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.
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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.
Will soy milk give me a bangin' bod? Ten DDS myth busters
You know the expression, "What you don't know can't hurt you?" Well when it comes to food -- surprise, surprise -- this may not be true. While I am not one to count calories or obsess about the health content of food, there are definitely days when I strive to eat more healthfully than usual; maybe my jeans have felt a little tighter lately or maybe I want to cleanse the toxins from a long eventful weekend.
You can do it, DDS can help: Eat well on campus
Whether we are lounging on the Green, studying in the library, socializing at a party, relaxing in the dorm or eating in a dining hall, food is an ever-present aspect of college life; this commonly unacknowledged undercurrent and literal nourishment of the campus plays a huge role in happiness and overall quality of life for students.
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Book: "Good poems," selected and introduced by Garrison Kiellor In many an English class, the professor inevitably says that Dartmouth students don't read enough poetry.
Students weigh in on college, winter eating habits
Most Dartmouth students don't mentally calculate their protein intake for the day while waiting in the Food Court grill line.
Rage against audioslave
A little over three weeks ago, something happened that may have changed my entire perspective on life.
Your (Se)x-hour : An std expose
Hopefully you'll last the 50 minutes
