Reflection: New Kid on the Block No Longer

After encountering some prospective ’27s, one writer reflects on her first year at Dartmouth. 

Spotlight on Dartmouth Ski Patrol: Winters at the ’Way

One writer investigates the culture and commitment of the student patrollers keeping the Dartmouth Skiway safe. 

Taking the Hypotenuse: Desire Paths on Campus

One writer details how student’s everyday journeys are made better by their favorite hidden paths around campus.

Seniors in the Studio

One writer talks to senior Studio Art majors about their artistic experience  at Dartmouth as they approach their final showcase.

New Hampshire Marijuana Bill Advances, Prompting Discussions About Marijuana At Dartmouth

Katharine Bramante ’26 investigates the possibility of legalized marijuana usage on Dartmouth’s campus. 

All In: The Only Way Out is Down

One writer interviews students who skied Tuckerman Ravine, while reflecting on her own journey down the run.

Photo Essay: Beauty in the Mundane

One writer documents the beauty in the little things that mark the arrival of spring in Hanover.

Reflection: A Compliment a Day

Selin Hos '25 reflects on the power of giving compliments.

Editors' Note

The Instagram World: Students Weigh in on the App’s Role in their Lives

Students reflect on the purpose of Instagram in their lives and how the social media platform functions at Dartmouth.

‘We’re Doing What He Wants Us To’: Acting Head Football Coach Sammy McCorkle Continues Buddy Teevens’s Legacy

For the first time since 2005, spring football practice began last Tuesday with a head coach other than Buddy Teevens. 

Shapes of Spring

Addison Verot ’25 talks to students about what the transition into springtime means to them, whilst reflecting on how she has changed in tandem with the seasons.

Breaking the Ice: The Early Weeks of the ‘Daily Dip’

One writer explores why the phenomenon of the ‘Daily Dip’ is a staple of Dartmouth culture.

To Know and To Be Known

One writer philosophically muses on what we sacrifice in the pursuit of socialization. 

Mirror Asks: Start of Spring Edition

Want to find inspiration for your next date in Hanover? Need a new spring anthem? Been dying to try a different smoothie at Collis, but don’t know what to choose? Look no further than this week’s Mirror Asks. 

Editors' Note

Begin Again: Adjusting to a New College for the Second Time

Two transfer students and a dual-degree student talk about their transition into the Dartmouth community. 

Reflection: Adrift in Paradise

Marius DeMartino ’25 ponders the nature of being caught in between two homes.

Distance Makes the Soul Grow Stronger

Juniors reflected on returning to campus this spring after time away.

Learning in the Interim: Spotlight on College-Sponsored Break Trips

Students share their experiences on College-sponsored excursions during spring break.