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Halfway There: An Upperclassman’s Advice to Incoming Freshmen
By Yaniya Gilford | September 8, 2025At the end of her sophomore summer, one writer offers advice to matriculating students.
Yaniya Gilford
Yaniya Gilford '27 is a staff writer for both Mirror and news. She is from Chicago, Ill., and is double-majoring in English and Government. On campus, Yaniya is involved in the First-Generation community and Greek life. Yaniya has a passion for creative writing and plans to pursue a career in the field.
Arts
Icelandic band KALEO took the stage at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vt., for a soulful, high-energy night
By Yaniya Gilford | August 15, 2025The band’s performance was part of Lake Morey Resort’s annual Summer Concert Series, begun in 2021.
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Editor’s Note
By Yaniya Gilford | July 25, 2025It’s week five of the term, and we’re now in the Dog Days of summer. I find myself waking up every morning groggy, still tired from the night out before. Cakey mascara stains my eyelashes and under eyes while my muscles ache from somehow walking over 15,000 steps the previous day — from class ...
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Editor’s Note: Green Key Special Issue 2025
By Iris WeaverBell , Yaniya Gilford and Jackson Hyde | May 16, 2025This Green Key Special Issue goes through the keyhole.
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Finding Stillness on a Monday Morning: Reflecting on Rollins Chapel Meditation
By Yaniya Gilford | May 14, 2025One writer explores the weekly Rollins Chapel meditation session and reflects on the difficulties of quieting her mind.
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Postcards to Mirror: Reflections From Abroad
By Yaniya Gilford | April 16, 2025One writer collects reflections from Dartmouth students who are on study abroad programs this spring.
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Reflection: The Double-Edged Sword of Spring Break Decompression
By Yaniya Gilford | April 2, 2025One writer reflects on her spring break, considering the challenges of Dartmouth’s unique schedule and the difficulty of not having any travel plans.
News
Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams delivers MLK celebration keynote address
By Yaniya Gilford | January 24, 2025Abrams spoke about her entrance into politics and the importance of moral courage in uncertain times.
News
Biden administration policy lookback
By Yaniya Gilford | January 24, 2025Community members reflected on the successes and challenges to the Biden administration’s policies, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Keeping An Eye on the Storm
By Yaniya Gilford | November 13, 2024For Dartmouth students whose hometowns have been hit by natural disasters, dealing with the aftermath can add another burden to the term.