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In Case You Were Wondering

By Katie Sinclair | April 10, 2014

In case you were wondering, the traditional American breakfast of “bacon and eggs” was a marketing ploy invented by Edward Bernays (nephew of Sigmund Freud) in the 1920s, aimed to increase the market share of Beech-Nut bacon.

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Overheards

April 10, 2014

'16 Girl: Who can skip a workout when sophomore summer summer is 73 days away?! '16 Girl: Is that a condom?

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Trending @ Dartmouth

By Emma Moley and Jasmine Sachar | April 10, 2014

COLLIS PORCH FACETIME "GAME OF THRONES":Scope out as many Sunday night viewing parties as possible. $100 MILLION:There’s a new Big Green in town, and it’s a huge anonymous check. MADELEINE MADNESS:The former Secretary of State charmed hundreds with policy talk and witty anecdotes. STUDENT ELECTIONS:The facetimey are running for office. MUDDY SPORTS ON THE GREEN DIVIDED DIMENSIONS: Start wooing '18s.

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Behind the Register With Kathy McTaggart

By Sara Kassir | April 3, 2014

Last week, when I introduced myself to Collis employee Kathy McTaggart and asked her if she would be willing to tell me a little about herself, she blushed. She wasn’t sure if she was the right person to do an interview. Luckily for me, another Collis employee overheard our conversation, caught her eye and encouraged her to give me a chance to formally introduce her to campus.

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Where Are All the Dive Bars?

By Jake Bayer | April 3, 2014

A note to readers (May 23, 2014): When The Dartmouth found that Jake Bayer '16 had fabricated a quotation, we decided to remove his articles from our website. For a full statement, clickhere.

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8 Hours in West Lebanon and Lebanon

Everyone knows Vermont’s Woodstock, Stowe and Norwich as the more famous “classic New England” towns near Hanover, but a bunch of hidden gems can be found in our lovely neighbors to the South: “the Lebs” — Lebanon and West Lebanon. Next time you find yourself with a Saturday to kill, why not explore all that both places have to offer?

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In Case You Were Wondering

By Katie Sinclair | April 3, 2014

In case you were wondering, Isaac Newton’s Principia, which set the groundwork for Newtonian physics, almost didn’t see publication, since the Royal Society’s finances were depleted after publishing “De Historia Piscium” or “The History of Fish.” Despite being a charming collection of engravings, the text sold poorly.

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What Have We Done?

By Seanie Civale and Amanda Smith | April 3, 2014

Senior spring is hilariously weird. We’ve tried to understand it and the way it makes us feel, which means that we have spent much of the past week sitting on our bed (Amanda) and futon (Seanie), thinking.

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Overheards

April 3, 2014

'15 Girl:​I want to Friendsy search just by '17s. They are the way of the future. '16 Guy: The '14s are no longer in power — nothing they say matters anymore. '14 Girl: I was icing my ankle with a bottle of vodka when I realized I should probably reevaluate my life. CS Prof: Anyone have Python open?

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Editors' Note

By Emma Moley and Jasmine Sachar | April 3, 2014

Home is a fluid concept for college students. There’s the home you grew up in — the family, the friends, the middle school teachers you make small talk with in the grocery store.

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Trending @ Dartmouth

By Emma Moley and Jasmine Sachar | April 3, 2014

ADMITS:Potential '18s will soon swarm campus. OCCUPY PARKHURST TRI-KAPFLUENZA:An epidemic hit frat row this week, as dozens came down with a highly contagious stomach bug after a joint tails event this weekend.

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Is Dartmouth on the Decline?

Recent controversies surrounding Greek life, sexual assault, administration upheavals and most recently, declines in application numbers have spurred some to speculate that Dartmouth is, to put it lightly, at a crossroads — perhaps even a slump. Upon hearing about the 14 percent drop in regular decision applicants this January, many students voiced concerns that the value of their degree will drop. However, the College has been no stranger to controversy in past decades, many of which touched upon issues still relevant today. This raises the question: is Dartmouth’s current predicament indeed unprecedented? And if not, how has the College recovered from similar controversies?

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Coming to the College: Perceptions vs. Reality

By Victoria Nelsen | March 27, 2014

Last night, thousands of students across the globe awaited the fateful hour of Ivy decision releases, the hour that would seal students’ destinies for the next four years. Though many students went to sleep ecstatic for the years ahead, the larger majority could only consider what might have been.

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Students Burdened By Check-In Holds

By Kalie Marsicano | March 27, 2014

The email came last Friday afternoon with a clear message and simple instructions. “All students in residence are required to officially check-in online,” it read, providing a one-click path to Banner Student. After the first deadline on Wednesday, students could still check in with a $50 late fee tacked on. Until checking in, students cannot receive credit for classes and may even face administrative withdrawal.

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You've Been Punk'd

By Michelle Li | March 27, 2014

If you were a prospie yawning your way through yet another college tour, wouldn’t you choose the school where a horde of frenzied students, followed by a marching band and a walking keg, suddenly started running around screaming, “It’s drinkin’ time!”?

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What Have We Done?

By Seanie Civale and Amanda Smith | March 27, 2014

Driving for long distances can be scary, hilarious and cathartic. I sometimes tend to think that things inevitably erupt in chaos — that the world is a big and terrifying pot we float around in and hope doesn’t bubble over on our side. But road trips prove that things can go wrong and still end up so right.

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