The Ultimate Guide to Novack Sandwiches

By Carolyn Silverstein | 10/20/17 2:06pm

It’s that time of the term again: midterm season. Whether you have three in a row or just one open-note quiz (if this is you, by the way, please let us know what fantastic classes you have this term!), no study session is complete without a dinner at Novack. But is this as big of a tragedy as many Dartmouth students make it out to be? I’ve made a definitive guide to the best and worst Novack sandwiches — so you don’t have to.

How will I review these, you ask? Three categories:

YUMS

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HEALTH

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TIMES 

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And now, without further ado: the sandwiches of Novack!


Chicken Salad

YUMS: 6 of 10

HEALTH: 8 of 10

TIMES: When you are a chicken crossing the road to get to Third-Floor Berry.


Tuna Salad

YUMS: 7 of 10

HEALTH: 9 of 10

TIMES: After the workout you definitely did.


Egg Salad

YUMS: 5 of 10

HEALTH: 6 of 10

TIMES: While b-egg-ing your professor to cancel that assignment.


Ham & Swiss

YUMS: 8 of 10

HEALTH: 6 of 10

TIMES: Before a French midterm.

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Turkey

YUMS: 9 of 10

HEALTH: 8 of 10

TIMES: When you’re in a fowl mood.


Turkey & Cheese

YUMS: 10 of 10

HEALTH: 6 of 10

TIMES: Anytime. Cheese makes everything better.


Roast Beef (& Cheese)

YUMS: 7 of 10

HEALTH: 6 of 10

TIMES: Without cheese, if you’re in serious need of some fuel. With cheese, always.

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Vegan Veggie & Hummus

YUMS: 4 of 10

HEALTH: 9 of 10

TIMES: When its #legday.


Vegan Peanut Butter & Jelly

YUMS: 8 of 10
HEALTH: 8 of 10

TIMES: When you really just need some comfort food but don’t want to admit it.


Peanut Butter & Jelly

YUMS: 10 of 10

HEALTH: 5 of 10

TIMES: Trips!

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All in all, you have some pretty non-grim options at Novack. Happy studying! And if all else fails — grab a muffin.

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Carolyn Silverstein

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