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May 19, 2011

'13 Tri-Delt: Next time we have frat boy meetings, I just want to borrow a Sigma Delt pinnie! Guy in Collis: Well, I'm on the fence about this, and the last time I was on the fence about something it was whether or not to de-pledge Sig Nu and that turned out to be a brilliant idea. '12 Girl: Everyone was just streaking and making out and it was getting boring. '12 girl 1: We should just give him an honorary title in our house ... VP of getting the other VPs on table.'12 girl 2: Yes!

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Campus security, health services, Green Team increase staff

By Matt McNierney | May 19, 2011

While many Dartmouth students are looking forward to relaxing over Green Key Weekend, organizations dedicated to ensuring the safety of students are gearing up to minimize harm caused by alcohol abuse and other potentially dangerous activities over the big weekend. Although Green Key is typically less eventful than Homecoming in the fall term, Safety and Security increases its nighttime staff over the weekend to respond to an increased number of alcohol-related incidents, according to College Proctor and Safety and Security Director Harry Kinne.

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Businesses anticipate weekend profit boost

By Sam Rauschenfels | May 19, 2011

While students embrace Green Key for its various parties and social activities, Hanover businesses look forward to the weekend with equal anticipation as their demand and revenue skyrocket, according to business managers interviewed by The Dartmouth. "This seems to be the busiest one out of the big Dartmouth weekends," Ben Williams, general manager of Molly's Restaurant, said.

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Students showcase dance, step skills

By Felicia Schwartz | May 19, 2011

Although most associate Green Key with outdoor festivities, the weekend will also feature two student dance performances this year Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity's annual Step Show and the Dartmouth Dance Theater Ensemble's "Undue Influence." Alpha Phi Alpha's 20th annual Step Show will be held Saturday in Leede Arena.

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The Drunkest Girls at the Party

By Matt Scott and Emily Duke | May 19, 2011

The key to a successful and effective Green Key is in the planning. Laying down a set of goals may appear bitch-made to some, but why wouldn't you want to maximize your drinking time, ensure you will achieve the level of weirdness you want and possibly be able to have some evidence of what occurred over the course of the weekend? A Green Key itinerary is key, and because we are loyal, we are going to give you a few hints as to what might be appearing on ours for this upcoming lesser holiday to Derby. THE MOTHERFUCKING ITINERARY: FUCKING WEDNESDAY:10 a.m.

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Why We Live For Green Key

By Jenny Che | May 19, 2011

The end of May signals one thing: Green Key weekend is upon us again. This spring celebration, embedded in Dartmouth's history since 1899, brings students from all across campus outdoors for a weekend of music, activities and, hopefully, sun. "It's a way for us to keep our sanity," Dan Marcusa '13 said.

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Editors' Note

Yoon Ji Kim / The Dartmouth Staff Green Key is known for many things a lack of traditions, day drinking and concerts and is arguably more anticipated than any other Spring term event. Unlike other big weekends, Green Key has no major decades-old traditions - the weekend has evolved immensely since its days of "imported" female students and chariot racing.

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Freshmen look forward to sunshine, relaxation

By Leslie Ye | May 19, 2011

With expectations of warm weather and two of the College's big weekends under their belt, freshmen interviewed by The Dartmouth said they were looking forward to Green Key, which many anticipated would be the "best weekend" of the year.

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Schools cancel spring weekends

By Diana Ming | May 19, 2011

Although the College is preparing for its annual Green Key festivities, many universities across the nation have canceled their equivalent spring weekends due to overwhelming safety concerns, largely regarding the excessive alcohol use that commonly takes place during spring weekend events.

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Alumni flock back to campus for fun

May 19, 2011

While students revel in the parties and sunshine over Green Key weekend, alumni return to campus to reunite with old friends and enjoy events planned both for current students and for alumni themselves.

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Upperclassmen recall fond memories of past debauchery

By Alison Polton-Simon | May 19, 2011

Whether or not they immediately make a connection between Green Key and drinking outdoors, undergraduate students reflect on the big weekend as an anticipated break from the hectic nature of the College's 10-week academic term and a time to enjoy the sunny spring weather. "There are all of these people out and about on the Green," Myra Altman '11 said.

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