Kirsten Gillibrand ’88 enters presidential race

Kirsten Gillibrand ’88 entered the 2020 presidential race on Jan. 15. In a segment on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Gillibrand, 52, stated her support for affordable health care and better public schools.

Is Dartmouth a Religion?

The College’s 250th anniversary celebrations have already begun, and among the concerts, free food and green-lit photo ops that some students have had the opportunity to enjoy, there is another aspect of the celebration perhaps more relevant to the Dartmouth student experience: special 250th anniversary courses. These special courses, which students may search by selecting the “Dartmouth 250” option on the online timetable of classes, feature the College in their curricula, and students taking the courses are prompted to reflect on their own Dartmouth experiences as they analyze aspects of the College’s past and present in a critical light. This winter, two sestercentennial-themed courses are being offered: Religion 7.08, “Is Dartmouth a Religion?” and “Daniel Webster and the Dartmouth College Case,” which is cross-listed among four departments: college courses, english, government, and history. “Is Dartmouth a Religion?” is a first-year seminar taught by religion professor Susan Ackerman.

Editor's Note

 Milestones. Sometimes, milestones are a good thing — who can forget the joy of their first day of starting college, of a baby’s first “mama,” of buying one’s first apartment? However, occasionally, milestones can signal something less than desirable — the 25th day of a government shutdown, the first day that you don’t oversleep your 9L, your first real heartbreak. In celebration of Dartmouth’s 250th anniversary, this week’s issue of the Mirror is all about milestones.

25 Milestones in 250 Years

1769 College Charter signed, establishing Dartmouth as the ninth college in the United States 1797 Geisel School of Medicine founded 1799 The Dartmouth publishes its first issue on August 27 by Moses Davis under the name the Dartmouth Gazette, establishing it as “America’s Oldest College Newspaper” 1819 Trustees of Dartmouth College v.

Happy Divorce Day?

When we think of the milestones, most people think of birthdays, graduation, marriage — significant and recognizable turning points in our lives.

Senior Milestones

And Many More...

My older brother taught me many valuable life lessons: which words not to say in front of my parents, how to climb every tree in our backyard and the correct way to change lanes on a highway.

Another Year, Another Story: Cultural Milestones

This year is all about celebrations on campus. With the 250th anniversary of our college, Dartmouth students and alumni are celebrating an event dear to their hearts.

EPA unveils rule change, Dartmouth analyzes toxic metals

Just before the federal government shut down in the final days of 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a proposed rule change that would alter how the federal government determines air pollutant regulation.

Hill-Weld: Miscarriage of Justice

Cyntoia Brown and the case for sentencing guideline reform.

Pak: Magnificent Beasts

And where you can no longer find them.

The 23rd season of "The Bachelor" is a derivative embarrassment

On paper, Colton Underwood was the obvious choice for the twenty-third Bachelor. He fits the mold of the generic pretty boy, was a former professional football player, and runs a non-profit for kids with cystic fibrosis.

'A Series of Unfortunate Events' continues its trend as an engaging series

In my review for the second season of “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” I commented that the Netflix adaptation for the beloved, darkly comic 13-book children’s series by Lemony Snicket (pen name for Daniel Handler), was unique for its remarkable consistency if nothing else.

Students discuss C3I at open forum

Students had the opportunity to voice their thoughts on the College’s recent move to address sexual harassment and abuse of power on campus.

Imposter syndrome may be just as likely to affect men

Many students at Dartmouth may have experienced a fear of inadequacy after their admission to the College — a fear that their accomplishments are the result of serendipity rather than actual ability.