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FactsSlang
- Boulder Run - Running naked around the East College boulder on the first snow fall of the year—campus tradition.
- Bowman - Pond on campus where frat guys are thrown after presenting a lavaliere or engagement ring to their girlfriends.
- Camp DePauw - Affectionate name attached to first-year seminar ice breaker games.
- Campus Golf - Campus favorite that involves golf clubs, tennis balls, and stationary objects on campus serving as golf holes. Students play this game all over campus on nice days in the fall and spring.
- CCM - Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media where the newspaper, radio, and television station is located.
- Dells - Wooded area behind South Quad dorms, prime (and only) sledding spot when it snows.
- Depauwperator - This is the term used for DePauw’s Operator. Dial “0” on any campus phone, and they will give you any number you need on campus or in Greencastle. Call (765) 658-4800 if you are not using a campus phone.
- Fishbowl - Meeting area in the Hub that is surrounded in glass, making it very much a fish bowl.
- Fratastic - Term used to describe most DePauw guys. The adjective encompasses regularly wearing popped collars, playing football in your front yard, and sitting outside of your house with a beer bong more than three days of the week.
- GCB - Marvin’s garlic cheeseburgers are the hottest item on campus. Students love them and often use ranch dressing as a dip on the burger—greatest creation ever.
- HoScho - Honors Scholars Program of Distinction.
- ITAP - Information Technology Associates Program (kids with computers).
- Lil’ 5 - Spring bike race that weaves through the streets on campus—all day party.
- Marv’s - Home of the GCB, GCCB, and a whole host of other garlic and ranch coated delicacies.
- MeFe - Media Fellows Program of Distinction.
- Mofo - Management Fellows Program of Distinction.
- Monon Bell - Beloved prize of the DePauw vs. Wabash football game.
- PAC - Performing Arts Center.
- RA - Resident’s Assistant.
- Riptide - Concoction of beer, lemonade, and vodka found in most coolers.
- Roy O - Main campus library—students spend many an evening with Roy O.
- S & M - Julian Science and Math Building.
- Safe Ride - Shuttle with bright flashing lights that drives students from the bar to campus—second best creation ever, next to the GCB.
- The Bubble - DePauw’s sheltered community nature.
- The Facebook - DePauw’s latest technological advancement that allows students to link up online and with other universities—amazingly addictive.
- The Hub - Student Memorial Union Building where many students eat, check mail, and shop at the bookstore.
- Wallies - Wabash men, also referred to as little giants or sheep lovers. They are DePauw’s biggest rival in football and love to come to DePauw to find women.
- Wally World - Wal-Mart, no matter if you have never set foot in one in your life, it will become one of your most favorite places.
Tips to Succeed
- At least go through Rush.
- Attend mentor group activities.
- Be prepared for small-town life.
- Check out teachers before enrolling in classes.
- Do not go home on the weekends.
- Do work out, the weekends catch up with you fast.
- Don’t sneak on Greek property before you are allowed.
- Don’t think you can get away with skipping class.
- Get involved early.
- Strong organizational skills—Post-Its are key.
- Time management.
- Try and find an advisor you like early.
- Try lots of different classes—beauty of liberal arts.
- Try to complete group requirements early.
Urban Legends
- Meharry Hall is haunted.
- The covered bridges surrounding DePauw are haunted.
- The tunnels underneath DePauw were part of the underground railroad.
- Wabash men prefer sheep to women.
Traditions
- Boulder Runs - On the first snow of every season, students run naked around the boulder, a staple outside of East College, which was once thought to be a petrified turtle.
- Dance Marathon - Annually, teams of students compete in a 24-hour dance-a-thon to raise money for pediatric AIDs research. The event is hosted in the indoor tennis and track facility, and supplies activities and events for all of campus for the 24-hour span.
- Lil’ 5 - This event is a close second to the Monon game. Little Five is a cycling race that takes place in the spring. All the fraternities and sororities create teams along with other non-Greek students and sometimes faculty. The teams race a track around campus as peers, faculty, and locals cheer from the sidelines.
- Monon - Monon Weekend is without a question one of the biggest weekend’s on campus. The Wabash and DePauw rivalry is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in the country, despite the schools’ small sizes. It is always the last game of the football season and the victor leaves with the Monon Bell, an old Monon Railroad bell. Tiger fans, past, present, and future, make their way out for this event—rain or shine it is not to be missed!
- Old Gold Weekend - Old Gold is DePauw’s homecoming weekend. It allows any alumni to come back and relive their college experience, while also selecting a current senior Old Gold King and Queen.
- Recruitment - Greek recruitment or rush, as it is more commonly called, is a huge event on DePauw’s campus. The recruitment process differs slightly for males and females, but it begins when students return to campus second semester and lasts for three to four days.
- Relay for Life - The first weekend in May, students all gather on the football field for a day and night philanthropy that goes to benefit cancer research. Students collect money and walk the track to honor those that are battling or have lost the battle with cancer.
School Spirit
For having a student body of only 2,359 students, DePauw’s involvement in sports and school spirit is relatively high. Since the University is small and students are so involved, attendance is sometimes lacking, but loyal fans try to make it out for most games. Football games and tailgates generally have the largest attendance, with basketball as a close second. The Monon Bell Game, DePauw’s game against their largest rival Wabash, is without debate the pinnacle of DePauw school spirit. The game sells out annually, filling the stands with students, parents, and alumni. Ring Sing the Monon Bell Pep Rally is also a huge campus event with nearly all Greek houses participating and most of campus in attendance. Aside from game days, one will often spot students in DePauw apparel. Students seem genuinely proud of DePauw’s reputation, environment, and success. You can also see this in the alumni who are often present on campus for meetings or just passing through town.
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