Editors’ Note

By Emily Goodell And Erin Jaeger, The Dartmouth Staff

Published on Friday, May 15, 2009

Of all the big weekends, Green Key seems to have the least purpose. There's no snow sculpture to collapse or bonfire to touch -- just sun, dancing and Keystone Light. But if you're one of those driven Ivy-Leaguers who needs an actual reason to take five straight days off from homework, we came up with several ways you can add meaning to your weekend this year.

Go to the Green Key Ball, back for the first time in more than 40 years, if you want an excuse to dress up and finally break out those shoes you're afraid to get frat-ified. Or, if you're looking for something a little more legendary, try to contract swine flu at Theta Delt's annual Pig Roast and brag to your grandchildren about how you survived the almost-pandemic of 2009.

As you'll see in this special issue, Green Key traditions have a rich history of ending because of student riots. So, if you're feeling particularly mischievous (or are just really upset that we didn't get Girl Talk this year), you know what to do.

Time-honored traditions or not, it's safe to say that nobody celebrates spring quite like we do. So have fun, rage responsibly and remember to recycle those cups and cans. Finally, sit back and enjoy the sun. The Green is green again -- what other reason do you need to celebrate?