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The student news site of Dartmouth High School

The Spectrum
The student news site of Dartmouth High School

The Spectrum
UMass Dartmouth Political Science Professor Doug Roscoe
Can Dartmouth’s Housing Boom Reverse Declining Enrollment?
Student parking passes cost $60 at DHS. But where does that money go?
The College Admissions Process
Social media encourages people to base their hobbies, possessions, and tastes based on what's trending instead of what they actually enjoy, Kate Taylor argues.
News
Can Dartmouth’s Housing Boom Reverse Declining Enrollment?
Can Dartmouth’s Housing Boom Reverse Declining Enrollment?
Andrew Moniz, Associate Editor • January 31, 2026

Editors' Note: Earlier reporting done last November analyzed Dartmouth's declining public school enrollment within the context of statewide demographic change and rising costs...

This bulletin board in the main hallway invites students to reflect on the ethics of using AI.
With New Guidelines, DHS Aims to Teach AI Literacy
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2025

When Jessica Brittingham became the DHS instructional technology specialist last autumn, she immediately knew AI would be her first priority. At the time, ChatGPT was nearing...

Marching Band Director Marielle Chrupcala and Percussion Specialist and Assistant Marching Band Director Alex Olivierre.
DHS Marching Band Steps Off Together into a New Era
Andrew Moniz and Noah Veloso • October 31, 2025
Pre-AP Programs Challenge Students and Teachers Alike
Pre-AP Programs Challenge Students and Teachers Alike
Ella Torres and Annica Dupre • October 24, 2025
The sun rises over the DHS student parking lot on Friday, September 5.
Class of 2026 Kicks Off the Year With Senior Sunrise
Andrew Moniz, Associate Editor • September 12, 2025
Associate Principal Stephanie Santos chats with a student before the first bell.
Meet Dartmouth High’s New Associate Principal
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2025
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Opinion
Student parking passes cost $60 at DHS. But where does that money go?
A Deep Dive into the Infamous Parking Debate
Andrew Moniz, Associate Editor • January 27, 2026

Since the construction of the DHS building in 2002, student drivers have been charged a fee to park. In the subsequent years, there have been various efforts by students to...

Parasocial Relationships: A “Love Island” Deep Dive
Isabella Pires • December 22, 2025
Social media encourages people to base their hobbies, possessions, and tastes based on what's trending instead of what they actually enjoy, Kate Taylor argues.
Can You Retain Your Uniqueness in the Social Media Age?
Kate Taylor • December 19, 2025
Looking for a good read this autumn? Scarlett Boucher has you covered.
Scarlett’s Book Recs, Vol. 1: Fall Reads
Scarlett Boucher • November 23, 2025
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Podcasts
UMass Dartmouth Political Science Professor Doug Roscoe
UMass Dartmouth Political Science Professor Doug Roscoe
Spectrum Staff • February 6, 2026

Listen in as the Spectrum Staff talk politics with UMass Dartmouth Political Science Professor Doug Roscoe.

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Spectrum Crossword #23: November News
Spectrum Crossword #23: November News
Noah Veloso • November 23, 2025

Noah Veloso recaps some of November's top headlines in this new crossword.

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Marching Band Director Marielle Chrupcala and Percussion Specialist and Assistant Marching Band Director Alex Olivierre.

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Cartoons
Editorial Cartoon: Class Sizes
Editorial Cartoon: Class Sizes
Kai Dixon • November 3, 2025

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