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Dearest fine readers of Mirror,

Before Hours: Spotlight on Christopher Melcher

Every day, hundreds of students pass through Baker Berry Library to get a moment of warmth from the below freezing temperatures of Hanover, N.H. At its grand entrance, Reiss Hall — otherwise known as Blobby —  the many couches and group tables rest atop a checkered floor, bustling with students. Welcome mats become covered in snow, couches get moved, tables shift — chip bags and muddied footprints from the snow are left behind in the continuous flow of students.

The Records Store Icon

Every first-year Dartmouth student inevitably runs late to a Molly’s dinner by discovering the records store on Main Street. Time easily flies by as they get lost in the various pop artist prints, Dr. Seuss stickers and old 90s records. The rpmNH Records and Posters store’s owner is a man who wears many hats: storyteller, geologist, artist and longtime resident of Hanover, Brian Smith.

Q&A with Program Manager at the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact Anna Leversee

Anna Leversee is program manager for social sector leadership at the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact. With more than 10 years of experience in social impact programming, mental health and education, she has worked in numerous local, national and international contexts, including teaching in Medellín, Colombia, and leading educational nonprofit programs in Massachusetts. The Dartmouth sat down with Leversee to discuss her experiences with and approach to social impact, as well as her advice for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

Editor’s Note

Recently, I’ve spent a lot of time driving through local one-lane highways to find stories for my podcast class. The car I take doesn’t have an aux cord, so as I weave through snow-capped trees, I do a lot of thinking. This week my mind has been wandering to my first-year self: Young, bright-eyed, one foot in front of the other into Mid Fayerweather room 109. During Orientation Week, I sat on my twin XL knowing four things: I wanted to join a comedy group, play club field hockey, go on the London abroad for the English major and, of course, write for Mirror. In amazing news that would shock and delight this version of me, all of these things came true!

Freak of the Week: And They Were (Frat) Brothers

Dear Freak of the Week,

Journalists David French and Sarah Isgur praise Supreme Court’s ‘integrity’

On Jan. 29, New York Times Opinion columnist and former attorney David French said the Supreme Court’s conduct has been “quite heartening” and that it has stayed “within its constitutional bounds” at a Rockefeller Center event. 

‘We want you at the table’: N.H. Rep. Chris Pappas tells students to ‘be part of the conversation’

On Jan. 30, Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., criticized the Trump administration for its foreign policy decisions, immigration crackdown and cuts to federal funding for universities at a Rockefeller Center for Public Policy event. 

Anesu Tapera: Protect Zimbabwean International Students

When borders close, so do futures. The Trump administration’s latest round of travel and visa restrictions extend to 39 countries, many in Africa and the Middle East — a move that confuses national security with collective punishment, blocking thousands of qualified African students from life-changing educational opportunities. The government justified these restrictions with concerns about visa overstays, screening deficiencies and information-sharing gaps in foreign immigration systems. Yet, this fails to recognize the merit and circumstances of international scholarship students, including those from my home country of Zimbabwe. It misidentifies them as security threats rather than young people in pursuit of educational and career opportunities. 

Rempe-Hiam: Drain The Swamp, Let America Flood

Since assuming office, President Donald Trump and his cabinet of curiosities have made it their mission to eliminate the government agencies that keep our nation afloat. One of the agencies caught in Trump’s crosshairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has experienced mass layoffs, with 6,000 employees fired in 2025. The onslaught doesn’t stop there. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has recently outlined a plan to cut the agency in half, reducing on-call recovery staff by 41% and surge staffing by 85%.

Belcher: The American Dream Is Under Attack

The American Dream is the promise that this country is supposed to offer to every citizen. It is the promise of owning a home, obtaining a stable job and raising a family. However the reality is that the “American Dream” only works when there is an America that is on your side.

College to launch new course selection system

On March 23, a new course selection system called “Courses @ Dartmouth” will debut, according to a presentation made during a Dartmouth Student Government meeting on Sunday. 

A look at new collaborations between Dartmouth and Israeli institutions

Since the start of the year, several academic initiatives have begun work on bringing Israeli scholars to campus. Dartmouth Kalaniyot has recently begun facilitating scientific research collaborations between the College and Israeli universities. Additionally, an anonymous donor is funding a new program that will bring visiting Israeli politics professors who are affiliated with Israeli universities to Dartmouth’s government department. 

Sociology professor finds that New Hampshire’s paid leave program falls short

Access to paid family and medical leave remains uneven in New Hampshire, despite the introduction of the New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave program in 2023, according to a recent paper by sociology professor Kristin Smith titled “The New Hampshire Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: Did the program increase coverage?” Smith’s paper finds that less than 3% of New Hampshire’s workforce has joined the program. As policymakers continue to debate the future of paid leave in the Granite State, The Dartmouth sat down with Smith to discuss her findings, the barriers limiting participation in the program and what paid leave reform could look like moving forward.

Men’s hockey beats Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Men’s hockey beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 3-1, on Saturday night, following a 4-2 victory over Union College on Jan. 30. 

‘Sentimental Value’ may be a perfect movie

Now that the Academy has released its ironclad grip on the Oscars contenders on Jan. 22, it is time to discuss Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value.” The staggering nine nominations — unprecedented for a Norwegian film — acknowledge the remarkable script and direction, stunning performances and tender yet gripping story. In short, “Sentimental Value” may be a perfect movie.

MLK Jr.’s daughter Bernice King denounces distortion of father’s legacy at campus talk

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., denounced distortions of her father’s legacy amidst the current political climate at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote speech on Jan. 28.

Hofmann-Carr: Americans, Draft Jon Stewart

A glance at the “2028 Presidential Election” Wikipedia page reveals an interesting dynamic. It may seem premature to speculate on the outcome of an election more than two years away, but it does let the imaginations of the politically curious run wild. Wikipedia lists potential candidates from both parties and groups them into two camps: individuals who have expressed an interest in running and those whose candidacies have only been speculated about by the media.

Alsheikh: Sock Puppet

Magician and ‘mentalist’ Scott Silven performs at the Hopkins Center for the Arts

From Jan. 15 to 18, the Hopkins Center for the Arts hosted illusionist and mentalist Scott Silven and presented his performance piece “Wonders” to sold-out audiences at the Daryl Roth Studio Theater. “Wonders” blends a standard magic act with theatrical composition in a way that provokes a unique sense of awe, inspiring not only intrigue about the world and its surroundings, but insight into yourself and those around you.