Longing for the Victrola

In 1935 the College conducted a comprehensive survey of the student body. Of the 2,400 students on campus, 2,000 responded. Here are some of the findings.

32 PERCENT went to the NUGGET THEATER at least twicea week.

68 PERCENT agreed that,all things considered,social occasions aremade morecongenial by DRINKING.

96 PERCENT were glad they had COME TO DARTMOUTH.

19 PERCENT were recipients of FINANCIAL AID from the College.

71 PERCENT said three HOUSE PARTIES a year wassatisfactory.

85 PERCENT of freshmen hopedto join a FRATERNITY.

1401 PERCENT of freshmen wantedto ditch their ROOMMATES for sophomore year.

36 PERCENT of freshmen were notsatisfied with their DORM ROOMS.

88 PERCENT described the DINING conditions on campusas "unsatisfactory."

49 PERCENT listed a lack of DESIRABLE WOMEN as the most serious gapin Hanoversocial life.

52 PERCENT said a FRATERNITY stim ulatesintellectual activity

56 PERCENT described HAZING connected withfraternity initiationas desirable.

PERCENT listed billiards as themost attractive RECREATIONAL activity at fraternities,ahead of listeningto the Victrola (40%)and beer parties (34%).

8 PERCENT had their own CAR ON CAMPUS.

Brothers of Delta Tau Delta,circa 1935.