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The Dartmouth
March 23, 2026
The Dartmouth
Gisele Phalo
Mirror

Through the Looking Glass: A Different Reflection

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, coming to Dartmouth was a big step for me. Most of the people in my neighborhood did not have the slightest clue that this college even existed. I had never done anything related to the outdoors, and I felt silly for not knowing the purpose of half the equipment I had just taken from the Robo basement. By the end of it all, however, I fell in love with the Lodge.

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