Films, Frats and Fanatics: How “Animal House” Compares to Current-Day Dartmouth

One writer watches “Animal House” and comments on the parallels between the film and Dartmouth’s culture.

Editors' Note

College kicks off sixth annual Black Legacy Month celebration

Celebrations will be held both in-person and online, and include discussion panels, theatrical and artistic exhibitions and a speech delivered by scholar and activist Angela Davis. 

Dartmouth community reacts to escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Professors and students explain geopolitics of the conflict, share personal anecdotes and explore the ramifications of Russian aggression toward Ukraine.

Students report falling behind, struggling to keep up with work during isolation for COVID-19

Indigenous photographer Cara Romero will speak at the Hood this Wednesday

Three of Romero’s works are currently on display in the museum.

Dartmouth men’s basketball comes up short against Yale and Brown in back-to-back games

Dartmouth’s last four losses have been by no more than four points.

Skiing finishes second amid heavy snowfall at Vermont Carnival

The alpine events were canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, but a strong performance in Nordic races propelled the Big Green to a second-place finish.

Men’s hockey goes 0-3 on the week, falling to 3-16-3 on the season

Goalkeeper Clay Stevenson ’24 totaled 104 saves across the three games.

The Weekend Roundup: Week 6

Women’s basketball earned its first Ivy League win against Brown, men’s basketball fell short to Brown and Yale and squash dominated Amherst.

Students express mixed reactions to news of College President Phil Hanlon’s retirement

Students weigh in on Hanlon's legacy and qualities they hope to see in the College's next president. 

Winter sees return to virtual sorority rush, drop in registration

Due to surge in COVID-19 positivity rates at the start of the term, the ISC returned to virtual rush, according to Inter-Sorority Council president Molly Katarincic. 

Sadie Alexander Association aims to increase diversity in the economics department

Established in the spring of 2021, the association coordinates with the department to provide student input and organize guest lectures on inequality and discrimination. 

Men’s and women’s squash flattened by Yale and Trinity

Both the men’s and women’s teams, which were both shut out 9-0 by both opponents, are 3-7 this season and are in search of their first Ivy League wins.

From the Bleachers: How Did We Get Here?

Baily Deeter recaps the chaotic NFL postseason that has resulted in next weekend’s Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams.

Sleeping in earmuffs: As students deal with inconsistent dorm temperatures, College looks to update heating systems

Many of the older buildings on campus have steam heating systems, which are prone to overheating. 

Safety and Security stepping up policing at Greek-hosted events, affiliated students say

On Jan. 19, Bones Gate fraternity was temporarily suspended. Gamma Delta Chi fraternity continues to be on probation due to a violation during fall term, and Beta Alpha Omega has received multiple warnings. 

Dartmouth has highest COVID-19 positivity rate among peer schools

As peer institutions started their spring semesters last week, some moved forward with in-person instruction while others offered a virtual or hybrid model. 

Naked and Unafraid: The Art of Figure Modeling

We hear from nude models on the ins-and-outs of their on-campus job.

Big Green’s Little League

Intramural hockey is a popular pastime among Dartmouth students, offering a way to get active and spend time with friends during Hanover’s coldest months.