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Alex Campbell

Class of 2026
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About 

Howdy, y'all! I'm Alex, a queer and trans student from Tennessee. This year I'm involved with a lot: I'm serving as the Production Manager for the Dartmouth Rude Mechanicals, acting as Social Chair for Amarna, rushing Phi Tau, giving tours on campus, exploring the offerings of the Dartmouth Outing Club, joining Farm Club, getting more involved with the O-Farm and sustainability on campus, and generally enjoying my second year here at Dartmouth!

Academic Program 

English Major & Theater Major, ENVS Minor

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Studying At Still North Books & Bar

Hometown 

Nolensville, TN

Pronouns 

he/they

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Alex's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: ENGL 15: Shakespeare

      As a theater-kid-turned-English-major who already loved Shakespeare before taking this class, highlighting this as my favorite class of the term is a no-brainer. This class is completely accessible to anyone who is has never read Shakespeare while still being an engaging class for seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast. Class time is mostly devoted to discussion of the texts, and I feel like I came out of the class with a strengthened ability to analyze the themes present in Shakespeare's works as well as a better comprehension of the nuances of language used in the plays.

    • WinterOn campus

      Favorite Class: THEA 40: Technical Production

      Before this class, my experience on the technical side of theater was severely limited. I've been acting onstage for a decade, and even though I knew that productions would be impossible without what goes on behind the scenes, actually learning how to DO what goes on behind the scenes was another experience entirely. THEA 40 is an incredibly fun and informative class, and I can confidently say I have a much more comprehensive understanding of what it takes to make a show come together. And next term, I'll have to opportunity to apply my new knowledge and skills as Production Manager for the Rude Mechanicals, Dartmouth's student-run Shakespeare company! I can't wait!

    • SpringOn campus

      Favorite Class: THEA 10.29: Textual Analysis

      In this class we read stage plays through various lenses. These lenses comprised a general overview of the different readings of a play necessary in order to get it from script to stage: reading as actors, writers, directors, designers, dramaturgs, etc. I had an amazing time I feel my foundation of theater knowledge has been enhanced by what I learned in this class! I've been able to apply this knowledge as I continue to read and write plays in my spare time.

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: FILM 50.04: Video Games and the Meaning of Life

      I took this class to fulfill one of my distributive requirements, but it ended up being my favorite class this term. I found the readings fascinating, the lectures engaging, and the group work super enjoyable (we were assigned to stream video games a couple hours per week!). Despite the large class size (100+ students) the lectures remained engaging and the professor made sure to hold weekly office hours to get to know as many of the students as possible; he even brought donuts sometimes! Overall, if this class were a video game, I’d hit replay as soon as the credits rolled.

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Feeling Crafty?

Collis is Dartmouth's Student Center (full name: Collis Center for Student Involvement), and Collis Craft Nights are the most underrated events on campus. If you are looking for chill artsy Friday nights, these are the events for you.

  1. No. 1

    Orientation: Collis Kickoff Night

    String Art of the Dartmouth "D"

    During orientation week, the Collis Center hosted a “Collis Kickoff Night,” where they had everything: karaoke, bingo, live music, trivia, food, video games, even laser tag—but my favorite part of the night was making crafts! I made a String Art of the Dartmouth D, which is still in my dorm as decor! 

  2. No. 2

    Sweater Weather

    Selfie of me and a pillow shaped like a pumpkin

    In October, the Collis Student Center hosted “Sweater Weather” on the Collis Patio, with cider, donuts, live music, and crafts! I made this pumpkin-shaped pillow, which sat on my bed for the rest of fall term.

    Also: Collis Patio is one of my favorite places to study in the fall!

  3. No. 3

    Halloween

    The week before Halloween, the Collis Student Center hosted workshops for people to make their own costumes. The Student Center provided all materials and tools, had instructional workshops for different types of costumes, and even hosted a Halloween fashion show for people to show off their costumes!

  4. No. 4

    Build a Bear

    moose plushie

    Collis After Dark hosted a Build-a-Bear night, where students could pick and stuff their own stuffed animal! I went with a few friends, and I made Harry the Moose!

  5. No. 5

    STUDIO SUDIKOFF CRAFT NIGHT

    my attempt to copy starry night

    Studio Sudikoff is a brand new student lounge on the ground floor of the Sudikoff building, which has recently been repurposed to hold the Music and Theater Departments while the Hop (Hopkins Center for the Arts) is closed for renovation. Though this event didn’t take place at the Collis Center, it was still hosted by Collis After Dark. There were lots of crafting stations—crocheting (+tutorials), bracelet making, origami, coloring, painting, and more! I gave myself a 45 minute time limit to recreate Starry Night for a bit of dorm decor—I don’t think I did too bad! (I did omit the village for time, but other than that!).

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