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A Year in Review

As we wind down the spring semester, we reflect on a year that has been extremely challenging for many members of our community. From local hardships to national adversity, the 2016-2017 academic year has been atypical in numerous ways. Despite our individual challenges and differences, we remain a united community here on the Hill.

Letter to the Editor: Bridging cultural boundaries through religion

With the clashing of cultures in our increasingly globalized world, the need for understanding is as relevant as ever. Historically, religion has been one of the most important and sometimes controversial areas of culture. It is one thing to understand where a person is from, but what about understanding his or her most fundamental religious beliefs?

Opinion

Looking back: Reflections on a semester’s worth of Spectator opinion articles

At the beginning of the semester, the role of an Opinion Editor was foreign territory for us.The first task in taking on this new position was developing an understanding of what makes an effective opinion piece and how to communicate these standards to the eager writers whose minds are filled with ideas about issues ranging from politics to campus clothing trends.

Keeping it civil: Easy steps for improving the quality and quanity of discourse on campus

The end of a school year is a good time for reflection and crafting goals for the year to come, assuming you have another year of school ahead of you. In my first year at Hamilton, I have had the pleasure of writing two previous Op-Ed pieces for The Spectator and have largely been pleased with the articles and subsequent responses to them. I am, however, troubled.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Who Cares?

Features

Bachelorette and Bachelorette

Dorothy Atkin-Mapes ’17 from Rochester, NY and Becca Gorlin ’17 from Minneapolis, MN

Internships and grants: oh my!

Emily Yong '19, Paige Pendergrast '19, and Giovanna Petta '19

The crow-bot

In an age where technology is booming and always seems to be expanding or pushing its boundaries, it’s fascinating to see new devices constantly released one after the other.

On the lookout: The search for the new Dean of Students

As the end of the semester approaches, the College must find replacements for faculty who are retiring.

Remembering Annalise

In the wake of Hamilton student Annalise Curtis’s unexpected death last week, the Hamilton Community has come together in a variety of venues to celebrate and remember her life.

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A&E

Student Production Haven offers commentary about the necessity of maintaining safe spaces

The Untitled-at-Large production of Haven took place on April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.

Hamilton College Orchestra shone at the annual spring concert

The Hamilton College Orchestra performed its annual spring concert on Friday, April 28 with a diverse selection of symphonic music at no cost to the Hamilton community.

The Career Center brings Alum Justin Tyler ’01 to discuss his success as a comedian, writer and actor

This past week, the Career Center hosted a talk by Hamilton alumnus Justin Tyler ’01 in the Sadove Conference Room.

Students come together to celebrate Holi

On April 24, Holi, a festival of colors, came to Hamilton. With its origins in India, Holi celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring.

Sports

Track and Field teams compete at Bowdoin in NESCAC Championships

The men’s and women’s track and field teams headed North this past weekend to compete at the NESCAC Track and Field Championships at Bowdoin in Brunswick, ME.

2016/17 Hamilton sports year in review

The 2016-17 year has been, and continues to be, an exciting year for Hamilton sports. Several teams jumped into the top tier of the NESCAC and competed for titles.

Tigani ’18 wins individual title in Oswego to close out spring golf season

As the academic year comes to a close, so does the spring athletic season. Over the past two weekends, both men’s and women’s golf wrapped up their seasons.

All-Spectator Sports Teams

The Spectator Sports editors make their picks for the best Hamilton individual athletes of the 2016/17 sports season.

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