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Misconceptions at Dartmouth

By May Mansour | August 11, 2016

Dartmouth is really heavy on tradition. For the most part, this is true. But we didn’t have a snow sculpture last year and Tubestock hasn’t been a thing since Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake wore matching denim ensembles to the Grammy’s. So maybe the old traditions are failing.

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Editor's Note

By Kelsey Flower | August 11, 2016

Kelsey Flower '18 discusses how it is important to stay focused on the upcoming election as coverage of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions fades away.

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U.S. Politics Survey

By Alexander Agadjanian | August 11, 2016

In a survey to students on campus about U.S. election options, Alexander Agadjanian '18 found that students were left-leaning but dissatisfied with their vote choice options.

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The Sunday Night Event

By Abbey Cahill | July 14, 2016

For those watching watched “Game of Thrones” at Phi Delta Alpha fraternity every single Sunday at 9:00 p.m., the viewing parties were important. Homework was done before 8:30 p.m., six couches filled by 8:40 p.m. and the room fell silent at 9:00 p.m. on the dot.

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Editor's Note

By Parker Richards | July 14, 2016

I, Parker Thornton Richards, do not understand pop culture. That’s essentially the starting premise of this week’s Mirror, centered around the impact of cultural phenomenon amongst Dartmouth students.

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Before I Kick the Bucket

By May Mansour | June 30, 2016

This week, May discusses bucket lists - her own (somewhat inspired by rom-coms), the pressure to make one during sophomore summer and the danger of reducing rich cultural experiences to items to cross of a checklist.

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The Novelty of Returns

By Caroline Berens | June 30, 2016

Although freshman fall of college indisputably involves a great deal of novelty, and that eventually subsides as one becomes more adjusted to college life, one might argue that some level of novelty returns with the arrival of sophomore summer. This week, Caroline explores this question.

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Editor's Note

June 30, 2016

Annette assumes the Mirror throne for this first week of 16X. In her editor's note, she discusses everything from her expectations for the term to novelty of sophomore summer. Read on to find out more.

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Class of 2016 Senior Survey

By Alexander Agadjanian | June 14, 2016

From Friday, May 27 to Wednesday, June 1, The Dartmouth conducted an online survey on the demographics, Dartmouth experiences, opinions and post-graduation plans of the Class of 2016. Two hundred ninety-seven students responded, making for a 27.7 percent response rate. What follows are some of the more interesting results that the survey returned.

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Lessons I Learned

By Charlie Rafkin | May 24, 2016

Former directorate member Charlie Rafkin '16 reflects on how Dartmouth has strengthed and humbled him, the advice he should have taken from his dad and what being away from Dartmouth and close friends taught him.

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Don't Read Bad Reviews

By Jasmine Sachar | May 24, 2016

Former directorate member Jasmine Sachar '16 reflects on the evolution of her self-confidence and the importance of loving oneself, even in the face of criticism or difficulty.

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Perfectly Imperfect

By Maddie Brown | May 24, 2016

Former directorate member Maddie Brown '16 reflects on the lessons she's learned from taking a brief medical leave over her sophomore summer, the value of admitting vulnerability and her pride in expressing herself.

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Reflecting by the River

By Laura Weiss | May 24, 2016

Former directorate member Laura Weiss '16 reflects on losses she's experienced and how her perspective on Dartmouth has changed throughout her four years here.

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Sam's Little Larks

By Sam Van Wetter | May 24, 2016

In the final "Sam's Little Larks" of the year, PRESENT SAM and PREVIOUS SAM discuss the impending reality of graduation, the past four years and the way to make the most of one's time here.

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