Not-So-Picture Perfect Spring Breaks
One writer reflects on spring break and the pressure to have the stereotypical college experience.
Stuck in the Woods? The Trials and Tribulations of a Rural Commute
Students share their struggles traveling to and from Dartmouth’s remote campus.
Finding Time to Breathe: The Quarter System and Burnout
One writer reflects on his experiences with burnout and how he overcomes it.
Mirror Asks: Spring Term
Mirror writers share their thoughts on spring weather, hopes for Green Key and bucket list items.
Students Face Obstacles Navigating Dick’s House Counseling and Health Services
After the Dartmouth College Health Service faced a “200% increase in triage calls” this term, students recounted dealing with long waits times.
525,600 Minutes: The Cast of “Rent” on Time Management during MainStage Season
Student performers in “Rent” discuss how they balance their academics with their rehearsal schedule.
Frackets and Froves and Frarves, Oh My!
Students share the struggles of going out during frigid Hanover nights.
Let’s Grab a Meal Sometime: Observations from My Time Eating Alone at Foco
One writer reflects on insights gained while dining solo.
Mardi Gras: The Holiday of Indulgence
Students share reflections on the culture and revelry of Mardi Gras.
End of Term Formalities
A freshman writer attends his first formal and reports on the experience.
Music to My Ears: 22W in a Playlist
Adrienne Murr ’25 reflects on the experiences of her winter at Dartmouth through her music playlist.
The Last Editors’ Note of the 178th Directorate
Women’s History Month: Remembering Dartmouth’s Coeds
One writer investigates the College’s tumultuous process of going co-ed.
Wordle Me This: How Can a Mini-Game Build Community?
One writer examines how the daily word game has unexpectedly brought students together.
Catholic Students Look Forward to Ash Wednesday
One writer looks into how students celebrate Ash Wednesday on campus.
Orgo Woes: Student Withdrawals from Organic Chemistry
Students and professors discuss the high number withdrawals from Dartmouth’s notoriously challenging organic chemistry sequence.
From Woes to Websites: The History of Layup List
One writer explores the history behind the student-run course review website Layup List.



















