A 20-year-old Dartmouth student was found dead Sunday in the Connecticut River, according to police in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Won Jang was last seen on Saturday evening before being reported missing the next day. While the cause of his death is yet to be determined, foul play is not suspected, Hanover Police Chief Charles Dennis said in a release.

Authorities responded to reports of Jang’s disappearance at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday. They were directed to the area around 8 Boathouse Road. Multiple Dartmouth boathouses are located on the road, which runs next to the Connecticut River.

Jang was last seen by the docks near the water around 9:30 p.m. Saturday while attending an “informal social gathering,” according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. When Jang did not show up for an engagement Sunday, those who knew him alerted authorities.

Local police, firefighters, and teams with the Fish and Game Department searched the area. Dive teams, boats equipped with remotely operated underwater cameras, and a drone were all used in the search for Jang, the Fish and Game Department said in a release. Items found near the dock indicated to rescuers that Jang had not left the immediate area.

Jang’s body was eventually found around 7:30 p.m. by an underwater camera not far from the dock where he was last seen, the Fish and Game Department said. His body was recovered approximately 65 feet offshore, Hanover police said.

Jang, a native of Middletown, Delaware, was studying biomedical engineering and economics at Dartmouth, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was a project manager at the DALI Lab.

In an email to the Dartmouth community, Dean Scott Brown confirmed Jang’s death, The Boston Globe reported. Dartmouth spokespeople did not immediately return a request for information Monday afternoon.

“We understand that this is very difficult news for our community and encourage you to seek support, whether you need a listening ear or guidance in navigating this challenging time,” Brown wrote, per the Globe. “We have been in touch with Won’s fraternity brothers and other friends.”

Kexin Cai, a graduate student at Dartmouth, was also found dead in the Connecticut River earlier this year.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Inmates in the Granite State are being recognized for making the most of their time behind bars.

Last week, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections celebrated the graduation of 36 students across three of the state’s corrections facilities.

Inmates were celebrated for anything from passing high school equivalency tests to cosmetology licenses to a Master’s degree.

New Hampshire’s DOC commissioner said that the opportunity for continuing education in prisons helps prepare people for life outside of prison and reduces rates of recidivism.

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As I celebrated Independence Day and our republic’s birth 248 years ago, I was set to thinking about those who were screaming on the media about how this might be our last celebration of democracy in the USA.

In this crucial time in American history, the differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties have big consequences for where our country is headed. It’s not just about what they believe in, but also what their names stand for in our government and national identity.

With all the talk about “protecting democracy,” it’s important to understand what democracy really means. The United States wasn’t organized as a direct democracy, where everyone votes on everything. Instead, it’s a republic where we elect representatives to speak for us. Our Founding Fathers set it up this way to make sure everyone’s voice, no matter how small, could be heard.

Our representative republic is smart because it balances the needs and ideas of all states, no matter how many people live there. This stops big states from bossing around smaller ones, and ensures everyone’s rights are respected. This system has helped us make big strides – like ending slavery, giving women the right to vote, and protecting freedoms like religion and speech.

But today, some in the Democratic Party want to change our system into more of a direct democracy. That would weaken the core principles that have defined our nation for so long. A direct democracy would move decision-making power to Washington, and ignore smaller states. This approach risks leaving out different views that don’t match the majority. Certainly, had we been a direct democracy, interracial marriage would not have been recognized in New Hampshire until 1967, at the earliest, although marriage records show New Hampshire recognized interracial marriages much earlier.

As Republicans, we believe in keeping our fair and inclusive representative republic. We think every person, no matter their background or beliefs, should have an equal chance to shape our country’s future. We’re against turning America into a pure democracy because it could silence voices that are vital to our country’s success.

When Democrats talk about “protecting democracy,” we need to remember that our strength comes from our representative republic. We should all remind each other that America’s greatness comes from representing everyone fairly, not just letting the majority rule unchecked. We value every voice in our country, no matter how big or small.

Let’s stand together to protect the heart of our republic. We must oppose any changes that threaten the rights and freedoms of every person, no matter where they come from or what they believe. Our strength lies in a system where everyone’s voice matters and is respected, ensuring that no one group gets drowned out by another. Fairness, equality, and making sure everyone has a say, have always been what makes America strong, and it’s up to us to keep these principles strong for our future.

Remember, it’s not a “fight for democracy”, but a fight to save our republic.