Articles by Erik Jones

SAE Renames as Scarlett Hall

For decades, the big Georgian house that frames Baker Library and College Street had borne the letters Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Following whirlwind years of bad…


In Memoriam: John McCain

On Saturday, August 25th, Senator John McCain of Arizona passed away at the age of 81 after a year-long struggle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form…



A Closer Look at the Homecoming Bonfire

For generations, the Homecoming Bonfire has been a staple of the Dartmouth experience. The blaze towering over the Green is a familiar sight to members…


Endangered Traditions: Touching the Fire

The College on the Hill boasts many illustrious storied, and sordid traditions. The “Old Traditions” of Dartmouth have been a common thread between generations of…


Summer Classes at Dartmouth

Sophomore summer is crucial part of every Dartmouth student’s experience. It has become a fundamental part of Dartmouth’s culture, and people all across the country…


In Defense of “The Call to Lead”

On April 27th, 2018, President Phil Hanlon of Dartmouth College announced “The Call to Lead: A Campaign for Dartmouth,” a capital campaign seeking $3 billion…


Emily Esfahani-Smith Returns to Campus

Author Emily Esfahani-Smith ‘09 spoke to a collection of Dartmouth students, faculty, and community members last Friday to promote her new book, The Power of…


Review Reviews: Veritas Forum

On Monday April 30th, the annual Veritas Forum took place in the Rockefeller Center here at the College. This year’s event, “The Price of Free…


Patriarchy: the Shattuck Observatory

Bellow the tree line of College Park sits one of The College’s most historic of buildings, the Shattuck Observatory, which has been a fixture in…