![]() ![]() The pit in the basement was originally designed as a swimming pool but for safety reasons was soon converted to a racquetball court. For members of Heorot interested in reading this article, an audio copy will soon be made available. ![]() Their termly “Hi-lighter” party and the presence of sports teams attract masses of freshmen. Heorots can always be identified by their incoherent grunts during intro level classes. Known for a healthy pong scene, large basement, and the Great Hall, Heorot boasts plenty of space for debauchery including the annual Masters tournament final match. Heorot is a conglomeration of Hockey, Baseball, Rowing, Track, and Soccer players. Trademarks of Chi Gam include a hot tub and an interest in the arts. The house is also known for its annual Gammapalooza concert during Green Key and has a reliable dance party scene, when the Hanover Fire Department doesn’t get in the way. If you’re not seeking to join one of the more eclectic brotherhoods on campus, you may know them as the house with outrageously expensive parking spots. Rumor has it BG has replaced their insulation with remnants of a solid night’s inhalation.įormerly a fruit-filled alternative to Psi U, Chi Gam has recently fully embraced their motto “Come as you are.” There is no definitive Chi Gam man, and they like it that way. Don’t be fooled by their chill vibes, as the brothers of BG are known for their ironic approach to Greek life: one of their signature house chants is simply “F–k BG.” They’re known for their live bands and their signature drink, Cutter. BG has a reputation for dabbling in harder substances, perhaps contributing to their generally apathetic (in a good way) reputation. These staunch defenders of “The Dartmouth X” can be heard saying, “bro, I swear she was 18.” You will likely find Betas congregated around a makeshift fire pit like cavemen in awe of their fire-making ability, or in their winter igloo, the Beta Alpha Omigloo.Ĭhemically sedated and laid-back, Bones Gate enjoys a good bake, which probably accounts for their at-times tempestuous relationship with the Administration. Their yard serves as a great place for grilling and spikeball on days warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. ![]() They are now known for flipping tables in order to enjoy a good dance party, especially if freshman women are involved. ![]() The fraternity has occupied two houses on Webster Avenue in the recent past and currently resides in the Channing Cox apartment facilities.įormerly known for its soft, polite, and kind brothers, Beta has since succeeded in the social ascent still eluding Alpha Chi. Notable alumni include all-star NFL running back Reggie Williams and the MLB’s head of Baseball Operations Jimmie Lee Solomon. The brothers of Alpha Chi can be identified on campus by their red baseball caps sporting their fraternity letters or by their complaints about the injustices of being a white man excluded from the Trips directorate.Īlpha Phi Alpha was founded as the first historically black fraternity at Dartmouth College in 1972. The physical house appears to be a more appropriate place for livestock than frat bros however, their backyard boasts a beach volleyball court rather than a pasture. The name refers to the giant wooden pole erected behind the house for daring students to climb and the entire pig they roast and serve to partygoers. They are also known for their annual day party “Pig Stick” in the spring. This current version was originally published under the title, “The Greeks Shall Inherit the Earth,” in The Review‘s Octoprint issue.)ĭespite their high GPAs and “impressive” participation in many face-timey organizations, Alpha Chis are truly identifiable by their concerningly obvious desperation to be A-side. (Please note: This piece is periodically updated. Every description should be taken with a grain of salt, and readers are encouraged to form their own opinions of different houses. We at The Review offer these Greek house profiles as a general guide to those unversed in the ways of the mainstream Dartmouth social scene. ![]()
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