the same goals. His understanding of what it takes to build a winning culture, foster unity, and develop players to their full potential is unrivalled in the club’s history..” Recently-appointed head coach Rob Hunter and his predecessor Ali Hepher have both been stood down after just four games into the new era. With Baxter now returning to the coalface, the message is clear: Exeter is circling the wagons, rediscovering its soul, and preparing for a resurgence. As part of the club’s long-term strategy, a comprehensive review of the current coaching team is also underway. This process will ensure that Exeter Chiefs are equipped with the right people, skills and energy to meet the demands of the 2025/26 season and beyond. “This is about more than just responding to results,” Rowe added. “It’s about re-establishing who we are and where we’re going. We’ve faced challenges before and each time we’ve come back stronger. With Rob playing a more active coaching role again, we are confident this is the first step in writing the next successful chapter of the Exeter Chiefs story. “I would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to supporters for their unwavering loyalty and passion throughout the season. The bond between the team and the fans has always been a cornerstone of the club’s success, and that unity will be more important than ever as the Chiefs look to build momentum heading into the future.” Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us A year ago today, police arrested 89 individuals on the Green during a pro-Palestinian protest community members and two staff members of The Dartmouth the date “May 1” would become synonymous with the bright headlights of a police vehicle illuminating chanting protesters hand-in-hand around an encampment on the Green swarms of onlookers spilling onto North Main Street and police in riot gear plucking protesters out of the crowds.  protesters erected tents on the Green and a few protesters entered the tents while others chanted and encircled the encampment Officers from the Department of Safety and Security repeatedly asked for protesters to disperse.  Riot police equipped with batons and masks arrived on the scene approximately three hours after the protest originally began the riot police declared that all remaining protesters were under arrest the riot police arrested 89 individuals and dismantled the encampment In the days and weeks to follow the May 1 protest, the College and its broader community grappled with arrests. On May 2, College President Sian Leah Beilock sent a campus-wide email writing that those arrested were “removed from the Green by police after declining several opportunities to stage their protest in a manner consistent with Dartmouth’s policies.” According to a police filing those arrested were charged with numerous offenses including criminal trespass and resisting arrest.  saying in an interview with The Dartmouth that he thought “it wouldn’t be appropriate to go forward with what would appear to be an endorsement of Dartmouth’s approach on this.” On May 8, prosecutors officially dropped charges against the two staff members of The Dartmouth arrested during the protest Both had been wearing press credentials while reporting on the protest.  The Dartmouth’s opinion section was flooded with articles and letters to the editor from students, alumni, faculty and staff which applauded and condemned the administration’s decision to call the police. Among them was a letter to the editor in support of Beilock by anthropology professor Sergei Kan which was signed by over 50 faculty members.  On May 15, 51.86% of students voted no-confidence in Beilock’s leadership in a Dartmouth Student Government referendum. By the end of the month, more than 4,200 people — including Dartmouth alumni and parents – signed a letter in support of Beilock’s decision to call the police In June, prosecutors declined to press charges against 28 individuals arrested including students and religion professor Christopher MacEvitt.  Many believe that May 1 marked a shift in the campus protest climate The Dartmouth spoke with individuals who were interviewed immediately after the arrests to understand their perspectives a year later Alex Rockmore ’27 drove around the May 1 protest waving an Israeli flag he said that it was a “turning point in the dialogue” and provoked more “conversation” about the right to protest But he found changes on campus to be more stark.  “What changed is the sense of fear,” Mendonca said [from] which I feel like I can lose my visa This trend is evident in a recent survey by The Dartmouth 60.01% of respondents do not believe that Beilock has created a safe space for discourse on campus two-thirds of students reported feeling unprotected from external prosecution for expressing their opinions on campus.  Harper Richardson ’27 felt that the relationship between student protestors and the administration has worsened “I think students are much less trustworthy of the administration now just because everyone’s eyes were opened to it en masse and there won’t be any shame for that,” she said Richardson felt that a shift was part of a larger trend at the College “Dartmouth has been slowly changing its policy in regards to protests,” she said “When there were the anti-Apartheid protests students weren’t arrested on the same scale they were [on May 1] They were allowed to meet with the president … Now it seems the administration is just wielding the hand of fascism with no remorse.” Oren Poleshuck-Kinel ’26 felt that Beilock’s decision to call the police on May 1 had positive implications for Jewish students on campus “I have friends all across the country at other schools who don’t feel comfortable expressing their own Jewish identity,” he said “Jewish life at Dartmouth is different … people feel safe being Jewish I think that’s due to President Beilock’s leadership.” senior vice president for community and campus life Jennifer Rosales provided a list of policies and programs relating to free speech and protests that the College has recently instituted These included the College’s institutional restraint policy the Discourse at Dartmouth Fund and the College’s collaboration with the town of Hanover to streamline the process for obtaining permits for protests.  Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday for a free one-hour concert of music for string quartet and classical voice with musicians of the Seaglass Theater Company and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra The Music in the Library concert is an exploration of works across the classical music genre (in 5 languages) presented in the welcoming space of the library  Audience members will have an opportunity to meet the professional musicians after the concert co-sponsored by the Dartmouth Cultural Council will be held at the Dartmouth North Branch Library The Music in the Library concert is a collaboration between Seaglass Theater Company and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and is designed to bring music to community spaces across the South Coast in 2025 The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is an historic non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through classical music in the form of traditional concerts Seaglass Theater Company is a non-profit group that presents classical music performances and theater productions in the South Coast area The concert is free and open to the public; no reservations required.  It will be held at the Dartmouth North Branch Library, 211 Cross Road, Dartmouth.  For more information, please e-mail fodl.libraries@gmail.com Citizens Advice South Hams gained £410k for people living in Dartmouth in 2024 according to new statistics The money came in the form of benefits claims tax credits and charitable support that people who came to Citizens Advice were entitled to It also includes £84k in debts that have been written-off with help from advisers an increase from the 322 people helped the previous year Citizens Advice South Hams Chief Executive “Demand for our services continues to be high reflecting the difficult economic circumstances people continue to face “We are incredibly grateful to the Flavel and the Health and Wellbeing Centre for hosting us during 2024 Although we’ll no longer be operating from the Flavel from April we will continue to be at the Health and Wellbeing Centre every Tuesday between 1pm and 4pm.” Although the cost of living crisis has largely faded from the headlines people are still struggling to make ends meet “We continue to help clients with a range of issues including benefits “People’s issues are increasingly complex and interrelated which is where the benefit of the holistic approach we offer helps those who use our services Although they may approach us with one issue through careful exploration we often discover there are several issues that need to be addressed.“ Their goal is to help you find a way forward They campaign for change on the issues that affect people’s lives Citizens Advice is recruiting volunteers to help run their essential service If you’re interested in joining the team, visit their website southhamscab.org.uk or email [email protected]. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Game Recap: Softball | 5/4/2025 2:07:00 PM Thanks for visiting Dartmouth United Charities is inviting applications for two brand new eco-almshouses in Dartmouth. The development, located on Davis Road close to schools, supermarkets and the leisure centre, will provide homes at social rent for local families with dependent children enabling them to save for their future housing needs. Chair of Trustees, Jill Cawley explains: "I am delighted to invite applications for these new almshouses which are due for completion by July. “They are being built to very high standards of comfort and economy, typical of the new generation of almshouses. The semi-detached homes incorporate the highest levels of insulation and solar energy to reduce the impact on the environment and help keep heating costs down. They will be a great addition to the Charity's stock of homes for the benefit local people."  George Hardy, Lead Trustee on the development stated, “I am pleased with the spacious design and the high quality build of these houses which will provide vital affordable housing for local families with the benefit of low running costs and a great level of comfort”.  The land was provided at low cost by South Hams District Council and the funding for the build has come through the annual appropriations from the Dartmouth Trust. Randall Simmonds are the Employer's Agent and Coyde Construction the contractor.  The homes are prioritised for residents who have lived in the Parish of Dartmouth for at least the last two years or who have strong connections through family, work and schools and who would otherwise live in the town if it wasn’t for the high cost of housing. Dartmouth United Charities is a small but growing almshouse and grant giving charity, supporting residents and organisations in Dartmouth, Devon. Their 28 almshouses provide low cost homes for local people in financial need. Application details can be found at www.dartmouthunitedcharities.org.uk Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us The Dartmouth Equestrian team won their first national title in program history after capturing the single discipline championship in Ocala Fourth-ranked Dartmouth topped third-ranked College of Charleston in the final on raw score after both teams tied with five points apiece the nation’s top four teams compete in the single discipline championship in a series of head-to-head competitions There are four riders in each of the jumping seat events — fences and flats.  Dartmouth was ranked fourth behind College of Charleston Sweet Briar and College of Charleston.  “I’m very proud of my teammates,.” Cassidy Exner ’27 said “I think we definitely had that underdog drive going into it.”  Dartmouth is the only school in the Ivy League that competes in the NCEA setting them apart from their Ivy League counterparts.  the schools we’re competing against often look very different,” head coach Tenley Walsh said the academic experience and different conferences schools may be a part of.”  Part of the challenge when competing in the NCEA is that riders are randomly assigned the horse they will compete with the riders are given about four minutes to get acquainted with their horse before competition starts.  “As long as we stay really mentally confident in our preparation it carries over to the horses.” Exner said.  The Big Green took an early lead in the fences portion Four of the riders won their head-to-head contests: Chloe Terestchenko ’25 Exner and Elise Stephens ’28 – which gave the Big Green a 4-1 advantage knowing that we’re starting with our strongest event helped us to have a clear idea of exactly what we had to do in the second half to bring it home,” Exner said.  Stephens was named the single discipline fences Most Outstanding Player alongside riders from University of Georgia and Southern Methodist University The Equestrian team was also honored as the Richards Group Athletes of the Week on April 21.  Walsh hopes to keep working on flat while maintaining the team’s outstanding performance in fences This was the second time that the team qualified for the national championship since the team began competing in the NCEA during the 2021-22 season the Big Green was able to clinch the title this time around.  but was proud to witness her teammates’ success “It’s amazing to see how much our team has grown these past couple of years,” Strauss said “It was so special to see the culmination of the extensive effort and determination this team has shown I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish next year and later down the road.” Drought-fueled wildfires in Southern California a devastating hurricane in the southern Appalachian Mountains and catastrophic floods in New England are among the most recent disasters to bring the astronomical costs of climate change into focus As a growing number of local and national governments struggle to recover from—and protect against—more frequent and destructive climate disasters some have sought compensation directly from fossil fuel companies through civil cases and “polluters pay” laws But many of these actions are being challenged or slowed in court partly due to the difficulty in showing that specific climate impacts occurred because of any one company’s greenhouse gas emissions A new study published April 23 in the journal Nature provides a tool for potentially recouping the costs of extreme weather amplified by climate change The researchers lay out a scientific framework they say can be used to trace specific climate damages back to emissions from individual fossil fuel companies We argue that the scientific case for climate liability is closed even if the future of these cases remains an open question The framework combines climate modeling with publicly available emissions data to contrast the current climate and its impacts to what it would be like without the heat-trapping gases a company’s activities released into the atmosphere This causal link is known as a “but for” standard—as in a climate catastrophe likely would not have occurred but for an individual firm’s actions “Just over 20 years later, we find the answer to be ‘yes,’” says Mankin, who directs the Climate Modeling and Impacts Group “Our framework can provide robust emissions-based attributions of climate damages at the corporate scale This should help courts better evaluate liability claims for the losses and disruptions resulting from human-caused climate change.” Stanford postdoctoral scholar Christopher Callahan deploy the framework to provide the first causal estimates of regional economic losses due to extreme heat resulting from the emissions of individual fossil fuel companies Extreme heat linked to carbon dioxide and methane from 111 companies cost the world economy $28 trillion from 1991 to 2020 with $9 trillion of those losses attributable to the five top-emitting firms The highest-emitting investor-owned firm the researchers examined may be responsible for $791 billion to $3.6 trillion in heat-related losses over that period “Our findings demonstrate that it is in fact possible to compare the world as it is to a world absent individual emitters,” says Callahan who began working on the project as a PhD candidate in Mankin’s research group “The affluence of the Western economy has been based on fossil fuels,” Callahan says “but just as a pharmaceutical company would not be absolved from the negative effects of a drug by the benefits of that drug fossil fuel companies should not be excused for the damage they’ve caused by the prosperity their products have generated.” benefits from 20 years of accumulating real-world climate impacts the increased availability of climate and socioeconomic data and methodological advances in “climate attribution science,” a form of modeling that allows scientists to track the effects of climate change almost in real time Climate attribution is the crux of Vermont’s 2024 Climate Superfund Act which was partially informed by Mankin’s testimony and an early version of the Nature study Passed in the wake of devastating statewide floods in 2023 the law empowers the Vermont attorney general to compel major fossil fuel companies to help cover the cost of disasters that can be scientifically linked to their emissions A recent lawsuit challenges the state’s authority to collect such damages as well as Vermont’s ability to accurately use climate attribution science to determine them The attribution framework reported in Nature incorporates established peer-reviewed scientific methods for identifying the effect of specific emission levels on extreme weather Callahan and Mankin also build on advances in the physical and social sciences that have drawn clearer connections between greenhouse gases the model goes a step further than existing research by removing total emissions—measured in billions of tons—from the equation to identify a company’s specific greenhouse gas footprint Previous attribution models have hinged on concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere which are measured in parts-per-million that are harder to attribute to specific sources “Extreme heat is indelibly linked to climate change itself and the losses from it have been an instigator for legal claims it’s an obvious place to illustrate the broad application of our approach,” Mankin says “We also live in a world that has warmed considerably over the past 20 years,” he says “This analysis is not a predictive exercise where we ask what the future holds it’s a documentary effort where we show what has already happened and provide the reason why.” Morgan Kelly can be reached at morgan.kelly@dartmouth.edu.  expression and learning at Dartmouth College informs pro-Palestinian student protesters after twelve hours of occupying the Parkhurst Hall lawn in Hanover that the Safety and Security department will initiate disciplinary actions against them One year after 89 protesters were arrested on the College Green protesters continued to pressure the university to divest from companies that support Israeli military actions against Palestine Patterson) valley news photographs — James M string up several American Flags on Thursday but it doesn't appear that flying flags is illegal," said Bloyer in reference to Palestinian flags that were hung by protesters from sconces on Parkhurst Hall across the street Bloyer added that he wanted to express his freedom of speech speaks to protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally outside Parkhurst Hall Orleck was arrested during protests on May 1 A protester adds to a number of lemons left on the doorstep of Dartmouth's Parkhurst Hall an apparent reference to a letter published in The Dartmouth the university's student newspaper that stated "Dartmout HAS hired a lemon," in reference to President Sian Beilock accompanied torn papers meant to inform protesters of specific violations that they would face disciplinary action for if they remained on the administration buiding lawn chair of Dartmouth College's religion department and a man who declined to identify himself listen to speakers during a vigil for Palestine in front of Parkhurst Hall in Hanover said Israel's actions in Gaza which have killed more than 50,000 people since October 2023 are "putting our faith at risk by associating it with the genocide of civilians." (Valley News - James M Senior Vice President for Community and Campus Life at Dartmouth College a Pro-Palestinian protester leader in Hanover Rosales spoke on behalf of the administration as protesters sought for Dartmouth College to divest from companies that support Israel HANOVER — On Thursday night — one year after law enforcement officers from across the state made mass arrests on the Dartmouth Green during a pro-Palestinian protest — about 65 people gathered on the lawn in front of the college’s main administration building for a candlelight vigil but this time President Sian Leah Beilock’s administration didn’t call in police Instead the college negotiated with student activists over the course of about 10 hours Hanover police drove past the demonstration in cars and on bicycles throughout the day and into the night Dartmouth College Safety & Security officers patrolled nearby and watched proceedings through the windows of Parkhurst Hall The lack of police response stood in stark contrast with the events of May 1 when Upper Valley law enforcement agents and state troopers arrested 89 people professors and community members within two hours of tents being erected on the Dartmouth Green Last year’s protest and this year’s were both held on International Workers’ Day recognized annually on May 1 to honor labor movements and workers The difference in the response to the two peaceful protests reflects new protocols established “over the last year,” to be used “when protest falls outside the bounds of Dartmouth policies,” Jana Barnello In a warning delivered to the students late Thursday night Dartmouth administrators identified two college policy violations involving the use of tents told the crowd could refer to stakes put in the ground to hold the tents and protest signs and will continue as long as the safety of the community — including the safety of the protesters — is not at risk,” Barnello said students erected two small tents on the lawn in front of Parkhurst Hall Students said they would only take down the tents They wanted the board of trustees to agree to vote on divesting from companies that support the Israeli war effort in Gaza and also for the college to commit to keeping U.S “We’re planning on holding out as long as we can,” Dartmouth senior Roan Wade said early Thursday afternoon “It’s really in the(administration’s) hands if they’re willing to meet our demands.” The number of demonstrators ebbed and flowed as people arrived for pre-scheduled events A core group of about 15 students remained in and around the encampment well into the night A smaller group stayed on the lawn into the morning enduring a downpour beginning around midnight Many of those gathered in the encampment were wearing keffiyeh The two tents were decorated with Palestinian flags students wrote phrases like “cops off campus,” “antizionist not antisemitic,” “divest don’t arrest” and “Free Palestine” in blue and yellow chalk students attached two flags to the sconces on the front of Parkhurst and used chalk to write “dare to struggle dare to win,” and “it is right to rebel” on the facade senior vice president for community and campus life She frequently emerged from the administration building to deliver new offers to the group She was not seen emerging from the administrating building you can’t even show your face,” during a scheduled 5 p.m rally to honor International Workers Day and its ties to Dartmouth’s recent history Speakers included several of those who were arrested at last year’s protest the college agreed to meet one of the students’ two demands ICE agents must now present a judicial warrant before entering nonpublic spaces The announcement elicited a resounding cheer from the crowd around 6 p.m organizers agreed to take down one of the two tents Organizers did not make as much progress on their second request that Dartmouth trustees agree to review and vote on the students’ divestment proposal Dartmouth junior Ramsey Alsheikh said the turnout for the event the progress and ongoing negotiations and that police had not yet been called meant “we’ve already won big.” More than 50,000 people have died in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its offensive there in October 2023 following a Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and the taking of 250 hostages others maintained a constant presence throughout the day and night on Thursday college staff and faith leaders keeping a watchful eye and representatives from the National Lawyers Guild sat with a group throughout the afternoon and into the night Geidel said she arrived for the rally at noon because “there’s a genocide I suppose for me it’s hard to think about anything else.” “I thought I should stay and help protect them should anything bad happen.” a member of the clergy for the United Church of Christ attended the evening rally to support the college’s student workers collective especially international students who are “frankly in great danger at this point on every campus in the country,” she said As the evening wore on and the crowd dwindled it began to rain on the remaining students and Dartmouth’s McKenna delivered written warnings to begin the college disciplinary process Failure to comply with the warning “will subject you to College discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion,” the notices read the students tore up many of these papers and dropped them at the door of the locked administration building The protest continued through the day Friday Wade was one of the last students still camped out at 8:20 a.m Friday while Dartmouth Safety & Security Officers collected signs Clare Shanahan can be reached at cshanahan@vnews.com or 603-727-3216 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Developers say they have an 'innovative' scheme in front of planners Sunday, 27th April — By Dan Carrier FROM a cosy family home to an imposing six-floor block of flats – plans to raze a 100-year-old house in Dartmouth Park and replace it with six homes faces blanket opposition with developers accused of “sheer greed” after presenting plans to the Town Hall dates from 1930 and was kept deliberately at two storeys when it was first built to provide a snug home that did not impact on gardens and a sense of space the house has recently been modernised to provide what one estate agent called “the perfect NW5 family home” But its owners disagree – and their bid to demolish the standalone home and replace it with a six-floor block of flats has met fierce resistance from neighbours and residents’ groups Opponents say the plans for the site in Dartmouth Park Road are far too large will overshadow much-loved gardens and cast dark shadows into homes The application has prompted scores of objections and a jungle-drum-style campaign has spread among neighbours who are determined to fight off what one called a “hideous pastiche” and another said was “more in keeping with a posh central New York avenue – not a quiet dead end in Dartmouth Park” Designs show a modern block with tiered balconies that “swirl” across its facade and floor-to-ceiling windows A top floor is recessed and offers a terrace for residents told the Town Hall: “This is a conservation area and Lamorna faces one of the most beautiful buildings in the area that has a blue plaque Please don’t allow this very ugly proposal “This building is not sympathetic to its environment It looks like the work of a greedy developer forcing a huge structure into a very small space and therefore will always look uncomfortable It is just truly ugly and too imposing for the space.” added: “While creating living space in London is important and something that inevitably will require compromise this application clearly only maximises developers’ greed at the cost of the conservation area “It is literally changing a small family house and garden with a 100 per cent concrete block The basement flat has zero natural light – what greed.” Chetwynd Road resident Marica Rytovaara told the Town Hall: “I thought a conservation area meant just that –  and cannot see how this kind of overscaled monstrosity can even be considered as its bulk style and height is totally at odds with the environment It will tower over gardens and remove light and privacy.” And Dartmouth Park Road residents Alex and Katharine Chadwick added the designs were clear overdevelopment They said: “The proposal is disproportionate The size is particularly excessive when considered in the context of the site.” Designers from Maddox planning consultants say they have designed the new housing to lessen impact by putting balconies at the front of the building adding: “The new units are unlikely to have direct views into the properties along Dartmouth Park Road They also called overshadowing issues by the replacement building which is significantly higher than Lamorna Calling the proposal “sensitively designed” they called Lamorna a “brownfield site” whose redevelopment would help hit new homes targets The application claims the building is dispensable as it does not mimic others in the mid-Victorian street They claimed: “Although in a reason­able condition and not poor quality “The site does not draw in any way on the architectural language of the Victorian villas further along the road “The site doesn’t make an overtly negative contribution to the character and appearance of the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area but neither is its contribution a demonstrably positive one.” They also claim its replacement would be an “innovative and exciting building that replaces an unremarkable early-mid 20th century single dwelling of no heritage interest” Join us on Saturday 1st March for a community bike ride around Dartmouth Park This ride is organised by local families and Camden Cyclists and calls for greater safety measures for walking family-friendly event with a relaxed pace and a short and easy route perfect for young children and new cyclists of any age This marshalled ride will focus on local streets ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all social atmosphere with plenty of marshals supporting the group We’ll ride at the pace of the slowest cyclists and marshals will be on hand to guide the group Let’s make this a joyful ride while highlighting the need for safer streets in Dartmouth Park Please register for free using the RSVP below. If for any reason you need to cancel, please email us to free up your place If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the ride please email Anke Charity website design by Studio Republic DEVON’S leading agricultural show is set to amplify its support for the performing arts this year with the launch of a brand-new community stage Created in partnership with BBC Radio Devon the ‘Engage Stage’ at this year’s Devon County Show will feature a vibrant lineup of local talent Audiences can look forward to performances from Pelican Projects’ Jukebox Choir Located at the heart of a refreshed showground area - opposite the Crafts & Flowers Pavilion and adjacent to the Country Life and Woodland Area - the Engage Stage will provide covered seating and locally sourced food from various catering outlets including the Wife & I Sausage Co and PanCrepes creating a lively hub for visitors to enjoy The new stage is designed with accessibility in mind featuring handrails and a ramp to ensure access for all shared her excitement about the new addition: ‘Music has always been a core feature of the show with the bandstand - curated by Lewis Gibb in partnership with Devon Music Education Hub - hosting vocal performances from school choirs across the county we receive overwhelming interest from local artists looking for a space to showcase their talent but the bandstand is packed with back-to-back performances ‘That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce a new stage in 2025 offering even more opportunities for Devon’s talent to shine ‘With up to 95,000 visitors over three days the Devon County Show is the perfect platform to give these talented individuals the recognition they deserve.’ The Devon County Show takes place from May 15 to May 17 Tickets are available from the show’s website. Tel: 01548 853101[email protected]Follow us Back to work‼️#TheWoods #GoBigGreen pic.twitter.com/BRqQVmnexC Max Effort‼️#TheWoods #GoBigGreen pic.twitter.com/8H1y45p4JL As @DartmouthFTBL wraps up week three of spring practice, hear from new offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery about his transition, what he's seeing this spring and more!#GoBigGreen | #TheWoods🌲 pic.twitter.com/k2NaZsHbvD Thanks for visiting Art Week SouthCoast 2025 takes place from May 8 through May 18 and the Dartmouth Cultural Center is joining in with a series of programs and workshops the public can take part in The Center is also opening two new exhibits in May and June President Pauline Santos stopped by Townsquare Sunday to get the word out President of the New Bedford Historical Society," Santos said "She's going to talk about the Underground Railroad and Abolition Row and we're hoping for a big crowd." That will be followed on May 9 by a "Dirty Pour" demonstration join in a "Photography Walk Through Padanaram Village," attend a workshop on making Nantucket basket cuff bracelets on May 12, take a "Glimpse into the Early Life of Abraham Lincoln" on May 13 with David Tatlebaum and on May 16 attend a free demonstration on how to  operate a rigid heddle loom There is a fee charged for some of the programs, but many are free. Learn more at the Dartmouth Cultural Center website The newest exhibit at the Dartmouth Cultural Center is up until June 7 It is titled "Fragments: Memories Reconstructed" by artists Dot Bergen and Paula Stebbins Beker "I know both artists have been collaborating on this exhibit for awhile," Santos said it's really a whole different type of art work that is really special." A presentation led by the artists is scheduled for Saturday another new exhibit will move in entitled "Gallery Sitka," a display of artwork from another area gallery The Dartmouth Cultural is always looking for instructors to lead workshops either in person or online. These are paid positions and those interested can contact the Center either online or by phone The Dartmouth Cultural Center at 404 Elm Street is open for visitors on Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m If you would like your non profit or charitable organization featured on Townsquare Sunday, email jim.phillips@townsquaremedia.com The Dartmouth Cultural Center is celebrating Art Week with a series of programs and workshops the public can take part in.\nRead More There is a fee charged for some of the programs, but many are free. Learn more at the Dartmouth Cultural Center website The Dartmouth Cultural is always looking for instructors to lead workshops either in person or online. These are paid positions and those interested can contact the Center either online or by phone If you would like your non profit or charitable organization featured on Townsquare Sunday, email jim.phillips@townsquaremedia.com Dartmouth in summer is all about the waterfront: smart seafood restaurants greedy gulls cackling from rooftops and a flotilla of bright boats bobbing in the harbour arty cafés and laid-back bars offer locals and wanderers a warm welcome we made our way out of town and down through Bayard’s Cove Fort 16th-century artillery blockhouse was Dartmouth’s last defence against unwelcome visitors who had evaded the twin castles at the entrance to the estuary threading between the water’s edge and the road the engine thrum of the Kingswear car ferry fading Thanks for visiting