While I was in London this past fall, I met an '07 who told me that during her time at Dartmouth (which was really not that long ago), she often wondered why given the amount of lawbreaking that occurs here on a daily basis this college is still recognized today as a legitimate institution of higher learning. The truth is, we break a lot of laws. We drink, we streak, we inhabit brothels. (Apparently, it is considered a brothel for three unrelated residents to live together. Oops.) So in light of the crime and occasional punishment that takes place on a day-to-day basis here at Dartmouth, we decided to devote an entire issue to looking at our past and present history of lawlessness. I'll be real with you some articles in this issue are kinda scary. Like PG-13 or above scary. As in, I hope you're reading these articles on a sunny day while enjoying the company of a group of happy people and a delicious Collis baked good and not alone in your apartment on a dark and stormy night like I did. Thankfully, some of the other articles address the more humorous side of crime and punishment, like being naked or how Dartmouth kids love punishing themselves by playing pong until 2 a.m. on a Monday when they have a 10A. And if those are crimes, then just lock me up and throw away the key, because who even wants to live freely in a world like that?!?! On a final note, I hope that whoever is reading this does not live in Mid Mass 207. I apologize in advance. You'll see what I mean.
Letter from the Editor
