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ASTRO BBQ'S:Grill out, chill out. RUGBY PLAYERS:We're not really sure why they're here, but we aren't complaining. KAF: Now what will I carry in my left hand when I show up 10 minutes late to class?
ASTRO BBQ'S:Grill out, chill out. RUGBY PLAYERS:We're not really sure why they're here, but we aren't complaining. KAF: Now what will I carry in my left hand when I show up 10 minutes late to class?
My biggest pet peeve is when people pretend to be experts when they have no idea what they’re talking about. Luckily I took AP Literature and I’ve seen the “Pride and Prejudice” mini-series more times than I’m comfortable putting into print, so I feel like 19th century British literature is kind of my thing. This expertise is how I came across a quote from the English novelist, Henry James, where he described “summer afternoon” as the two most beautiful words in the English language.
Every four years, a strange phenomenon occurs in which the American public develops a sudden affinity for watching soccer. The results of a single soccer match have sparked city-wide riots in countries around the world?, and despite the significant portion of ’90s kids who have played youth soccer, the passion and appreciation for the sport has never quite caught on in the U.S. For one month every four years, however, millions of Americans act like they’ve been devoted fans of “the beautiful game” for their entire lives, only to forget about it again until the next World Cup.
It may sound a bit overboard, but I’ve carefully researched the topic — I searched the campus blotter from the past few Green Keys, memorized the lyrics of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and consulted both the Wikipedia article on Woodstock and the statuses of my Facebook “friends” who went to Bonnaroo. Let me describe your average day at the Dart-Music Festival.
The staircase is narrow, only wide enough for a single person to pass at a time. Each step creaks loudly under your feet as you ascend, and the air gets thicker and hotter with each step. A single door is at the top of the staircase. “Freaks always welcome,” the sign hung on the door promises.
The Class of 2014’s four years at the College were characterized by administrative turnover, campus renovations, student activism and rising concerns surrounding the role of Greek life, with these issues particularly prevalent during the 2013-14 academic year.
Before Commencement address, The Dartmouth talks to Shonda Rhimes '91 about her memories of College life.
His first four terms have been characterized by new initiatives, student activism and administrative turnover.
Four seniors reflect on their journeys
Johnson’s time at Dartmouth was one of frequent transition, with three new presidents arriving at the College. Each time her upstairs neighbor in Parkhurst changed, administrative priorities also shifted.
Five graduating seniors — Serena Liu ’14, Jonathan Pedde ’14, Ethan Portnoy ’14, Natalie Salmanowitz ’14 and Ezra Toback ’14 — have been named valedictorians this year. Each has achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA at the College.
From Hanover to Paris to Moosilauke, I’ve learned to be with myself.
The Dartmouth sat down with five graduating seniors who recounted their last four years in the green and white and discussed future plans.
Your freshman year, Charlie Sheen was going on a “winning” streak, “Tik Tok” was playing on repeat across campus, the iPad had just debuted and the word YOLO hadn’t yet been coined.
Breaking last year’s record, the 2014 senior class gift campaign raised $34,171.81, Dartmouth College Fund class managing director Jeff Hafner ’02 said. While official donation and participation numbers will be finalized after press time, 59 percent of the Class of 2014 donated to the gift as of Wednesday, surpassing the Class of 2013’s gift total by over $9,000 despite lower participation.
Seven national titles. Sixteen Ivy League titles. A 12-time All-American. The most decorated student-athlete in Ivy League history. D’Agostino broke barriers not only for Dartmouth, setting new records for every distance event from the 1,000- to the 10,000-meter run, but for runners everywhere. She redefined expectations for Ivy League athletes, becoming the first to win an NCAA Division I cross country championship and the first female Ivy Leaguer to appear on the Bowerman watch list, advancing to be recognized as a semifinalist for one of the most prestigious awards in collegiate track and field.
A beer garden on Gold Coast lawn, faculty lectures in the Black Visual Arts Center and trips to the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and Worthy Burger marked new programming for this spring’s senior week.
At the cusp of graduation, planning to marry
Six honorary degrees will recognize experts in fields ranging from astrophysics to creative writing at this year’s Commencement ceremony.
Fifty years ago, I felt the support of family and alumni as I received my diploma. Now it’s your turn.