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December 26, 2025 | Latest Issue
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Tell me what you want

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When I arrived at Dartmouth with my teddy bear in my arms (it's a coping mechanism, I was nervous), I had one goal: to make friends.






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Advice for branching out 11X style

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Early June came, and everyone crammed for exams that they suddenly realized were cumulative and simultaneously stuffed flimsy cardboard boxes teeming with things that should never be packed together in a frenzied scramble.


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Reality check: When does fun end?

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Sophomore Summer, in many ways, is the apex of our time at Dartmouth. If your college years are supposed to be the four most fun years of your life, sophomore Summer is supposed to be the crown jewel of the experience.



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What is fun?

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What is fun? A question rarely on our minds, but a business we pursue constantly. Its definition is hard to pin down because it is essentially subjective.


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Overheards

'13 Boy: This morning i woke up because it felt like something was crawling over me and i looked up and there was a squirrel on my bed. '12 girl: Oh yeah he's hot ... I know him through Facebook. '13 Girl: He's also a PC person, which is kind of a turn-off. '13 Boy 1 to '13 Boy 2 : You gotta lend me some of your Astro quiz skills ... you just keep nailing these quizzes!



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DDS Detective

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I'm from Texas. That would not be immediately obvious if you didn't see the Texas necklace hanging around my neck and the obnoxious (yet obligatory) Texas flag I have plastered to the wall of my room.


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The 11 Xtracurricular Menu

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Appetizers Dog Days of SummerFlorence was wrong, The Dog Days have just begun and what better way to start your summer than with a light serving of canine comedy? Summer Casual ThursdayThis starter continues to be as casual as the main course, just add wayfarers! Entrees SummerphonicsA zesty blend of various singing groups and first timers alike, this group's harmonious blend is sure to provide a great sense of aural pleasure in the conspicuous absence of the College's many year-round a cappella groups. Camp VandanaA trip to Southeast Asia, these spices will truly ignite the palette.



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A recipe for M@sters success

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One of the largest concerns of sophomore summer aside from making it to that 9L that you unwittingly signed up for is finding the perfect combination of ingredients to ensure that you revel in m@sters glory.


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A recipe for Off-Campus Living

Sophomore Summer, when heating bills are low and barbecues become an everyday occurrence, is arguably the best time to venture out of the dorm to an off-campus house or apartment with friends.





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Overheards

'13 Guy to '13 Kappa: If you're a kappa, is it mandatory that you wear a kappa shirt while doing cardio? '13 Girl: I think i'm going to ask the phi delt dog to semi. '13 Guy: He is a great wingman.