Due to the temporary misplacement of my astrological charts, this week’s horoscopes are based on students’ dorms. I understand that it may seem silly to predict future events based on one’s housing and not the movement of celestial objects, but let me assure you that divine communication is kind of my thing. So please, take a few minutes to check what you and your housemates have in store for the day. More ...
We can almost all agree that one of the important aspects of choosing a college—perhaps even the deciding factor for some—is the food. While some just want consistent, edible nourishment, others prefer a large variety with surprisingly scrumptious sweets. Hamilton delivers on both ends, but, just because the food is there, doesn’t mean it’s easily accessible. More ...
At the outset of each year, students at Hamilton College can satisfy their diverse interests through a number of clubs and organizations. Besides curious passersby and eager club heads clamoring for a student’s attention, this year’s club fair looked a little bit different. In case you missed the interest meetings or want to learn about a club housed in the Dunham basement, here is a compilation from the leaders of Hamilton’s new groups about what to look forward to this year. More ...
When I told people that I had interned at a sex shop while studying abroad in Amsterdam, I received a wide variety of responses. My friends supported me and asked questions about my experience; my mom asked if I had participated in live sex demonstrations; and my grandparents fell quiet. Despite these responses, I persevered, determined to bring my passion for sexuality and sex-positive feminism to a whole new level. I realize that not everyone reading this will be presented with this kind of opportunity, so I’ve decided to compile a list of lessons that I learned from working in a high-end sex shop in the Netherlands. More ...
For all those students who spent move-in day unloading flannel sheets, fuzzy sweaters and remarkably heavy comforters, this heat wave is less than ideal. Hamilton’s infamous seasons of bitter cold (and darkness) are blessed with a month-long hiatus—one filled with excruciating heat. Here are a few ways to stay cool during the last hot days of summer. More ...
So it’s your sophomore year and you’ve been banished down the Hill to Bundy due to a terribly unfortunate lottery position. Bundy is confusing, it’s far away, the walk is a killer. The laundry list of complaints goes on and on. Some choose to try to see the bright side of living in Bundy, hoping for a bangin’ “Bundy Butt” because—let’s face it—anyone can appreciate the benefits of great glutes. More ...
Summer: a season typically associated with extreme heat, hours of daylight, and, for most college students, replacing the worry of classes with thoughts of relaxation and freedom from school. More ...
When tasked with finding the best public restrooms on campus, I faced a surprisingly complex question: what qualities make bathrooms good? More ...
Most people know The Spectator, the College’s oldest publication, for its news, restaurant reviews, sports rundowns—and now matchmaking. They say that 40 percent of Hamilton College alums meet their future spouses as undergraduates. In two weeks, two graduates will tie the knot, making their way into that 40 percent. More ...
In my class on American social movements, Professor Margot Okazawa-Rey recently brought to light many issues with regards to the UN, global equality and most importantly, the position of women in contemporary society. As stated in Chapter 1 of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Quick Guide, “CEDAW [(Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women)] and 1325 are powerful frameworks for asserting women’s human rights and demanding that governments and international institutions ensure these rights are realized, by setting up adequate responses to women’s needs and protection against violations of their rights.” After reading over the details of CEDAW and Security Council Resolution 1325, I remained skeptical of the UN or any NGO’s (non-governmental organization) ability to implement such policies that may be seen as progressive to western nations but incredibly radical to less developed nations. Although Professor Okazawa-Rey did not immediately address my concerns regarding the UN’s system, as the conversation progressed, her notions made me think less about implementation and more on why the legislation is imperative. The inequality of opportunity for women, specifically in developing, war-ridden countries, is more detrimental than I had thought. The images of warring states and groups in the media has caused many people who are privileged to simply view these images without synthesizing their reality. We are numb and emotionless to the suffering of others. That is why my immediate question after reading through the documents was “so what?” Without legislation that deems women as equal and as deserving of special privileges during times of war and peace, we cannot hope to make the ideals of the legislation reality. More ...