GREEN KEY PER After experiencing the weekend last year, Chase Mertz ’15 agreed with the enthusiastic freshmen.
The Widespread Impact of Dartmouth’s Favorite > STUDENTS Weekend By SARA KASSIR CONTRIBUTING REPORTER: LINDSAY KEARE
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Last fall, The Dartmouth interviewed freshmen on what they knew about Green Key. While none of them had experienced the festivities, a few of them articulated the weekend’s purpose fairly well, calling it “another excuse to have a big weekend!” Students often change their minds about many aspects of Dartmouth throughout their timehere, but whether you are a freshman, senior or alumnus, it’s unlikely that your perspective on Green Key will evolve.
“Compared to our other big weekends, Green Key is the one with the least meanin
weekend to relax and weathe long for.”
With several Green Key weekends under his belt by his senior spring, Michael Sanchez ’13 echoed the idea that the weekend’s primary goal is to have a good time. Like many students, he always enjoys the block party held by Phi Delta Alpha fraternity, and looks forward to new events such as Programming Board’s concert on the Gold Coast lawn.
Like her classmates, Sophie Choi ’14 is anticipating the weekend for its ample opportunities to be outside without feeling guilty for slacking on work.
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