The Dartmouth Dictionary

“Parkhurst (verb) (to get Parkhursted): An interesting leave term option available at Dartmouth named for Parkhurst Hall, the building which houses dozens of domineering Dartmouth deans. To have the administration tell–not ask–you to take a bit of a vacation. Not advised.”

The Dartmouth, Sept. 16, 2002

Notable Quotes
  • Joseph Asch ‘79

    "Dartmouth Safety and Security often turns students over to the Hanover Police. Additionally, Safety and Security does not transport incapacitated students to DHMC [Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center] in its own vehicles, so when Dick's House determines that a student is incapacitated, the College calls for the Town of Hanover ambulance ­­-- an action that almost always elicits an arrest by the Hanover Police Department.

    "Once in the hands of the Hanover Police, a student confronts a choice between a court hearing that usually leads to a fine of between $250 and $300, an Internet-retrievable court record and a possible 30-day loss of driving privileges when the court automatically reports excessive consumption to the DMV or participation in the town's day-long 'diversion' program at a cost to the student of $400."

    The Dartmouth, Feb. 16, 2007

  • Salmon Rushdie

    "What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist."

  • The Dartmouth Editorial Board

    "Students often are unsure of Wright's views, disregarding the consistently eloquent, yet homogenous talking points, which fail to spark debate and create an atmosphere of complacency.