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Tea and cookies are served at 4pm every afternoon in Sanborn Library.

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Sanborn tea and cookies: the story behind the tradition

By Emma Guo | October 6, 2016

Every afternoon at 4 p.m. in Sanborn Library, the chime of bells momentarily awakens students from their studies, pulling them away from their schoolwork and into the world of tea and cookies. Located next to Baker-Berry Library, Sanborn boasts a vast collection of Oxford editions of English and American authors, as well as couches in small niches and large tables where students can study.

Drayton Harvey '17 and his wife Amber teach a ballroom dance class.

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Student Spotlight: Drayton Harvey '17, dancer and future doctor

By Zach Cherian | October 6, 2016

Although Drayton Harvey ’17 was never a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars,” the popular reality show changed the trajectory of his life.

Haley Reicher '17 is one of four students involved in aerial silks at Dartmouth.

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Despite lack of support, students continue to aerial silk

By Kripa Shrestha | October 4, 2016

When Cindy Li ’18 entered Dartmouth as a freshman, she was not ready to give up her high school hobby of aerial silks — so she set out to find others who were interested in the obscure mix of acrobatics and dance.

Upright Citizens Brigade incorporated Dartmouth references into their Collis Commonground show on Friday night.

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Upright Citizens Brigade appeals to students with Dartmouth references

By Michaela Ledoux | October 4, 2016

Do you often have trouble figuring out how to fill your Friday night? What about with a show that covers everything from Dartmouth traditions to Dianne Keaton and Tom Brady to mercury-laden shrimp?

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Woody Allen's "Café Society" fails to impress

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | October 4, 2016

When it comes to some filmmakers, I find that while I am able to fully admire their craft and ingenuity, I can never seem to “get on their wavelengths.” Woody Allen is one such filmmaker.

Nate Seymour '12 works as a colorist in New York City.

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Q&A with Nate Seymour '12

By Kaina Chen | October 4, 2016

Nate Seymour ’12, who majored in studio arts with a focus in photography and minored in digital arts at Dartmouth, works as a colorist for television and film.

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This month’s music recap: Jepsen, Gaga, Sia and more

By Long Do | September 30, 2016

“Store,” Carly Rae Jepsen, “Emotion Side B” Jepsen is mainly known for her 2011 hit “Call Me Maybe,” but the Canadian pop star has consistently put out great pop music since.

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Martha Redbone to perform 'Bone Hill: the Concert' tonight

By Victor Wu | September 30, 2016

“How sweet I roam’d from field to field and tasted all the summer’s pride,” Independent Music Award winner Martha Redbone croons in her third studio album “The Garden of Love.” The album sets the words of 19th-century poet William Blake to Appalachian folk music.

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New Hood Downtown exhibit features art by Laetitia Soulier

By Arunav Jain | September 29, 2016

Contemporary French artist Laetitia Soulier's work is displaced in the new Hood Downtown exhibition space on Main Street.

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Alumna Q&A: Costume designer Katherine Stebbins ’04

By Amy Guan | September 29, 2016

Katherine Stebbins ’04 discovered her passion for costume design at Dartmouth after designing for two shows, eventually graduating with a major in philosophy and a minor in theater.

Rauner Library houses many of the treasures of Dartmouth College.

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Arts explores: the Rauner experience

By Kevin Hu | September 27, 2016

One of Dartmouth’s many libraries, Rauner Special Collections Library blends the intellectual with the emotional.

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Roth Scholar: Enrique Martinez Celaya

By Zach Cherian | September 27, 2016

Not even receiving two degrees in the laws of physics could keep Enrique Martinez Celaya from resisting the pull of art.

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‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ (2016): A new twist on an old tale

By Emma Guo | September 27, 2016

“Bridget Jones’s Baby” (2016) opens with a familiar scene: Bridget Jones, alone on the couch with an egregiously large glass of wine and Jamie O’Neal’s rendition of “All By Myself” blasting aptly in the background.

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‘E-Term’ gives students a taste of the professional theater world

By Michaela Ledoux | September 24, 2016

For the five students participating in the pilot program of the theater department’s Experiential Term, partnering with theater company Northern Stage, days are spent working with theater professionals in West Lebanon and soon, New York City.

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‘La La Land’ (2016) reinvigorates the movie musical

By Sebastian Wurzrainer | September 24, 2016

But as I left Spaulding Auditorium Saturday night, having just seen Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” (2016), I felt something I had not felt in some time: the need to rejoice!

Celeste Jennings is a student artist on campus

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Student Spotlight: Costume designer Celeste Jennings ’18

By Nalini Ramanathan | September 24, 2016

With her trusty X-Acto knife, a love for color and a distinct penchant for productivity, Celeste Jennings ’18 has already started to make a name for herself in the world of design.

Cécile McLorin Salvant emphasizes the authenticity of the creative process.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant and The Aaron Diehl Trio to perform

By Kaina Chen | September 24, 2016

Expectations may seem a given for an artist familiar with the spotlight, but Cécile McLorin Salvant says otherwise.

Staceyann Chin performed "Motherstruck!" at the Hop Wednesday night.

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Staceyann Chin’s story steals hearts in 'Motherstruck!'

By Kylee Sibilia | September 22, 2016

Wednesday night in Moore Auditorium, the audience rose to its feet as Staceyann Chin stood proudly in the center of the stage, her feet spread wide apart, her fists thrust high into the air and her face filled with raw emotion.

FLEXN performed at the School House kick-off event on Tuesday.

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FLEXN, at the edge of art and activism, to perform tonight

By Kaina Chen | September 15, 2016

FLEXN combines dance and social activism in their energetic performances.

Perrin Brown '15 has a passion for film and media.

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Alumna Q&A: editorial assistant Perrin Brown ’15

By Nalini Ramanathan | September 15, 2016

As a Dartmouth student, Perrin Brown ’15 interned for “Conan,” at an economics research firm and as a marketing intern for a Los Angeles-based company.