Too Cool to Care?
Last year, 142 members of the Class of 2011 majored in government, representing about 13 percent of all graduates, according to the Office of Institutional Research.
Last year, 142 members of the Class of 2011 majored in government, representing about 13 percent of all graduates, according to the Office of Institutional Research.
'14 Girl: Lately when I eat eggs my stomach hurts. I think I'm lactose intolerant. '13 BG: Would it be unethical to spend Winter term at Occupy Wall Street protests while living with someone who is working at Goldman? '14 Girl: Rather than rush, all of the girls should just go out and meet every single guy on campus from 6-10 p.m.
There have been plenty of opportunities to poke fun at the president over the last few years, such as incorporating drinking games into the State of the Union Address (the phrase "let me be clear" was easily responsible for the most shots taken since his inauguration). Now presidential primary season is upon us at Dartmouth, and since there are no Democratic primary challengers to poke fun at, I'm forced to focus my affection solely on the Republicans.
As some of the smartest college students in the United States (self call), we are expected to be interested and well-versed in national politics and world affairs.
Lansky-Wray 2012. The Mirror runs fo' Prezident. Inspired by the upcoming Republican debate, we promise to heal our ailing economy, eliminate our national debt and remedy our healthcare system and we'll cure cancer, for that matter.
Kids at my high school wore "Keep the White House white" shirts on Election Day. Churches rallied together at a school board meeting to support the dissolution of the Gay-Straight Alliance Club.
Go on, I dare you. Approach a Republican presidential candidate on Main Street. Disturb his or her morning coffee.
Despite Dartmouth being bombarded with #praise for its undergraduate teaching, '15s realize that Bio 11 and Math 3 are just as boring as their high school classes.
We had heard that Dartmouth is the most conservative Ivy. But we were skeptical. When you think about it, to whom exactly are we comparing ourselves?
In the midst of bitter nationwide political rivalry, uncompromising ideology and divisive debate, it is surprising and invigorating to hear that somewhere in the country a Democrat and Republican can engage in meaningful conversation and cooperation.
Yoon Ji Kim / The Dartmouth Staff "I have the opportunity to join a brotherhood bigger than myself!" Subtext: Your "brothers" are oh so happy you'll be cleaning their basement for the next year. "But I met so many strong upperclasswomen!" Subtext: That really bitchy senior from your gov seminar was forced to acknowledge you for approximately one minute before dinging you. Sorry we're not sorry: This is The Mirror, and we tell it like it is. Now that we've outraged everyone, we'd like to explain ourselves.
Around this time every year, whisperings of sorority and fraternity rush infiltrate conversations on Collis Porch, at Greek house meetings, on First Floor Berry and in sophomore dorm rooms.
Dartmouth without the Greek system it's like imagining peanut butter without jelly, Hanover winter without snow, booting without rallying.
'13 Guy in the Libs: That's the most proletariat thing I've ever heard. '15 Guy 1: I'm really white.
Seniors realize they can't spend the rest of their lives irresponsibly #bingingonKeystone and decide to attend the #CareerFair.
I recently went to this thing called "Strictly for Seniors." I thought it involved free drinks at Canoe Club, but it was actually a meeting about how to get a job.
It's rush week, which means that for the next few days, every single girl on campus will experience some form of an identity crisis.
You can debate the merits and flaws of the Greek system all you want, but one thing is undeniable: Dartmouth students really care about rush.
For many Dartmouth sophomores, rush constitutes one of the most stressful social experiences of their young lives.
You know you're taking rush too seriously when Your roommate complains that when you sleep talk, you recite the entire Greek alphabet backwards. You consult your psychic and/or tarot card reader between rounds.