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This new house: Habitat helps one family build a home

By Erin Choo | January 12, 2007

Richard and Angela Sherman and their children Daniel and Nicole currently live in an apartment that Richard describes as "a prison." It is small and cramped -- "one step from the kitchen to the living room, another step to the bedroom" -- but the lack of space is nothing compared to the grim neighborhood surroundings.

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By The Dartmouth Mirror | January 12, 2007

Book: "The Elementary Particles" by Michel Houellebecq This nine-year-old bombshell-in-the-shape-of-a-novel was made into a movie a few months ago.

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Crying out in the wilderness: The plight of the Upper Valley

By Zachary Gottlieb | January 12, 2007

The day has been gray and rainy and a glistening shield of blue aluminum siding bares its colossal teeth.

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The Friday quickie: Intercourse evaluation

By Abi Medvin | January 12, 2007

The number of phrases referring to sexual intercourse in the English language is somewhere in the ballpark of a million-bagillion.

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Overheard

By Compiled by Anna Stone | January 5, 2007

"I think instead of saying 'f*cked up' we should say 'fogged up.' Like, 'That's fogged up.'" Girl on Main Street "So we're going to Food Plate or Home Court, just give me a call when you get to Thayer." -'09 girl to a friend's voicemail "Winter chic is so hard!" -'09 girl to '09 girl '09 AD 1: "Man, check out that girl ride her unicycle.

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Last fall and the bigger picture: Native Americans at Dartmouth now and then

By Stuart A. Reid | January 5, 2007

One evening early last October, just past midnight, about 30 Native American students were holding their annual Columbus Day drum circle on the Green.

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Controversy in the NCAA: Mascot Mayhem

By Joanna Patterson | January 5, 2007

Mascots across the country have come under scrutiny in the past couple of years, leaving many schools no choice but to re-examine their cheer-inducing symbols.

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Straight from the Tap: the men behind the mascot

By Kelsey Blodget | January 5, 2007

In a conversation with the editor, creators Nic Duquette '04 and Chris Plehal '04 spill Keggy's story -- from why he's better than the Indian to how he would defeat the Dartmoose in a fight

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Life on the fringe; The greyhound bus: an american institution

By Lindsey Larson | January 5, 2007

In the spirit of a new term and for all you weary sojourners, let's talk travel. And no crowing about how you packed your carry-ons to mimick Aunt Inocencia's stuffing of the turkey crevice.

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Mirror Picks; We love these selections. Trust us. Try them.

By Mirror Staff | January 5, 2007

Book: "Edie Factory Girl" by David Dalton Poster child of the 1960's counterculture, Warhol muse and original It Girl, Edie Sedgwick has earned a permanent place in the pop culture lexicon.

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Alex Got in Trouble; The fate of the Parkhursted

By Alex Howe | January 5, 2007

My name is Alex Howe, and I am Parkhursted. Being suspended from Dartmouth, if I may romanticize, is like being a disavowed secret agent.

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The worst best album lists of 2006

By Chris Symeonides | January 5, 2007

The end of the year is a natural time for people to reminisce about recent events, and writers have milked this tendency for decades now.

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Overheard

By Compiled by Alysia Harris | November 17, 2006

'07 TriDelt 1: "I am worried. Do you think I should get Plan B?" '07 TriDelt 2: "I don't think so, and if I'm wrong I'll babysit for you." "I can't wait to get pregnant.

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Inside this issue

By Nova Robinson | November 17, 2006

I am thankful for: -- Family, friends and laughter. -- Dartmouth -- well most of it. -- Collis baked goods, Molly's bread and Earl Grey tea. -- Formals and Andr. -- I'd be thankful if you got me an internship! I am NOT thankful for: -- Leap years and such that make my 21st birthday fall on Thanksgiving.

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By The Dartmouth Mirror | November 17, 2006

Book: "Pat the Politician: A Political Pull and Poke Parody" Light "reading" and the perfect gift for your favorite govy major.

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Dartmouth Listed: Similies for the Dartmouth experience

By Alex Howe | November 17, 2006

Dartmouth has fraternities, and they are much too important. Students drink, but are also smart. Sometimes people hook up. Oops!

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Alternatives to DDS on turkey day

By Jean Ellen Cowgill | November 17, 2006

My grandmother takes Thanksgiving very seriously. Her version of Turkey Day includes mailed, rhyming invitations; a coat-and-tie dress code (for the annual family photo, obvi); intricate table decorations and of course a smorgasbord of good food. The feast ranges from the traditional stuffing and turkey, browned to a golden perfection, to southern traditions like country-fried ham and pecan pie. A roommate once laughed at my photo from the big day -- I believe her reaction was something along the lines of "Martha Stewart and Norman Rockwell on crack." But then she had never eaten chocolate bourbon balls or fudge before I came along, so I'm not sure her opinion is really viable. Alas, the one thing my grandmother's Thanksgiving does not provide is the plane ticket for me to attend.

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Alice Unchained: Laterrr

By Alice Mathias | November 17, 2006

Is that the Dawson's Creek theme song I hear echoing in the distance? Oh-ehm-gee, this must be my last column!

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Dudes on Parade: I have a dream

By Tom Kidera | November 17, 2006

I was talking to a friend the other day and she happened to mention that the past few weeks she has been plagued by a recurring dream.

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The Wii and the PS3 David Vs. Goliath?

By Luofei Deng | November 17, 2006

With the holiday season almost officially upon us, thoughts turn to dreaded holiday shopping. The Sony Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii are destined to find their way onto many shopping lists.