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Big Green teams gear up for busy weekend

By Rahul Raina | October 20, 2011

Homecoming weekend is all about two things not getting burned and going to sports games. Whether you are a '15 and the bonfire leaves you both mentally and physically exhausted, or an upperclassmen looking forward to telling the freshmen how bad their class is, everyone is getting excited about next weekend's sporting events.

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Kim: Hold on Tight

By Yoo Jung Kim | October 20, 2011

You are marching on a brisk Friday night, decked out in your green class jersey and adorned with cheap green flair provided by your undergraduate advisor.

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Safety and Security to increase patrols over big weekend

By JENNY CHE and MICHAEL RIORDAN | October 20, 2011

When the Dartmouth community gathers to enjoy Homecoming weekend, Safety and Security and Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services will work with the Hanover Police, the Hanover Fire Department and Green Mountain Security to ensure the safety of students and visitors, according to Director of Safety and Security and College Proctor Harry Kinne. Homecoming weekend brings more people to campus, so increased police presence is to be expected, Kinne said. Last year's Homecoming was "an average year," with around 10 arrests, most of which were alcohol-related, he said. Additionally, two students were arrested last year for attempting to touch the bonfire, while a third received a warning. Safety and Security will have five officers on patrol, with additional officers on foot, Kinne said.

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Non-Greek activities to include music, tours

By Stephanie McFeeters | October 20, 2011

Bonfire bliss may take center stage during Homecoming, but the arrival of the first big weekend of the year provides plenty of side-show activities across campus, according to Collis Programming Coordinator Danielle Lajoie, The College will host events in addition to Friday night's bonfire lighting in order to involve students, especially members of the Class of 2015, in weekend traditions, Lajoie said, Preparation for the bonfire run begins on Thursday and Friday, when freshmen volunteers will come together to assist in the construction, according to Lajoie.

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Freshmen take charge of bonfire planning, construction

By Tom Owen | October 20, 2011

While Homecoming promises flair-filled fraternity basements and heart-stopping athletic intensity, many members of the Class of 2015 are most eagerly anticipating Friday night's bonfire, a central part of Homecoming weekend and one of the College's most hallowed traditions. "I'm extremely excited," Scott Gladstone '15 said.

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Blair: Lest the Old

By Peter Blair | October 20, 2011

One of the central facts of being a senior at Dartmouth is that your four years have taught you to take incredibly bizarre Dartmouth phenomena as normal.

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Fall celebrations take different forms at other colleges

By Erin Landau | October 20, 2011

While Dartmouth students may struggle to explain the flair-filled revelry of Homecoming weekend to their friends at other schools, colleges and universities across the country also celebrate the fall season with various traditions and celebrations. Both Pennsylvania State University and Howard University have elaborate Homecoming celebrations boasting an entire two weeks of festivities each, according to Penn State Homecoming Public Relations Director Marta Jonca and the Howard University website.

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Hear and Now: Homecoming

By Edward Harvey | October 20, 2011

With the most anticipated weekend of the fall upong, and freshman and upperclassmen alike growing more anxious about how they can make the most of Homecoming, it is important to remember two simple truths: The music you hear will undoubtedly make the difference between a good night and a great night.

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Alums relive College traditions this weekend

By Kristin Yu | October 20, 2011

In the spirit of ever-evolving tradition, the College will host approximately 5,000 people with a combination of current students, alumni and friends of the College during Homecoming weekend, combining annual festivities with opportunities for alumni from throughout the years to reconnect, according to Diana Lawrence, director of communications for Alumni Relations.

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Chicken and Waffles

By Peter Stein | October 20, 2011

This is the story of Homecoming. There is a sign in the bathrooms in Berry that reads, "The bonfire is a Dartmouth tradition... Getting wasted isn't." I guess somebody decided to release a memo because we forgot about that for the past three years.

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Editors Note

By Erin Lansky and Christina Wray | October 13, 2011

Eddie Zhang / The Dartmouth Staff Just do your best, ok? No Dad, my best is THE best! Erin has been Type A for a long time (since 3rd grade, at least), and most of campus can say the same.

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