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June 22, 2025 | Latest Issue
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Been There, Done That

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In the beginning, it may seem as if everyone else has everything in college figured out, from social life to academics. It is important, however, to be aware of the fact that Dartmouth is a new experience for all freshmen, as many often take a while to adjust to college life. This was the parting advice Sara McGahan ’17 received from her father at the start of her freshman year.


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Know Your Foco

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Let the Baker Tower bells ring, ladies and gentlemen. It’s almost that time of year again when the leaves turn orange, the air is crisp and hundreds of freshmen frolic around the homecoming bonfire. Amongst all the crazy changes students will come back to in 16F, with new residential houses and class times, there is one truth on which every Dartmouth student can rely: The Class of 1953 Commons (call it Foco or you may as well be a townie) will still be baking the most incredible chocolate chip cookies in the Upper Valley.


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Misconceptions at Dartmouth

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.