Editorial
A fall semester review
December 6, 2012We at The Spectator have faced a newsworthy semester this fall on the Hill. Hamilton College’s 201st year thus far is one of incredible victories for the College as well as some unfortunate tragedies. As the calendar year winds down and The Spectator prints its final issue of the semester, we thought it would be useful to look back at this eventful season.
More ...315-859-4000 Save this number. Save a life.
November 29, 2012Save that number in your phone right now. Hamilton College Emergency Medical Services are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We need to remind ourselves as a community that the EMTs are always an option without consequences. This is important to remember especially in light of the fact that this semester has seen some of the most terrifying student conduct in recent memory.
More ...HCEMS: Sacrifice and service
November 8, 2012November 12 marks the beginning of National Collegiate Emergency Medical Service Week. The Spectator would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of Hamilton College Emergency Medical Services (HCEMS) for all of the amazing work they do on this campus. Their constant attention has saved the lives of many members of our community, and helps to make Hamilton College a more secure environment.
More ...Election issue 2012
November 1, 2012The 2012 election is a pivotal moment in our nation’s political history. Crucial issues have been brought to the table by each party’s candidates, and it is finally time to put our democratic powers to use. Election Day is right around the corner. On Tuesday, November 6, citizens across the country will rush to their district polling places to cast their votes in a divisive political battle.
More ...Clinton's common sense consequences?
October 25, 2012An article in the Oct. 22 issue of the Utica Observer-Dispatch addressed the concerns of the town of Clinton and the surrounding area with the recent behavior of Hamilton students both on and off the Hill due to alcohol abuse. While the Student Assembly has issued a public apology for the mass casualty situation caused by students on Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Oct. 18 issue of the Spectator, the problematic behavior of students downtown remained largely unacknowledged until this past Tuesday.
More ...From bustle to bubble: Jans and the first-year experience
October 18, 2012Each year Hamilton’s January-admit program attracts 30 to 40 first-year students who opt for an alternative fall experience. The Office of Admissions selects these students, affectionately known throughout the Hill as “Jans,” from the regular acceptance pool for their academic potential, strength of character and personal qualities. Without a doubt, it takes a certain personality to navigate the Jan program smoothly.
More ...Re: "Mad Dog, Vodka, & The Jitney"
October 4, 2012Here we go again. Many Hamilton students, faculty and administrators felt this sentiment last Monday after receiving an e-mail from Dean of Students Nancy Thompson with the subject line “Mad Dog, Vodka, and the Jitney.” The e-mail, as well as this week’s front-page article, detailed the events of Saturday, Sept. 29, which saw a shocking eleven EMT calls, four hospital transports and several harassed Jitney drivers.
More ...CAB's success blighted by destructive behavior
September 27, 2012Campus Activities Board, fondly known as CAB, has put together some truly remarkable programming the first few weeks of the semester. Their student-run board hit the ground running: putting on concerts, indoor and outdoor movie nights, a comedy show as well as offering reduced-price tickets to off-campus events and co-sponsoring events with other campus organizations.
More ...Hamilton Health Center in need of healing
September 20, 2012With flu season imminently upon us and the first round of tests and papers in full swing, it is more worrisome than ever that the Thomas B. Rudd Health Center still operates with such limited hours in such a small space.
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