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On March 18, 1949, Dartmouth student Raymond “Ray” Cirrota was killed in his dorm room in Middle Massachusetts Hall when he was pushed by another student, fell and hit his head on the corner of a desk. While many facts of the incident remain unknown, investigators determined that the blow from the desk caused a brain hemorrhage, which led to Cirrota’s death at 5:05 a.m. the next day.
With graduation approaching, many in the Class of 2025 have been fortunate enough through their summer internships to catch a glimpse of what life could look like beyond these ivy-covered walls. Major cities, in particular, attract a number of Dartmouth students while away from campus.
“Cycling up here is like the ultimate powder day,” my dad, Mr. Scarola, said just before departing on a gravel bike ride during my freshman move-in weekend. He was so consumed by the beauty of the Upper Valley that he got lost in the Norwich woods without cell service. After a not-so-fun excursion to try to find him near Gile Mountain, a missed dinner reservation and a dorm room that still needed unpacking, I made a promise to my dad: For his future visits to campus, I would compile the best cycling routes in the Upper Valley.
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This term, I arrived on campus early, which is probably — potential employers, please stop reading here — one of only a handful of times I’ve ever been early to anything in my life.
Many students communicate their identity through the posters they hang on their walls, or the photos they post on their social media accounts. But, one of the most common modes of expression is also one that is all-too-often overlooked: our water bottles.
While Dartmouth’s student population may be driving down the median age here in Hanover, some students are forging relationships with older residents. Dartmouth Generations, a student-run club, helps facilitate these personal bonds by connecting Dartmouth students with elders in the Upper Valley.
From crafting the perfect Collis smoothie order to claiming a favorite study spot on campus, students are slowly settling into their termly routines. For some, Collis Governing Board Trivia — hosted every Thursday at 9 p.m., either at Collis Common Ground or in One Wheelock — is a weekly fixture in their calendars. Armed with plates of pizza and garlic knots, students gather in groups of up to six to jot down answers, showing off their general knowledge and taking home prizes.
With the start of a new school year, the Class of 2025 is counting down to the day that they’ve worked towards for the last four years: Commencement. The dream of celebrating with peers and parents, diploma in hand, is what keeps many of us going during a particularly tough week studying on third floor Berry. Graduating from an institution like Dartmouth is an accomplishment on its own, but the cherry on top often comes in the form of a famed Commencement Day speaker crediting the senior class’s successes.
Transitioning from Dartmouth residence halls to off-campus housing can be a jarring change of pace. Paying rent and utility bills, coordinating trash and recycling pickups or engaging in small talk with neighbors — off-campus housing exposes many students to the responsibilities of full-fledged adulthood for the first time.
A few days ago, I decided that I would write this week’s Editor’s Note about trying to slow down and pay more attention to my surroundings. Mere hours ago, I was out on a run and, in a cruel display of irony, my advice came back to haunt me. For a moment, I stopped paying attention to the road beneath my feet and started mentally cataloging my to-do list. I promptly tripped and scraped my knee, hand and elbow, leaving me to run the last mile back to campus covered in blood and extremely upset.
From the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict to the two assassination attempts against former president Donald Trump to Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, 2024 has proven to be one of the most politically memorable years in recent history. With the uncertainties of this election season coming to a head as November approaches, it can be frustrating — and, at times, even exhausting — to remain completely knowledgeable about the ever-changing political climate.
After being away from campus for three months on summer break, I drove up West Wheelock Street and noticed an unusual abundance of green-netted fences. I turned to my left and realized something was off — Collis Center and Robinson Hall were almost completely obstructed from view.
One of Dartmouth’s most cited drawbacks is its location. Even students who love New Hampshire’s rural, mountainous scenery feel the itch to run away to a city or to get away for the weekend. With travel comes fun, but also stress. What should you do? Where should you go? Who should you go with?
Hello, Mirror readers, and welcome to fall term!
Though Main Street is situated right across from the College, it often feels like its own little world, bustling with restaurants like Molly’s and shopping destinations like Still North Books and Bar, J-Crew and Lemon Tree Gifts. To many students, the shops and restaurants of Main Street provide an escape from campus life. For those students who work at businesses in town or throughout the Upper Valley, the local area offers a new working environment.
College students are notoriously stereotyped as late risers, and Dartmouth is certainly not the exception. Many of us are quick to complain about our dreaded 9Ls, the class period which begins at 8:50 a.m. Some even bemoan our 10s (10:10 a.m.) and 11s (11:30 a.m.).
As the fall term dawns on us, seniors are entering their final year on campus as members of the Class of 2025. During their time at Dartmouth, they’ve taken seminars, labs and lectures, exploring Dartmouth through a multitude of departments. Beyond the classroom, they’ve completed sophomore summer, enjoyed off-terms and traveled abroad. So what does their last year look like? In many cases, seniors choose to showcase their academic growth by devoting their last year to completing a thesis — a culminating experience tailored to their major.
This article is featured in the 2024 Freshman special issue.
This article is featured in the 2024 Freshman special issue.