January 26, 2012
In this Issue
NEWS Community Conference tries to ‘identify specific and realistic’ solutions to College alcohol problem
OPINION State of the Union appeals to younger generation, but holes exist
FEATURES Secret treasures hidden within the Glen
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Acclaimed Writer-in-Residence to Read from Work
SPORTS Women’s ice hockey upsets best in NESCAC
Community Conference tries to ‘identify specific and realistic’ solutions to College alcohol problem
By Jack Cartwright ’15
February 2, 2012
On Saturday Jan. 28 at noon, faculty and students filed into Bradford Auditorium to the tune of “Shots” by LMFAO and Lil’ Jon. They weren’t there to throwback drinks though, but because they wanted to solve a problem: the dangerous drinking culture at Hamilton College.
President Joan Hind Stewart set the mood by telling the concerned students, “Your college needs your help.” She is deeply concerned with the wellbeing of the student body. “I can tell you what keeps me up at night is the thought of an injury or death of a student related to the irresponsible use of alcohol.” See More...
Hammering out the consequences of excess drinking
February 2, 2012
President Joan Hinde Stewart began the Saturday’s Community Meeting on Alcohol with a striking statement: “Your presence here demonstrates that you are concerned. Your college needs your help.” We were impressed that the Community Meeting encouraged constructive criticism about the issues of the current Hamilton drinking culture. It seems that the ideas expressed, however, will only be effective if both the students and administration are willing to make adjustments. See more...
State of the Union appeals to younger generation, but holes exist
By Samuel Gomez '12
February 2, 2012
The 2012 election season has officially started. With the field of Republican nominees narrowing and the competition heating up, President Obama is definitely in full-scale campaign mode. In his State of the Union Address last week, the President firmly drew a line in the sand between his economic policies and those proposals of his Republican opponents who, he claims, would reinstate failed policies of economic de-regulation—which in the past resulted in rampant speculation and market instability preceding the 2008 downturn.
Besides touting his administration’s accomplishments, however, the President also made an appeal to a large segment of the unemployed population: students and young adults. See more...
Secret treasures hidden within the Glen
By Jill Chipman '14
February 2, 2012
At some point during his or her Hamilton career, every student ventures into the glen to explore or take a walk. Most students have seen some sculptures or heard rumors about the traveling trampoline; however, very few students truly know what the Glen has to offer. See More...
Acclaimed Writer-in-Residence to Read from Work
By Sade Oyalowo ’14, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2012
Terrance Hayes is a thought-provoking poet skilled in verbal agility, eloquent imagery and captivating humor. Hayes is the author of four poetry collections, his most recent collection being LightHead. Through this innovative collection, Hayes investigates how we create experience, presenting “the light-headedness of a mind trying to pull against gravity and time.” See More...
More Arts & Entertainment this week:
No Midd-kidding, women’s ice hockey upsets best in NESCAC
By John Wulf '12, Sports Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
With 15 seconds left in overtime, Stephanie Lang ’14 hit a streaking Laura DiCarlo ’12 at center ice.
“My first thought was that I better skate as fast as I can because I didn't think I had enough time to get all the way down the ice.”
With 13 seconds left, DiCarlo skated past the blue-line and away from the last defender.
“Then I heard everyone in the stands screaming, and I felt a wave of confidence come over me as I decided I was going to shoot top right.”
As the clock approached single-digits, DiCarlo trusted her instincts.
“Thankfully, it worked.” See More...