Describe your spring term in 3 words.
Gabe A. Brigham ’26: Really late nights.
Noelle Blake ’26: Sentimental, busy, so so fun.
Gretchen W. Bauman ’25: Over too soon!
Aubrey King ’27: Quick, busy, sunny.
Aditi Gupta ’27: Perpetual goggle marks.
What is the best memory you have from this term?
GAB: Giving a best man speech!
NB: It’s a tie between going to a thrift sale in Woodstock, Vt., with friends, many random trips to Chili’s when there are plenty of good restaurants in Hanover and a Mirror trip to the VINS Nature Center.
GWB: Running a marathon with my brother and seeing my parents five times along the course.
AK: One of the best memories I have from this term is spending the afternoon baking with the editors and execs for the D banquet!
AG: Swinging on the swings at Storrs Pond in a formal dress.
Did you cross anything off your Dartmouth bucket list this term? If so, what was it?
GAB: I finally hiked Mount Moosilauke after trips canceled the sunrise hike three years in a row.
GWB: Visiting the Vermontasaurus, running laps around Lake Morey and going to Burlington.
AK: Yes, I went to the Organic Farm for Brewhaha! I’ve been meaning to go there for a while but have never gotten a chance.
What are your plans for this summer? Are you planning to work or relax — or both?
GAB: Working way more than I want to be.
NB: I’m working as a content editing intern this summer — using skills from The D! Also working on my thesis and living with one of my best friends! I’m hoping I can balance relaxation and work.
GWB: I am going home to Indiana after graduation and then going on vacation with family! After that, I’m planning on swimming outside, reading and relaxing before starting my full-time job at the end of the summer.
AK: I’ll be on campus for sophomore summer! I’m taking four courses, so I’ll probably have a lot of work, but I’m also looking forward to enjoying the sun.
AG: Sophomore summer = both.
What is one thing you really wanted to do this spring but didn’t get a chance to?
GAB: I missed out on hiking Mount Washington.
NB: Hiking Mount Cardigan … or Gile … or any hiking, really.
GWB: I wanted to go to the Fairlee Drive-In Theater, but they’re closed for the season.
AK: I really wanted to go to the Farmer’s Market, but I think I’ll have plenty of chances to do that this summer.
AG: Hiking! I want to hike more this summer.
Favorite study spot this term?
GAB: Still North.
NB: Irving!
GWB: The glass booths on the third floor of Dartmouth Hall.
AK: Upstairs in Rauner!
AG: The first floor of Fairchild.
Favorite chill spot this term?
GAB: The golf course.
NB: Occom Pond and woccoms every day.
GWB: The round tables at the entrance of Foco dark side, where I ate dinner every Wednesday.
AK: The benches on the Green!
AG: The Green, when it wasn’t pouring rain.
Did you take any really interesting classes that you would recommend?
GWB: Yes! I loved CRWT 40.20: “Writing the Young Adult Novel” and THEA 10.50: “American Musical Theater History.”
AK: One class that I would recommend is Latin 10.04: “Latin Paleography” with Professor Lynn. You get the chance to look at some really awesome manuscripts in Rauner Library!
AG: ANTH 62: “Health and Disease in Evolutionary Perspective” was one of the best classes I’ve taken at Dartmouth so far!
Favorite piece you wrote this term?
GAB: The Best Blueberry Muffin in Hanover.
NB: Week 6 editor’s note!
GWB: I wrote an article about the hot air balloon festival that takes place at the Post Mills Airport! I loved being able to watch some balloons take off and interview the balloonists.
AK: I think my first editor’s note about my journal was my favorite!
AG: I’m honestly proud of every editor’s note we’ve published this term.
Seniors: what is one piece of advice you would offer to freshmen (or any Dartmouth student)?
GWB: You can do many things well, but it's impossible to do everything well. You should choose what you care most about and prioritize that.
Underclassmen: what is one thing you'd like Mirror’s seniors to know?
NB: That we’ll miss you dearly! Having you all to look up to in Mirror was the best experience. I’m grateful to have shared such a special space with you all and beyond sad to see you go.
AK: Thank you so much to our seniors for being such amazing people! I’m excited to see what you all do in the future and I'm grateful for your guidance.
AG: Mirror became such a special community because of all of you! We’ll miss you so much!
