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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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Dogs of Dartmouth

Man’s best friend is no stranger to the College.

Updated on October 29, 2018

“Ace likes hanging out on the Collis patio because it’s the crossroads of a lot of activity,” says David Pack, associate director of student involvement, of his miniature pinscher. Other local dogs, pictured here, like to roll around on the Green, swim in the river, and, of course, chase squirrels. “That’s why Webster likes the Bema,” says Chuck Sherman ’66 of his Australian shepherd. Of course.

Photos by James Napoli

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“Webster loves to chase the gray squirrels at the Bema,” says Chuck Sherman ’66.
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“Kodi’s favorite spot is definitely the river. He loves swimming,” says Savannah Butler, Adv’22.
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“Ronan loves the tennis courts. He’s so hopeful that a ball will come his way,” says Hanover-based writer Betsy Vereckey.
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“Maximus loves to sit outside Parkhurst, and we walk around Occom Pond a lot,” says Mavra Nasir, Adv’19.
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“When we’re on the Collis porch, Ace likes to hop up on my lap and keep an eye out across the Green,” says David Pack, associate director of student involvement.
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“Joki likes Occom Pond. We walk around here together a lot,” says Sara Lundgren, Adv’19.
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“Mia loves rolling around on the Green,” says Matthew C. Wiencke, senior writer for advancement communications.
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“Teddy’s favorite spot is the river,” says Alex Tewksbury ’20.
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Maximus
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Webster
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Joki
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Ronan
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Kodi
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Ace
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