Editor's Note: This guide to terminology at Dartmouth is written for humorous purposes and is meant to be taken tongue-in-cheek.
When members of the Class of 2003 return to Hanover after their freshman Dartmouth Outing Club trips, one of the first things they will want is a home-cooked meal. Instead, they will have to settle for Dartmouth Dining Services. DDS is actually really good " for college food. The numerous different dining halls -- there are a total of 11 establishments on campus -- make for a great selection, and either the health-nut or the junk-food junkie can find culinary happiness. Food Court, with the most seating and the longest hours (its open from 11 a.m.
When members of the Class of 2002 return to Hanover after their freshman Dartmouth Outing Club trips, one of the first things they will want is a home-cooked meal. Instead, they will have to settle for Dartmouth Dining Services. DDS is actually really good -- for college food. The five different dining halls on campus make for a great selection, and either the health-nut or the junk-food junkie can find culinary happiness. Food Court, with the most seating and the longest hours, is the most popular of all dining halls and ideal for a late-night snack. Daily dinner specials, such as chicken, turkey or even prime rib, satisfy the meat-lover's appetite. There is also a grill that serves cheeseburgers, steak sandwiches and other hot items. A pizza station, dessert counter and frozen yogurt stand appeal to those who want to splurge, while a salad bar and sandwich counter satisfy the healthier sort.
Editor's Note: Although people do use these words, this article is somewhat tongue in cheek, so take it as such. anal (adj.): High-strung, uptight, usually of the pre-med sort.
anal (adj.): High- strung, uptight, usually of the pre-med sort. beast (noun): The free flowing substance found in most fraternity and sorority basements and dorm parties.
The medical profession has its own jargon; the legal world has its particular vernacular; sports have their own vocabularies.