Those People On The Corner Of The Green

Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. It’s rainy, it’s cold. I’m sitting in the basement of the Hanover Public Library ­— a personal first — with three women and men, all of whom are comfortably three times my age.

Screams on Screen

I anxiously coiled my hair around my fingertips. My forehead furrowed deeper and deeper as I squinted my eyes. Soon, I grimaced — bracing myself for the coming pain. Stomach clenched, I could feel my heart beating faster and faster. 

The Murder Victim at the Dartmouth Cemetery

“Man wanted for Murder in Hanover, N.H., July 17, 1891.

Q&A with English Professor Christie Harner

Christie Leigh Harner, professor of English and creative writing, specializes in Victorian and 19th century literature.

Reflecting on the Freshman Frat Ban

We are often attracted to uncanny situations. Stories with ghosts, the reanimated dead and unexplainable mysteries have become a vital part of our popular culture during this time of the year.

Past and Present: Native-American symbols at Dartmouth

Majors see shifts in popularity over time

As a liberal arts college, Dartmouth offers its students many options to specialize their academic goals according to their needs and interests.

Legacy students forge their own paths

Every student’s college experience is influenced by their parents, whether they helped choose what college to attend, what major to pursue or what activities to participate in.

International students find community

 Adjusting to college can be a significant challenge for all students, but a student who also has to acclimate to a new country is in an even tougher position.

May The Best Social Media Win

Lately, I have noticed a distressing trend: my mom receives more likes on Facebook than I do.    Whether she’s posting pictures of her daughters in college, images of her rooftop garden in New York City, snaps of ballet performances or even her own magazine articles, most of her posts are followed by enthusiastic likes and comments from her doting friends.

Body Talk: Communicating Through Dance

Dance and theater have spanned across multiple cultures, and their use as forms of expression has pervaded history.  Whether it be a vivid tale of the Second Liberian Civil War turned alive by the Dartmouth Theatre Department  or dances showing off the Soyeya African Dance Troupe’s pride in their heritage, movement has a unique way of expressing emotion and serving as a method of communication.  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 9.5px Baskerville} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} Jessica Weil ’21 has been dancing since she was 3 years old.

How To Be Moved

“That was so moving.” I’ve probably heard those words hundreds of times throughout my life, in reference to hundreds of different things. A performance can be moving, as can a song or a speech. Though seemingly very different, what ties these experiences together is their ability to move us outside ourselves.

Popular Off Term Destinations

Unlike most colleges that operate on a traditional calendar system, Dartmouth offers the D-Plan, or “Dartmouth Plan” which allows students to travel, find a job, get an internship, or do research during their off-terms.

Rush Hour in Baker-Berry Library

One of the most significant movements that affect our everyday lives as Dartmouth students can be seen in such a common place as Baker-Berry Library.