You're not in high school anymore
How Dartmouth Homecoming compares to its high school counterparts
How Dartmouth Homecoming compares to its high school counterparts
In addition to traditions such as the bonfire ceremony and rushing the field during the football game, many students are looking forward to Greek-sponsored events over Homecoming weekend.
With the implementation of a new academic calendar that started the school year earlier than ever before, there is a six-week gap between Homecoming weekend and the start of classes this year.
Tracy Wang / The Dartmouth Staff Despite concern among students, the new alcohol policies will not disrupt Homecoming weekend activities, according to representatives from Greek letter organizations. Though the College's updated alcohol policy increases the administration's scope in monitoring campus parties, fraternity members said that the new protocol has not frustrated their plans for Homecoming weekend. The administration, led by Dean of the College Charlotte Johnson, initiated a review of the alcohol policies in the spring.
Tracy Wang / The Dartmouth Staff Tracy Wang / The Dartmouth Staff Despite uncertainty about what specific activities and events to expect over Homecoming weekend, members of the Class of 2016 said they are excited for this year's Homecoming celebration. Many students expressed interest in the bonfire's construction and the prospect of running 116 laps around the fire, as Dartmouth tradition dictates. "I don't think people really have an idea of what the bonfire is, so I'm excited for everyone to know what's coming and know what they'll be doing and get in on the tradition," bonfire committee co-chair Amanda Winch '16 said. Sarah Young '16 expressed concern about completing the entirety of the 116 laps, while Tim Gorman '16 and Abby Markowitz '16 both members of the varsity cross country team said they are looking forward to it.
Maggie Rowland / The Dartmouth Senior Staff Due to increased activity during Homecoming weekend, Safety and Security will dispatch additional patrol officers and work with Green Mountain Security, the Hanover Police Department and Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services to ensure the safety of everyone on campus, according to Director of Safety and Security and College Proctor Harry Kinne.
Ah, it's Friday of Homecoming weekend a day that is mostly centered on all you freshmen out there.
Courtesy of Rauner Library Homecoming weekend is expected to draw 3,000 to 4,000 alumni and other friends of the College to campus this year, according to Office of Alumni Relations Communications Director Diana Lawrence.
Earlier this week, I extemporaneously ran a half-marathon. I had signed up for the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth "ripcord" 5K as any non-athletic regular person who usually spends her time studying, going to Zumba and not running more than six or seven miles ever in her life might do.
Note to readers (May 23, 2014): When The Dartmouth found thatJake Bayer '16 had fabricated a quotation, wedecided to remove his articles from our website. For a full statement, clickhere.
'13 Girl: Who even buys Nilla Wafers? What a stupid food. Who is supporting their business? '13 Girl: I once thought I could see the curvature of the Earth, but it turns out I was just really, really high. '14 Girl: I am a perpetual show of shit. '13 Girl: Her voice makes me want to pet puppies, make balloon animals, ride a pony, go on rainbow slides and wear light-up sandals. '13 Girl: My parents definitely wouldn't make me get a job if I went to rehab. '13 Girl: In high school, I joined the track team my senior spring to get in shape for prom.
The deranged individuals at CNN Money that rated Hanover as the sixth best place to live in America were obviously off of their collective rockers have you seen how unsafe this town is?
Whether you're at the library, in a frat basement or arguing on the phone with EBAs about whether or not meatball pizzas are actually a thing, you'll see students out and about at essentially any point in the night.
My name is Yesuto Shaw. I'm a '15. And I was hazed. As the rush period has come to an end, the long initiation process known as pledge term has begun, and certain practices have inevitably begun along with it.
For many Dartmouth students, the word "all-nighter" immediately ups their adrenaline and increases their heart rate, bringing back strung-out, caffeinated memories.
Karen Wen / The Dartmouth When I decided to go to Dartmouth, I liked to tell people that I would be immune to the Freshman 15 because I would have to hike 10 miles to the nearest Taco Bell if I wanted a "fourth meal." At the time, I was young, I was naive and I was yet to fall in love with the cheese quesadillas at Late Night Collis. Although we may be in the middle of nowhere, there is no shortage of places to appease your inner glutton after the sun goes down.
The Class of 1902 Room, one of just two areas in Baker-Berry Library that is open 24 hours a day, is one of the most polarizing rooms on campus.
The recent increased corporate presence on Main Street Hanover inspired me to explore some of the town's oft-forgotten small businesses before they get replaced by a Pottery Barn or even worse a second Starbucks.
Every Saturday, I work from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Berry Information Desk. When I signed up for this shift, I thought it would help me actually get work done and thwart my Saturday night propensity to rage.