Sorority rush has controversial past

NEWS ANALYSIS

Valuable lessons learned: Homecoming advice from a senior

So the other day, a '13 who shall remain nameless for his own sake asked me what "the deal" was with Homecoming. "There's like, a lot of big parties, right?" he inquired, the very picture of cherubic innocence. I'd make a worst class ever joke (Hi, sister!) but I can understand where he's coming from.

ROLLIN' WITH DOLAN: Eff Columbia

Now, the last time I wrote a Dartmouth football-related article, I boldly predicted a win for the Big Green, only to be let down by the team.

Alum. visitors expected to increase

Alumni turnout for Homecoming which traditionally stands around 3,000 is expected to increase this year due to the historic nature of College President Jim Yong Kim's first year on campus, according to Diana Lawrence, director of communications for the Office of Alumni Relations. "We usually have about 3,000 alumni, but this year we're expecting a few more because it's Jim Kim's first historical Dartmouth Night speech and his first parade," Lawrence said. Before the bonfire, Kim will give his first Dartmouth Night speech, a tradition that dates back over 100 years. The Office of Alumni Relations will also host several alumni mini-reunions each day of Homecoming some of which will be attended by Kim according to a schedule of events provided by Lawrence.

Local town residents celebrate Homecoming

While some Hanover residents' awareness of Dartmouth's Homecoming festivities extends only to increased crowds and traffic, some individuals interviewed by The Dartmouth said they welcome the celebratory nature of the weekend. The excitement surrounding the big weekend on the College's campus extends into the town and creates a celebratory atmosphere, according to several Hanover residents. "I find [Homecoming weekend] very festive and fun," Hanover resident Allyson Hutton said.

Weekend once a draw for women

Despite the many long-standing traditions of Dartmouth Homecoming, the weekend was a very different one when John Engelman '68 was a student.

Turco: H1N1 will not affect events

Despite concerns about the spread of the H1N1 virus, College officials said they are not planning to cancel any Homecoming events.

Homecoming different from other Ivies' fall celebrations

Dartmouth's Homecoming weekend, complete with its storied bonfire in the center of the Green, is unlike that of any other Ivy League institution.

Homecoming celebration reflects traditions, College history

As the weather begins to get colder and the last of the fall foliage fights to stay on the trees, Dartmouth students know it can only mean one thing: Homecoming is here.

The Gospel of Individuality

This is a bittersweet soapbox for a senior. This is my third Homecoming column, and in writing it, I flirted with the tired topics that I've touched on in the past.

$4 Coffee 2009-10-22

Jumbles 2009-10-22