Dartmouth’s Green Key Weekend: A Reflection on Acapella and Community through ‘Pitch Perfect’
Posted on December 24, 2025 by John Scalzi
In a world increasingly dominated by competition, the college experience often turns into a battleground of ambitions and egos. However, a recent article by John Scalzi shines a new light on this phenomenon through the lens of nostalgia and joy, particularly in the context of Dartmouth College’s Green Key Weekend—a celebration woven into the fabric of campus life—and the film Pitch Perfect.
Embracing Community Through Music
Scalzi recounts his experience as an outsider at Dartmouth’s Green Key Weekend, where he first encountered the vibrant acapella culture. His memory centers on a singular highlight: a young woman balancing a penny on a coat hanger while singing the Toys “R” Us jingle backward. This moment, both absurd and enchanting, exemplified the joy found in community and shared experiences. In his words, "Sometimes just saving a dour little freshman from her own self-imposed alienation is enough."
This sentiment aligns with biblical principles of fellowship and support among friends. In Hebrews 10:24-25, we’re reminded to “consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another
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