Features
Spectator Seniors
By The Spectator
May 15, 2015
Beth Comatos
Major(s): Math
Editorial Jobs: Photo Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: “I don’t procrastinate. Ever.”
“Joining The Spectator editorial staff junior year introduced me to a new group of talented individuals and immersed me in campus culture. It encouraged me to attend talks, readings, concerts and shows on campus that I would have otherwise overlooked. As someone taking primarily quantitative courses, I was able to both express and enhance my creative side over the two years I spent as photo editor.”
Ben Fields
Major: World Politics
Editorial Jobs: Sports Editor, News Editor, Senior Managing Editor, Editor-in-Chief
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Working on The Spectator
“I joined The Spectator because it seemed like a fun job, but I never imagined that I would fall in love with the paper and the job. It doesn’t seem like it’s possible that I’ve spent the better part of three years working on the paper, but it’s been amazing. From the people I’ve met to the stories I’ve covered, I couldn’t imagine a more fun place to work. I will always hold the Spec in my heart, and will undoubtedly remain one of its most devoted readers. Here’s to another 166 or 68 or however many years we’ve been in print!”
Kevin Welsh
Majors: Government and French
Editorial Jobs: Staff Writer, Editorial Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Tumblr
“The Spectator has taught me, for better or worse, the world is not black and white. People rarely have outright sinister intentions, and you have to ask a lot of questions to get to the bottom of anything. This has been frustrating when looking for an easy hook, but it’s helped me recognize and respect the complicated lives and jobs of everyone on the Hill.”
Sara Kleinman
Majors: Art History and French
Editorial Jobs: Advertising Manager
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Eating
“I joined the Spec because I have an interest in advertising and I wanted to know more about the weekly newspaper that I’ve been reading for four years. After I graduate from Hamilton, I’m definitely going to miss my friends and being able to take really interesting classes with amazing professors.”
Jack Cartwright
Major: Government
Editorial Jobs: Social Media Editor, News Editor, Editorial Editor, Senior Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Reading political articles online (I’m a nerd), Netflix, Facebook, exercise, etc.
“I loved working on The Spectator during my time at Hamilton. I met so many great friends and got to cover some really interesting topics. Getting involved with The Spectator was definitely one of the most rewarding things I’ve done at Hamilton.”
Patrick English
Major: Government
Editorial Jobs: Opinion Editor, Senior Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Sporcle
“I love Hamilton because everybody is so involved in its community. For my first two years, I avoided bigger club positions because I thought it would be hard to do with crew and I didn’t know many people on the [Spec]. The summer before junior year, I joined and it opened me up to a new group of friends and helped me learn how to edit. If not for the Spec, I wouldn’t have gotten to know so many great people. I learned that everybody at Hamilton is involved. Somehow we make it all work, keep ourselves sane and have some fun along the way.”
Sirianna Santacrose
Majors: Art History and Hispanic Studies
Editorial Jobs: Sports Editor, Senior Editor, Managing Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Dance parties with my roommates from freshman year
“My involvement with The Spectator over the past four years has given me the opportunity to connect with the Hamilton community in a unique way. I enjoyed speaking with faculty members, staff and students that I may never have met otherwise, and interviewing visitors to campus like Art Spiegelman and Lilly Ledbetter was definitely a highlight. It has been rewarding to be a part of the team that produces Hamilton’s weekly newspaper, and I wish the future staff members and writers all the best for next year!”
Emily Moore
Majors: Philosophy and Classical Studies
Editorial Jobs: Copy Editor, Production Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Tumblr
“Somehow in the loud, busy, sleep-deprived madness of The Spectator, you meet the most amazing people and have the most fun. The late late Wednesday nights are some of my favorite memories at Hamilton. There’s something about being up until 2 a.m. eating cold pizza and arguing about capitalization that... I’m just kidding, that’s terrible. But we do it because we love the Spec. Staff comes and goes but Spec is forever!”
Shannon O’Brien
Major: American Studies
Editorial Jobs: News Editor, Senior Editor, Managing Editor
Favorite Method of Procrastination: Watching videos of bunnies
“Working for The Spectator has been difficult and frustrating, but I am very glad I became involved. A lot of people on this campus criticize the Spec, but they don’t have any idea how stressful it is to put a newspaper together every week with a small, unpaid staff at a college that doesn’t offer any kind of journalism course. Thanks to all the people who take the time each week—for no money or class credit—to provide a news outlet for Hamilton.”