November 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 ...
The 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 ...
An 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 ...
Each 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 ...
Here 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 ...
Campus 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 ...
With 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. More ...
When U.S. News & World Report released their 2013 College rankings this week, many community members held their breath, wondering where Hamilton stands amongst its competitors this year. According to the report, Hamilton is ranked “the No. 16 best liberal arts college” in the nation, one step up from last year’s ranking at No. 17. Despite this exciting move upward, many members of the Hamilton community wonder why Hamilton is not ranked higher. More ...
Last week, Dean of Students Nancy Thompson sent an e-mail to the campus community announcing several policy changes, one of which eliminated the extra three points a student would receive for consumption of hard alcohol. These changes, and the reasons for these changes, are detailed in this week’s front-page article entitled “Working with students, administration revises hard alcohol policy.” More ...
Despite the griping and groaning that will be heard over the next few days regarding senior theses, these projects are a hallmark of an Hamilton education; one of the experiences that makes Hamilton unique and denotes the quality of a Hamilton education. Undertaking a large research project allows students to explore their concentrations in depth, to integrate the range of information learned in their classes and to use the models and theories collected during their college careers. This experience, however, is not consistent across majors and, as a result, many students are missing out on a valuable opportunity to acquire a capstone to their four years of work. More ...