Friday, November 20, 2009

Editors' Note

By Amita Kulkarni and Jennifer Argote, The Dartmouth Senior Staff

While neither of us would call ourselves especially political — except for Amita, who is constantly “politically correct” — we decided that an issue about conservatism at Dartmouth would be an inte resting way to end our tenure as editors of The Dartmouth Mirror. While Jen initially considered Dartmouth to be insanely liberal compared to what she was used to down South, Amita’s “liberal” label for Dartmouth was based on the number of streakers she witnessed during Orientation. More »

Ask Miss Muffin Top

By Miss Muffin Top

Dear Miss Muffin Top, I’m so excited to get away this winter and escape the Hanover cold, but I’m really into the guy I’ve been seeing. What’s the off-term protocol? Is there a way to keep this possibility alive? More »

Different Strokes for Different Folks

By will stroker

As much as we would like to deny it, another Hanover winter is well on its way. Luckily for students unfortunate enough to have to stay in New Hampshire for the next three months, a plethora of new winter products will certainly make life — and more specifically, sex life — a little more bearable this winter season. More »

The Gospel According to Matthew

By Matthew Ritger

This is a swirling, cloak and dagger tale; a story of secret societies, campus celebrities and media tycoons. This is nothing less than the death of conservatism at Dartmouth, and the birth of the Lone Pine Revolution. More »

Reboot and Rally

By Luofei Deng

At the beginning of this term, I convinced myself that I was going to eat healthier and exercise more. To help me with the latter, I was sent the new Nike+ Sportband to review. More »

Conservatism in the Classroom

By Caroline Francis

It’s pretty hard to deny that Dartmouth has a stereotype of being the “conservative” member of the Ivy League — the Fox News to Brown’s MSNBC, some have said. More »

Conservative Climate?

By Emily Fletcher

Coming from a city where it’s actually illegal not to recycle and where being a tree-hugger is considered a compliment, when I arrived at the College, I was ready to ride my symbolic donkey across the country and stand up against the moneyed men of Dartmouth in the name of liberalism. More »

Conservatism at Dartmouth Then and Now

By Elise Quinones

Stereotypes, regardless of their validity, have to start somewhere. Some say that Dartmouth’s conservative label can be attributed to the College’s staunch adherence to tradition. Others attribute it to The Dartmouth Review’s national audience, while still others would say that Dartmouth really just isn’t conservative at all. More »

Spotlight: Josh Riddle '12 and David Rufful '12

By Bridgette Taylor

Josh Riddle ’12 and David Rufful ’12 also known as “The Young Cons” never considered rap careers until their conservative rap songs, originally featured on YouTube, launched a series of national press coverage and television appearances, including “Fox and Friends” and “Huckabee.” Now they may be changing their tune. More »

Overheards

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’10 Guy: That girl has a longgg track record with guys.’10 Guy: Yeah, it’s like Rainbow Road in Mario Kart, but longer. ’12 Girl1: I’m not really sure I’m gonna go out tonight.’12 Girl 2: Really? I’ll stay in with you!’12 Girl 1: No! You have to go out. You already dressed up slutty and everything! More »