Knight wants ethics in curriculum
Kate Knight '01 has one problem with the College: "There is so much to do here that I can't do -- it's frustrating!"
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Kate Knight '01 has one problem with the College: "There is so much to do here that I can't do -- it's frustrating!"
From professional comedians to bone-chilling plunges, the next few days of Winter Carnival offer something for everyone.
Dartmouth's Winter Carnival, although one of the most famous college winter carnivals, is not the only collegiate winter celebration in the northeast.
Though Winter Carnival is still one of the most celebrated weekends on campus, it now exists only as a pale version of its former self.
Freshman trips aren't just for freshmen anymore.
Dartmouth students begin their careers in a most unusual way -- wielding large frame packs on their backs.
Student Assembly President Frode Eilertsen '99 ran into the Collis Student Center after an evening workout to chat about the Assembly and his personal beliefs.
Every time that I have a break and get to see high school friends, I begin questioning whether Dartmouth is all that it is cracked up to be. At the Big Green, students tend to develop an air of superiority quickly. I was first exposed to this attitude by a buddy of mine whose sister and brother went to Dartmouth. He complained about the holier-than-thou attitude that came with being trapped in the Upper Valley with 4,000 ex-valedictorians. However, he also wanted to be one of them.
A Dartmouth student or graduate has competed in every Winter Olympics since their inception in 1924. Dartmouth graduates include the likes of professional athletes like Cincinnati Bengals football standout Reggie Williams '76 and current Pittsburgh Pirates baseball slugger Mark Johnson '90.
Alpha Chi Alpha (Friday)
Nearly every culture has a festival celebrating the spring harvest, and the thaw which follows Hanover's long winter has historically left Dartmouth students with a searing spring fever.
A three-term forced vacation isn't exactly what most prospective Dartmouth students envision when they first arrive in Hanover.
Although college guides may revere Winter Carnival as the quintessential Dartmouth celebration, many find the tradition does not live up to its hype.
The administration may not enjoy Carnival in the same manner as students, but they said the Dartmouth winter tradition plays an important role in College history and the lives of students.
The College is far from alone in its celebration of the winter season. Many New England colleges have comparable holidays.
From building the "snowy knight" sculpture on the Green to planning the many activities this weekend offers, the Winter Carnival Council members have an extensive agenda, but they do not seem to mind.
A knight in a green cape, returning victorious from battle, stands before Dartmouth Row and raises a mug in celebration.
Over its evolution, the Winter Carnival Weekend has always found students drinking, dancing, relaxing and enjoying the winter weather. But as alumni recall them, the Carnivals of the past were much more enjoyable than those of today.
Although the Winter Carnival tradition began as a weekend for outdoor activities, today it has evolved into an extra day to party.
The origins of Winter Carnival traditions are rooted in outdoor events and drama.