Out with the Old? Looking Back on 2025 New Year’s Resolutions

One writer investigates the success of New Year’s resolutions and considers their importance, three months later. 

Reflection: The Double-Edged Sword of Spring Break Decompression

One writer reflects on her spring break, considering the challenges of Dartmouth’s unique schedule and the difficulty of not having any travel plans.

Mirror Asks: Spring Break Edition

Welcome back to Dartmouth! Read this edition of Mirror Asks to find out what our writers did over spring break.

Editor’s Note

In this Editor’s Note, our three new Mirror editors consider the term ahead.

Pioneering professor of history Marysa Navarro-Aranguren remembered for her lasting impact on the College

While at Dartmouth, Navarro-Aranguren created the WGSS department, pushed for coeducation.

The Works Cafe expands

Since opening in January 2024, the stop for food and coffee has become a popular spot for students and locals.

Applications to Dartmouth drop by almost 11% this year

The College accepted students to the Class of 2029 on Thursday evening, with an overall admissions rate of 6%.

Matthew Raymer ’03 steps in as the College’s general counsel

Raymer, who has defended President Donald Trump’s call to redefine birthright citizenship, will oversee the Office of Visa and Immigration Services and serve on President Beilock’s leadership team.  

DSG forms constitutional task force, tables representative budget voting amendment

The constitutional task force will be charged with recommending improvements for DSG’s bylaws.

Hanover faces colder, snowier winter than previous years

Hanover saw 37 more inches of snowfall this February than last year — allowing students to enjoy safer and “generally better” winter activities.

Double Trouble: Harrison Keith ’27 excels on the lacrosse and football fields

The two-sport sophomore plays midfield for the Big Green men’s lacrosse team and safety for the football team.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein ’88 calls for political partnership amid polarization

At an event hosted by the Rockefeller Center, Stein shared his experience governing across party lines and putting partisan conflicts aside to work with Republicans on key issues.

Courtyard Cafe temporarily closed for installation of self-order kiosks

The renovations, which will leave the cafe shut down from March 2 to March 31, will also move the cafe’s prepackaged items from refrigerators to new “Fresh Zone” machines.

US Sen. Peter Welch and former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal sound alarm about Trump’s executive overreach

Welch and Katyal reflected on the legal impact of Trump’s recent executive actions and considered potential checks on presidential acts that overreach executive powers.  

SWCD and Dartmouth to meet for fifth bargaining session amid contract renegotiations

On March 6 — 12 days before their current contract expires — the Student Worker Collective at Dartmouth and the College will meet for their fifth bargaining session to negotiate their next contract.

Dartmouth and Dating: Poll on Relationship Culture in Hanover

The Dartmouth polled students on campus dating culture — finding that casual relationships at Dartmouth are less prevalent than commonly believed and mutual friends, Greek life and classes are significant opportunities for finding love.

The Last Editors’ Note of the 181st Directorate

Reflection: Dine and Shine, Dartmouth

For those who put in a little extra effort, it’s easy to spice up an otherwise typical meal at Foco.

A Place for Magic: Hopkins Center Films and the Students who Project Them

One writer spotlights the Hop Film program and the people who make it happen.