Conservative Climate?
A look at the current state of student conservatism on campus
A look at the current state of student conservatism on campus
Josh Riddle '12 and David Rufful '12 also known as "The Young Cons" never considered rap careers until their conservative rap songs, originally featured on YouTube, launched a series of national press coverage and television appearances, including "Fox and Friends" and "Huckabee." Now they may be changing their tune. What was your inspiration for making these conservative raps?Riddle: We had a group on Facebook that had like 300 people in it that we created, that was called Young Conservatives.
'10 Guy: That girl has a longgg track record with guys.'10 Guy: Yeah, it's like Rainbow Road in Mario Kart, but longer. '12 Girl1: I'm not really sure I'm gonna go out tonight.'12 Girl 2: Really?
This is a swirling, cloak and dagger tale; a story of secret societies, campus celebrities and media tycoons.
Stereotypes, regardless of their validity, have to start somewhere. Some say that Dartmouth's conservative label can be attributed to the College's staunch adherence to tradition.
Dear Miss Muffin Top, I'm so excited to get away this winter and escape the Hanover cold, but I'm really into the guy I've been seeing.
Students deal with conflicting teachings in religion and academics
Dear Miss Muffin Top, I am a freshman. I wonder, should I be dressing up for themed parties?
Students who changed perspectives on their religion
Religion and spirituality at Dartmouth, huh? The most religious person I have ever known at Dartmouth was a drug dealer.
If you have ever met John Boger '13, you would know "absolutely insane" would not begin to describe him.
Eddie Zhang / The Dartmouth Growing up, I attended Catholic school for seven years and attended mass almost every weekend, but I find that harder to maintain at Dartmouth.
Students who have found ways to stay connected to their religion and spirituality in college
The role of religious and spiritual groups on campus
'11 Guy: You know what i hate about warm weather? It brings out the Frisbee kids. '10 Psi U: Cooper!
After hours of in-depth research (the Wikipedia page on "Religion and sexuality" is really long), I have compiled a collection of many religions' stances on such topics as sex, pornography, birth control and masturbation.
'13 Girl: Are you guys having the Dodecs show tonight?'11 Guy: No, that's Sigma Delt ... I'm not a Sigma Delt.'13 Girl: Oh!
Flu Outbreaks at Dartmouth: Then and Now
For the typical Dartmouth student, health concerns likely do not extend far beyond avoiding swine flu and penciling in trips to the gym. For students with chronic medical conditions, however, things can be quite different. Between classes, clubs and downtime, these students' weekly schedules involve monitoring their physical state in order to stay healthy. Owen Jennings '11 was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in his liver just three months before enrolling at the College.
Usually, the rule of thumb is that if you are sick enough to miss class (excluding Thursday morning "sickness"), you are probably too sick to be sharing saliva with someone.