Dartmouth from a Different Orientation
We latch onto the omnipresent, facetimey antics of the flamboyant men in Collis after 12s. We reference the giant pride flag hanging above the cider-soaked basement in Sigma Delt.
We latch onto the omnipresent, facetimey antics of the flamboyant men in Collis after 12s. We reference the giant pride flag hanging above the cider-soaked basement in Sigma Delt.
Drug culture dominates Dartmouth. Are you shocked by that statement? If we look beyond the stigma surrounding the discussion of drugs, it is clear that Dartmouth students operate in an environment governed by a dangerous drug: alcohol.
@MoranoGelato worries about its future prospects after examining the snowy weather for the past few days.
A stately brick building with white shutters and a copper cupola perched on the roof, Cutter-Shabazz blends in with Dartmouth's typical Georgian architecture, save for the unusual script above the front door: "El Hajj Malik El Shabazz," the Muslim name adopted by Malcolm X. Home to the Shabazz Center for Intellectual Inquiry, part of the College's affinity housing program, Cutter houses the office for the Afro-American Society and a space for campus events.
The Spanish question "No quieres sentir?" directly translates to "Don't you want to feel?" For someone who doesn't know Spanish, this question might have carried an unintentionally insinuative undertone.
International students comprise about 8 percent of our student body. I attended an international high school, but as an American, I'm still part of the 92 percent.
'15 Girl 1: You know, I just don't understand some people's fashion sense at Dartmouth. '15 Girl 2: I know!
This is the story of a dog. His name was Zack. I was five when we got him. We had just gotten out of a showing of Pocahontas at the movie theater in the mall.
They look a bit older and seem more composed. They think more maturely than most of their peers. And they all claim to have an extraordinary level of discipline.
Homecoming weekend is all about two things not getting burned and going to sports games. Whether you are a '15 and the bonfire leaves you both mentally and physically exhausted, or an upperclassmen looking forward to telling the freshmen how bad their class is, everyone is getting excited about next weekend's sporting events.
Like the dancing flames of the Homecoming bonfire that morph and grow throughout the night, the weekend itself has transformed from its origins in the 19th century.
You are marching on a brisk Friday night, decked out in your green class jersey and adorned with cheap green flair provided by your undergraduate advisor.
When the Homecoming bonfire blazes to life on Friday evening, it will illuminate more than the faces of eager freshmen, jeering upperclassmen and nostalgic alumni.
When the Dartmouth community gathers to enjoy Homecoming weekend, Safety and Security and Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services will work with the Hanover Police, the Hanover Fire Department and Green Mountain Security to ensure the safety of students and visitors, according to Director of Safety and Security and College Proctor Harry Kinne. Homecoming weekend brings more people to campus, so increased police presence is to be expected, Kinne said. Last year's Homecoming was "an average year," with around 10 arrests, most of which were alcohol-related, he said. Additionally, two students were arrested last year for attempting to touch the bonfire, while a third received a warning. Safety and Security will have five officers on patrol, with additional officers on foot, Kinne said.
Bonfire bliss may take center stage during Homecoming, but the arrival of the first big weekend of the year provides plenty of side-show activities across campus, according to Collis Programming Coordinator Danielle Lajoie, The College will host events in addition to Friday night's bonfire lighting in order to involve students, especially members of the Class of 2015, in weekend traditions, Lajoie said, Preparation for the bonfire run begins on Thursday and Friday, when freshmen volunteers will come together to assist in the construction, according to Lajoie.
While Homecoming promises flair-filled fraternity basements and heart-stopping athletic intensity, many members of the Class of 2015 are most eagerly anticipating Friday night's bonfire, a central part of Homecoming weekend and one of the College's most hallowed traditions. "I'm extremely excited," Scott Gladstone '15 said.
One of the central facts of being a senior at Dartmouth is that your four years have taught you to take incredibly bizarre Dartmouth phenomena as normal.
While Dartmouth students may struggle to explain the flair-filled revelry of Homecoming weekend to their friends at other schools, colleges and universities across the country also celebrate the fall season with various traditions and celebrations. Both Pennsylvania State University and Howard University have elaborate Homecoming celebrations boasting an entire two weeks of festivities each, according to Penn State Homecoming Public Relations Director Marta Jonca and the Howard University website.
Each year Homecoming weekend welcomes the new freshmen class to Dartmouth. This year, the Class of 2015 will be joined by another new addition to the College Dean of the College Charlotte Johnson.
With the most anticipated weekend of the fall upong, and freshman and upperclassmen alike growing more anxious about how they can make the most of Homecoming, it is important to remember two simple truths: The music you hear will undoubtedly make the difference between a good night and a great night.