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College Holds Vigil in Remembrance of Four Students Who Died This Year

Aired May 27, 2021

Hanover, NH — As heard in the Weekly Update on May 27, Dartmouth Administration organized a candlelight vigil on Tuesday in memoriam of the Dartmouth undergraduate students who died during the 2020-2021 academic year: Beau DuBray, class of 2024, Connor Tiffany, class of 2024, Lamees Kareem, class of 2022, and Elizabeth Reimer, class of 2024. WDCR News’s Veronica Quidore ’24 reports on the sights, speeches, and silence on The Green Tuesday night.

Provost Helble to Step Down following Appointment as President of Lehigh University

Aired April 29, 2021

Hanover, NH — As heard in the Weekly Update on April 29, Dartmouth College Provost Joseph Helble will leave his current position at the end of the academic year in order to assume his appointed role as President of Lehigh University on Aug. 16. WDCR News’s Daniel Lam ’22 reports on the recent announcement and remembers the legacy that Provost Helble will leave behind at Dartmouth.

The screenshot captures the first page of Dartmouth Professors Brendan Nyhan and John M. Carey's petition, "Open Letter From Political Scientists." The statement reads, "We, the undersigned political scientists, call on the U.S. Congress, Vice President Mike Pence, and the Cabinet to immediately remove President Donald J. Trump from office through the impeachment process or by invoking the 25th Amendment. The President’s actions threaten American democracy. He has rejected the peaceful transfer of power, encouraged state legislators to overturn election results in their states, pressured a state official to change election results, and now incited a violent mob that shut down the counting of electoral votes and stormed the U.S. Capitol. Our profession seeks to understand politics, not engage in it, but we share a commitment to democratic values. The President’s actions show he is unwilling or unable to fulfill his oath to protect and defend the Constitution. He should be removed from office immediately before further violence takes place or further damage is done to our democracy."

Dartmouth Government Professor Circulates Petition Calling for Trump’s Removal via 25th Amendment


Jan. 25, 2021

The first page of the “Open Letter from Political Scientists” co-authored by Prof. Brendan Nyhan and Prof. John M. Carey created Jan. 7, 2021. (Screenshot/Veronica Quidore)

Hanover, NH — In the wake of the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, Dartmouth Government Professors Brendan Nyhan and John Carey circulated a petition among academics to call for President Trump’s removal from office. WDCR News’ Lexie Farnell ’24 speaks with Prof. Nyhan about what motivated him to draw up this petition and what impact he hopes it will have.

The Quirks of the Electoral College and Implications for NH

Jan. 25, 2021

HANOVER, NH — The U.S. government is often said to be “for the people and by the people.” Though public elections are a cornerstone of our political system, how democratic are they, really? To answer that question for the nation’s presidential elections, one has to look at how the electoral process is structured, what its outcomes are and the ways that voters and organizations have navigated the system. WDCR News’ Brandon Dormes ’23 investigates.

Bipartisanship After The Insurrection

Jan. 25, 2021

Hanover, NH — WDCR News correspondent Veronica Quidore interviews Prof. Charles Wheelan, a senior lecturer and policy fellow at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College. Prof. Wheelan examines the future of bipartisanship in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In addition to teaching, Prof. Wheelan is the author of several books including “The Centrist Manifesto,” published in 2013, which theorizes a third political party, the Centrist Party, as a means to foster bipartisanship and better policy on both state and national legislative levels.

Navigating Contentious Discussions with Family

Jan. 25, 2021

Hanover, NH – Family divisions are often created and exacerbated by differing political and social ideologies. Dartmouth freshman Samantha Melgar speaks from about the ways in which her cultural identity, political identity, and social identity impacts her interactions with various family members. In response to Melgar’s findings, Dick’s House staff counselors Stefanie Jordão and Dr. Alexandra Lenzen explain ways to navigate difficult discussions that promote positive relationships with family and self-care.

Can Texas Go Blue?

Aired Nov. 7, 2020

Hanover, NH — Texas became a toss-up state for the first time in decades for the 2020 presidential election. Mia Murillo, a volunteer on the Lizzie Fletcher campaign, spoke on trends she has seen in Texas politics. Dartmouth students from Texas discussed their experience voting and what influenced their vote.

Opinion VS. Satire

Aired Nov. 7, 2020

Hanover, NH — WDCR’s Hayley Piper sat down with Sam Locke ‘22 from the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern and Raniyan Zaman ‘22 from the Dartmouth to explore the similarities and differences between writing political satire and opinion in the context of today’s political climate.

Mail-In Ballot Explosion

Nov. 7, 2020

Hanover, NH — WDCR News correspondent Veronica Quidore interviews Prof. Michael Herron, the Remsen 1943 Professor of Government at Dartmouth College. Prof. Herron discusses the impact of increased mail-in ballots on the election infrastructure of the United States during the 2020 general election, examining efficiency and legislative trends amidst an evolving, decentralized system.