Editors' Note

This week in mirror, we take a moment to reflect after an incredibly difficult week for the Dartmouth community.

Will the Old Traditions Fail? A Look at Freshman Pandemic Culture

In the absence of upperclassmen influences, freshmen experience a different Dartmouth than the classes before them.

A House, not a Home: Students Express Ambivalence toward House Communities

While housing communities can provide a social outlet, some students feel they are isolating in the process.

Post-Pandemic Planning: Making D-Plan Decisions in the Wake of COVID-19

Online classes and restrictions on campus life prompted some students to make untraditional D-Plan and academic changes. 

A Brief Investigation Into Notable Dartmouth News

From lighthearted articles about Winter Carnival to serious allegations of sexual misconduct, major Dartmouth news stories have found their way into the national press.

Sophomore (and Junior) Summer: Expectations and Realities

With the pandemic leaving many students’ D-Plans in ruin, sophomores and juniors prepare for a summer on campus.

On-again, Off-again

Reflecting on what a Dartmouth “off-term” looks like during the pandemic.

A Bumpy Journey

Students reflect on the pressure to continue their rigorous Dartmouth lifestyles while recovering from concussions. 

Editors' Note

This week at Mirror, writers chat about the gossip that surrounds us.

You Know The Drill

The Rassias language-learning method has a long history and has had to adapt to a virtual format amid the pandemic.

The Flair That Binds Us

Dartmouth students reflect on the beloved and quirky tradition of bequests and how it fosters a sense of community within campus organizations. 

Long-Awaited Vaccine Dashboard Provides Optimism for Some Students

The dashboard currently reports 22% of the total Dartmouth community have been fully vaccinated; some feel this number is lower than they expected.

Mirror Asks: Spring Edition

Mirror writers share their spring term hopes, expectations, must-dos and more! 

Editors' Note

This week at Mirror, writers explore the traditions we know and love.

To Stream or not to Stream?

Students spoke to a desire to watch old comfort shows as well as new releases popular on social media. 

Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Cancer Awards $300,000 Prize For Novel Cancer Therapeutic

Over 17 teams participated in the Accelerator, which concluded in April.

Does absence really make the heart grow fonder?

We tell the stories of Dartmouth students tackling long-distance relationships during a pandemic.

Black Students React to Dartmouth’s Response to the Chauvin Verdict

Many feel the College’s response does not fully address the issue of racial justice. 

Editors' Note

Dear Dartie: How can I Rebuild my Relationship with my Estranged Best Friend?

Students ask Dartie about lost friendships, long distance relationships and becoming “more than friends.”