To publish or not to publish
When the campus is already littered with countless copies of journals and newspapers capturing the pulse of student political thought, humour and artwork, it might seemsurprising that many students still feel the need to blog or post articles online.
www.dartmouth-blogs.com
When Time magazine recently named "You" -- the blogging, YouTube-ing public -- as its 2006 Person of the Year, it helped ring the death knell for articles that regard blogs as a fad or a novelty.
Overheard
'08 Kappa: The work is for my black feminism class. '08 Psi U: Thats crazy. Can I take a white masculinity class? '08 Kappa: It's called econ 1. '08 Kappa in the SAE basement: I may or may not be wasted, but I can still pick up on brand names. '10 guy: Most guys are into swords and stuff. '10 girl: Really? '10 guy: Yeah, in high school I used to walk around with my friends with lightsabers when Episode 3 came out. '10 girl: Oh, cool. '10 girl: But don't get the wrong impression of me.
Spring for some new songs this term
Spending spring break here in beautiful Hanover has inspired me to be more positive in my discussions on music, and not rely on tearing down various easy targets.
PERSPECTIVES: Conservative Voices on Line
Dartmouth, is known for its vocal conservative alumni base, has become the subject of a number of blogs, now one of the means by which these alumni tout their opinions on campus and elsewhere. In 2002, Scott Johnson '71, Paul Mirengoff '71 and John Hinderaker '71 created Power Line (www.powerlineblog.com), a conservative blog that deals with current events and public policy issues.
Mirror PicKs
Book: "What is the What" by Dave Eggers Dave Eggers of "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" fame, recounts the story of Valentino Achak Deng one of the Lost Boys of Sudan.
Biting, peeing and falling -- The blacked out things we do (and hear about later)
For some students, the only train they will ever travel on is the blackout train. Yes, the blackout train, the train that hits you with a bang, sometimes literally, after you have drunk one or two too many mixed drinks.
Razor Wars: My razor's bigger than yours
Many years ago in a CVS not so far away, the razor market was simple. One or two blades. Disposable or cartridge.
Sauce and the city: blacking out in the real world
Drinking and cultural norms at Dartmouth have been documented time and time again, from blacking out to booting and passing out on an uninhabited couch.
Blackout norms: put that on a nalgene
"Dude! I totally blacked out last night!" It's an excuse, a badge of superior partying skills, and a punch line all rolled into one commonly heard salutation on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Overheard
Ice Climbing Instructor: So you swing the ice pick as if you were swinging a hammer. '10 Girl: What if you've never used a hammer? '07 Girl: Where have you been your whole life if you've never used a hammer? '07 Guy: Screwing? '08 Girl: "I'm really tired of talking about anal sex all the time." '08 Girl 1: You are so JAPPY! '08 Girl 2: Yeah ... Except I don't put out. '08 Girl 3: Although Jewish girls really didn't start giving head till about 10 years ago.
