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It's a Dartmouth tradition that dates back over a century. While most freshmen enjoy running around the bonfire, this tradition has come under fire in recent years.
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Some Like It Hot

By Marian Lurio | October 10, 2013

Why does our beloved tradition of Homecoming line up with the college's Official definition of hazing?

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Shanahan: Just another weekend?

By Andrew Shanahan | October 10, 2013

Let's talk history. In 1895, College President William Jewett Tucker established the creatively named "Dartmouth Night," an evening of speeches that celebrate the legacy of the College and her alumni.

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Alums reflect on change in campus culture

By Michael Qian | October 10, 2013

Originating in September 1895, Dartmouth Night and its iconic bonfire have remained a mainstay of campus culture, despite some changes from celebrations of the past. Described as an event that "disturbed the slumber of a peaceful town" and "illustrated the success and ability of Dartmouth graduates," Homecoming has always as its namesake implies welcomed the success and presence of alumni. "I would say a clear parallel is that Dartmouth Night and Homecoming were just as big a deal then as they are now," Dartmouth for Life director Daniel Parish '89 said.

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Daily Debriefing

By Axel Hufford | October 10, 2013

A recent study found that the number of English-speaking master's programs at European universities has increased, Inside Higher Ed reported yesterday.

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Lectures, tailgates among events scheduled

By Kimberly Mei | October 10, 2013

This week, 4,000 visitors are predicted to set foot on campus to celebrate the fall's trademark event. Expectations are rising for Homecoming, usually the largest alumni, student and faculty gathering of the year. In addition to the traditional night parade, night ceremonies and bonfire on Friday, this year's weekend will include a record 31 class mini-reunions, a tour of Jose Clemente Orozco's mural and a fall lecture series titled "Executing Innovation: Beyond the Idea." Alumni communications director Diana Lawrence said this year's Homecoming will be "both traditional and modern." "We've organized events that make it fun for everyone, no matter what their age or interests," Lawrence said.

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Alumni return for mini-reunions

By Priya Ramaiah | October 10, 2013

Tracy Wang / The Dartmouth Staff While Dartmouth is abuzz planning Homecoming, alumni are eagerly looking forward to being back on campus and attending the myriad of events and reunions. Alumni communications director Diana Lawrence said that the College expects about 4,000 alumni and friends this year. This year, the classes 1982 and 1987 will lead the parade, which includes representatives from nearly all living classes.

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Smallwood '51, former professor, dies at age 86

By Sera Kwon | October 9, 2013

During his freshman year, former government professor and founding director of the Rockefeller Center Frank Smallwood '51 bonded with his classmates by playing hockey on ice rinks they created by flooding hallways during the winter.

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DFS presents Pixar with film award

October 9, 2013

Every once in a while, a movie comes out that stuns the world into an awed silence. Pixar has managed to do this with each of its 14 films released since 1995's "Toy Story," its first full-length animated film.

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Students explore interim options

By Zac Hardwick | October 9, 2013

Since the College established a six-week winter interim period last year, students have found creative ways to spend their extended break, from traveling and interning internationally to catching up on sleep. The Rockefeller Center created the Global Policy Leadership course, which culminates in a three-week trip to India.

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