Each fall, Mirror welcomes a group of new writers. Although this year’s writers bring a variety of backgrounds and academic interests, the one thing they all share is a desire to write for The Dartmouth’s one-and-only magazine section. Before their bylines begin popping up throughout this newspaper, though, we’ve asked them a little about themselves and their Dartmouth experience so far.
What are you thinking of studying?
Daria Stoyanova ’30: Applied math or data science.
Harrison McCormick ’30: Engineering sciences.
Avery Clay ’30: Creative writing.
Emma Blaustein ’30: Environmental studies, pre-med and public policy. To be honest, it changes every week.
Steffi Kim ’30: Biology.
Emily Chen ’30: English literature.
Sharon Chang ’30: Biomedical engineering.
Why did you decide to join Mirror?
DS: I wanted to explore a more creative side of journalism!
HM: I wanted an opportunity to meet people in Hanover and the Dartmouth community.
AC: I wanted to learn more about Dartmouth’s culture and write introspectively!
EB: I’ve always loved writing and journalism. I edited the newspaper in high school but I’ve always been curious about magazine production!
SK: I love how thoughtful the writing is!
EC: I’m a compulsive storyteller.
SC: To write and read funny stories!
What’s been your favorite part of Dartmouth so far?
DS: Meeting new people and exploring campus during the fall weather.
HM: FOCO!
AC: First year trips (moderate hiking section A).
EB: The amazing community and incredible opportunities in the outdoors. The fact that I can learn to whitewater kayak on Monday, go on a sunrise hike Tuesday, maintain trails on the Appalachian Trail Wednesday, work at an organic farm Thursday, go to a shooting range Friday, then camp over the weekend all for free is literally insane.
SK: The people here.
EC: I love the intimate, nostalgic, exuberant feel of the community. People here are weird in the best way. There is such a strong performing arts culture — from joining in a spontaneous medley on the grass to the dinner show at Sklodj, where we were welcomed like Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” in the “Be Our Guest” scene.
SC: Seeing pretty nature every day!
The Dartmouth tradition to which you’re most looking forward is…
DS: Snowball fight.
HM: Winter Carnival.
AC: Green Key!
EB: Green Key.
SK: Winter Carnival.
EC: Ice sculptures at the Winter Carnival.
SC: Winter Carnival and Polar Plunge.
Favorite Dartmouth tradition you’ve done so far?
DS: Homecoming bonfire.
HM: Twilight Ceremony.
AC: Bonfire.
EB: Bonfire!
SC: Being woken up and dressed in flair, as well as running around the bonfire.
Favorite class this term?
DS: COGS 001: “Introduction to Cognitive Science.”
HM: MUS 45.13: “Global Sounds.”
AC: CRWT 011: “Introduction to Creative Nonfiction” with English professor Jeff Sharlet.
EB: SPEE 020: “Public Speaking.”
EC: CRWT 010: “Introduction to Writing Fiction” with creative writing professor Katie Crouch (though I love all my classes!).
SC: MATH 011: “Accelerated Multivariable Calculus.”
Favorite fall-themed activity you’ve done so far?
DS: Made brownies and watched “Gilmore Girls” with my floor in the common room.
AC: Not yet, but I can’t wait to sunrike Gile Mountain with all the fall leaves.
EB: Hike up Mount Cardigan to admire the foliage.
SK: Seeing the leaves change across campus.
EC: Taking walks to revel in the pastoral beauty of Dartmouth’s campus and photographing the moon on Mid-Autumn Festival.
Favorite fall treat (food or drink)?
DS: Apple cider donuts.
HM: Fookies.
AC: Pumpkin bread.
EB: Apple pie.
SK: Pumpkin pie.
EC: Caramel apples.
SC: Cider donuts.
Fun fact about you?
DS: My birthday is on leap day!
HM: I once had 33 teeth.
AC: I ate Krispy Kreme with Shaq and John Cena.
EB: I can chug a Fairlife chocolate protein shake in under four seconds. Also, I’ve backpacked through 12 states.
SK: I play soccer.
EC: When I was five, I starred in a movie based on my life.
SC: I collect pig figurines for fun.
