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Alex Campbell

Class of 2026
Me, holding up a Dartmouth 26 long sleeved t-shirt

Bio 

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.

Chalk art that says "Hate has no place on campus" written in white, with a rainbow drawn underneath the words.

Stop Trans Hate: Recent Protests and Events at Dartmouth

CONTENT WARNING for trans antagonism in the post below.
Hi all! As a queer and transgender student and blogger, I am committed to writing candidly about queer life on campus. As such, I wanted to write about some recent events on campus.

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Posted 04/29/2023 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

Shiver Me Timbers!

A highlight reel of my Winter Carnival weekend!

  1. No. 1

    Opening Celebration

    Collis Common Ground Lit Up for Winter Carnival Grand Opening, A Capella group performing on stage

    Dartmouth’s Winter Carnival is organized by the Collis Center for Student Engagement, and they do a fabulous job. This year the carnival had a pirate theme, and the tagline was “Shiver Me Timbers!” The opening ceremony took place in Collis Common Ground, and the atmosphere created by the lighting and decorations was amazing. They decked out Collis by hanging sails, nets, flags, rope—everything to make the building feel pirate-y and epic! The opening ceremony had lots of pirate-themed food and snacks, a photo booth, and performances by 4 of Dartmouth’s 8 a cappella groups and two Dartmouth dance troupes. It was a spectacular start to an incredible weekend!

  2. No. 2

    Special Poster Printing

    Poster printing at the Library Book Arts Workshop

    The Library Book Arts Workshop hosted an event where students could come and make their own special edition version of the Winter Carnival poster! I went, and I’m super happy with how my poster came out!

  3. No. 3

    Cookies, Cocoa, and a Polar Bear Swim

    Winter Carnival student volunteer, dressed as pirate, facilitated Polar Bear Swim

    The Polar Bear swim presents an opportunity for students to jump into Dartmouth’s Occom Pond, brave the ice, and swim a brief length to the other side. More intimidated than intrigued, I did not participate—but hundreds of students do! Instead, a friend and I grabbed Cookies and Cocoa from the Roth Center for Jewish Life, and spectated the event. Though I’ll admit, watching did make me more inclined to participate… what can I say, Dartmouth students have an utterly infectious inclination towards adventure.

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Posted 02/20/2023 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

Feeling Crafty?

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!

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Posted 01/21/2023 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

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