Editors' Note: Commencement and Reunions Special Issue 2022

In this year's Commencement and Reunions special issue, we look back to celebrate the Class of 2022, Dartmouth's newest alumni.

Her Spell on Them Remains

A reflection on learning to love Dartmouth — for both its past and its future.

Q&A with Class of 2022 Commencement speaker, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson

Wilson shares advice on navigating change — amid his own recent move to a new team — and overcoming obstacles. 

Club and intramural sports promote spirit and community

Graduating seniors, coaches and administrators share moments of joy from Dartmouth club and intramural sports.

Graduating varsity athletes reflect on tumultuous past four years in Big Green sports

Multiple graduating athletes expressed discontent with only two or three full competitive seasons during their time at Dartmouth, although some noted silver linings.

Hood exhibition explores time through Native American Art

Recent graduates and former Hood Museum interns curated “Unbroken: Native American Ceramics, Sculpture, and Design,” on display now after being postponed for the pandemic. 

Mexican composers highlighted at Hop Symposium

The Music Mexico Symposium is a catalyst for the Mexican Repertoire Initiative at Dartmouth, a first-of-its-kind digital collection of authentically Mexican compositions.

Mike Harrity to serve as new athletics director

Harrity brings experience from his role as the Army West Point deputy athletics director to the Big Green. 

Q&A With Green Key Performer Parrotfish

The band discussed their performance at Green Key and excitement for future projects and performances.

TTLG: Full Circle

Veronica Winham ’22 reflects on the final moments of her time at Dartmouth that have brought her back to the beginning.

Pass the Aux: 22S in a Playlist

In a continuation of her 22W playlist, Adrienne Murr ’25 captures the highs and lows of spring term in a collection of songs.

Salutation Dread

Reflections on friendship, acquaintance-ship and the plague of the awkward head nod.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Last Chances

One writer reflects on the joys and confusions that accompany Dartmouth's matchmaking program.

When The Music Stops

Graduating seniors celebrate their bittersweet final moments with campus performance groups.

Mirror Asks: End of Year

Mirror writers share their thoughts on the conclusion of spring term and look forward to what summer may bring.

Editors' Note

Green Key weekend sees 77 Safety and Security reports, no arrests

Seventy-seven Safety and Security incident reports were made during Green Key weekend, but no arrests, marking a decrease in arrests and increase in calls compared to 2019.

Ticked off! Regional rise in tick activity spurs precaution, research

Recent studies indicate that the insect’s seasonal pervasiveness and geographic dispersion are both increasing.

New Main Wheelock zoning district to expand residential development

Advocates of the warrant article, which was approved on May 10 at the Hanover town meeting, hope the change will alleviate campus housing shortages and lead to further development on West Wheelock Street. 

Brancusi ‘Bird in Space’ Captures Attention in the Hood’s Front Window

The loan incites debate about the authenticity of posthumous art.