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The Spectrum
The student news site of Dartmouth High School

The Spectrum
The student news site of Dartmouth High School

The Spectrum
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the City of New Bedford are collaborating on several infrastructure projects.
Local artist Michael Townsend taught Holy Cross College students to create Tape Art. They set up an installation on the side of one of the college's buildings.
Spectrum Playlist - Mark Gaffney
ELL students work on an assignment in Madison Correia's classroom.
How to Be a Good Citizen? Think For Yourself
News
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the City of New Bedford are collaborating on several infrastructure projects.
Road Work Ahead for Greater New Bedford
Andrew Moniz, Associate Editor • June 4, 2025

Over the last several years, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of New Bedford have unveiled numerous transportation projects that aim to...

ELL students work on an assignment in Madison Correia's classroom.
DPS English Language Learners Program Helps Students Achieve Fluency
Michael Burke • June 2, 2025

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, but as English natives, we often forget about those who do not. While the East Coast of the US has a linguistically...

Making schedules for over nine hundred students is a game of puzzles and compromises.
From Requests to Reality: How Students’ Schedules Get Made
Annica Dupre and Andrew Moniz • May 19, 2025
Senior Abby Maxfield, freshman Izzy George, and senior Abby Lima showing off their almost finished sign.
DHS Theatre Company Performs “High School Musical”
Noah Veloso • May 1, 2025
Protestors march through downtown Providence.
Southeastern New England Takes Part in Anti-Trump, Anti-Musk Protests
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2025
What's New in the Program of Studies: 2025-26 Edition
What’s New in the Program of Studies: 2025-26 Edition
Levi Harrison • April 3, 2025
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Opinion
How to Be a Good Citizen? Think For Yourself
How to Be a Good Citizen? Think For Yourself
Isabella Pires • May 29, 2025

During the 2024 presidential election, we all saw an intensification of change in American culture, a long-developing change. Politics dominated social media. Now, we saw...

Unpacking Chappell Roan's Controversial Podcast Interview
Unpacking Chappell Roan’s Controversial Podcast Interview
Bryn Mesquitta • May 28, 2025
Thanks to DHS junior Sadie Gifford for creating this beautiful cover image. Gifford believes "Roland Garros is the event of a lifetime," adding, "Every time it starts back up, I wake up in a cold sweat and shake violently until it's over. The excitement is intoxicating."
Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Roland Garros
Annica Dupre, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025
Many DHS students feel they rarely get a chance to visit and utilize the library.
Why the DHS Library Never Seems Available
Andrew Moniz, Associate Editor • May 19, 2025
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Podcasts
Retiring Math Teachers Patricia Fletcher (left) and Paul Donahue (right)
Retiring Math Teachers Paul Donahue and Patricia Fletcher
Spectrum Staff • May 19, 2025

Listen in as the Spectrum editorial staff talks with retiring math teachers Paul Donahue and Patricia Fletcher.

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Games
Spectrum Crossword #19: By Last Name
Spectrum Crossword #19: By Last Name
Noah Veloso • May 27, 2025

Noah Veloso wishes DHS's graduating seniors good luck with his newest crossword.

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Archive
Trending Stories
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Projections in changes to electoral vote/congressional district apportionment based on 2024 population data.

How the 2030 Census Can Change the Electoral Map • 1230 Views

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The contestants and hosts of this year's Dartmouth's Finest.

Dartmouth's Finest: An Inside Look • 260 Views

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Stainless steel lunch trays and cultural food are coming to cafeterias across the district.

DPS Nutrition Services are Transforming the Cafeterias • 171 Views

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During their ZOOTV Tour, U2 simulated media-induced sensory overload by rapidly flashing hundreds of phrases across 36 giant screens.

U2's ZOOTV Era: Disturbing Dystopia for the Internet Age • 166 Views

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Spectrum Playlist – Molly Bell

Spectrum Playlist – Molly Bell • 157 Views

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Finn Sperry and Peter Herlihy dominated in the Edgartown Junior Regatta in 2023.

Captain of the Seas: Finn Sperry on Sailing • 153 Views

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The DHS Orchestra performs in Spain.

DHS Orchestra Travels to Spain • 127 Views

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Social Studies Teacher Douglas Bedard is one of the DHS teachers who has adopted the No Phones in PASE rule.

No Phones in PASE: Weighing the Pros and Cons • 103 Views

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Protestors march through downtown Providence.

Southeastern New England Takes Part in Anti-Trump, Anti-Musk Protests • 99 Views

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The new DHS bathroom protocols organize the time students are allowed to access the bathroom. Are they positively or negatively impacting the student body?

The New Bathroom Protocols: Good Intentions, Poor Execution • 96 Views

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Cartoons
Editorial Cartoon: The Real Threat
Editorial Cartoon: The Real Threat
Tamryn Heys • April 4, 2025

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