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The Rise of Grade Inflation

The growing number of high marks has many professors—and some students—worried academic excellence is being cheapened. Has Dartmouth reached a breaking point?

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October 1, 2026: Please note that this contest has ended. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos!
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Dartmouth and the Growing Economic Divide

The college where the term “artificial intelligence” was coined needs to show moral leadership in managing the AI revolution.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Liberal Arts Grad

Kemeny might have been right all along.

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Worst Day Ever

Will we ever have fun after college?

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Window to the Past

A fundraising gift ignites memories of a time when the Hinman Box was central to student life.

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Paddle Tales

Pong still rules during Sophomore Summer.

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There and Back Again

A long and bumpy path to a diploma offered unexpected benefits.

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Divine Nature

A former pastor embraces the sacred by walking out of the church and into the woods.

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The Fifty at 50

A momentous birthday hike during an extreme heatwave was tough but gratifying.

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Why Dartmouth Should Give Me $3 Million

One alum’s humble ask

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Spice of Life

A food writer explains why—and how—the kids’ menu should grow up.

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Finishing School

A new graduate learns about the wider world without ever leaving the Upper Valley.

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A Leap Back in Time

A chance meeting allows for a show of appreciation.

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