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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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Heya Shah '26

Pursuits

Big Plans

As the first director of the University of Connecticut’s Native American Cultural Programs (NACP), Newell plans to set up an Indigenous cultural center and encourage better mental health awareness for Native students.
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Recommended Reading

Eighteen professors share a wide-ranging list of 36 must-read books.

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“A Lot of Love”

Sometimes, two chefs are better than one.

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Beyond Policing

City official Anise Vance ’11 backs safer response to 911 calls.

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Deep Digging

Journalism flourishes in syrup country thanks to Paul Heintz ’06.

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