Dartmouth College occupies a unique ideological space within the Ivy League, often balancing progressive academic discourse with deeply entrenched traditional student culture. Like most elite liberal arts institutions in the United States, the college's faculty and a significant portion of its student body lean liberal or progressive on major social, environmental, and political issues, heavily engaging in activism and academic inquiries regarding equity and social justice. However, Dartmouth is also famously known for its powerful, historic Greek life system, robust outdoor traditions, and a highly vocal conservative alumni network. The presence of independent conservative student publications, such as The Dartmouth Review, has historically challenged progressive narratives on campus, fostering an environment where multiple political viewpoints actively clash and coexist. Consequently, while critics from the right might label its administrative diversity initiatives and progressive curriculum as "woke," the university's strong traditionalist roots and active conservative minority prevent it from being a monolithically progressive echo chamber.