Editors’ Note
By Amita Kulkarni And Jennifer Argote, The Dartmouth Senior Staff
Published on Friday, November 6, 2009
The Mirror: Diagnosing Dartmouth
Well aware that The Mirror is the most well-read section of The Dartmouth, our motto is “anything you can do, we can do better.” With the never-ending news section coverage of H1N1 prevalence on campus and other “cutting edge” health breakthroughs in the news section, we knew it was time for The Mirror to take a “stab” at the topic of health at Dartmouth. (Trust us, you’ll never find such humor in the News section).
When it comes to staying healthy on campus, Jen chooses to self-medicate, primarily with DayQuil and cough drops, while I’ve just given up the hope that I’ll ever live cough-free. In this week’s issue, our staff takes a look at Dartmouth’s Health Services and what it is doing to meet the health needs of the student body. We also sat down with students whose health concerns are far greater than a stubborn cough and require regular care. Whether you’re like Jen and have never been to Dick’s House or you’re its most frequent patient, we hope this week’s issue can help you through any future health woes before you overdose on over-the-counter meds (and call your mom) as Kate recounts in her article.