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The Spectator
| Vol. L No. 7 |
October 23, 2009 |
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EDITORIAL
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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| "The Mind Guy" Alain Nu to Showcase Extraordinary Mental Skill on Campus |
| F.I.L.M. Series Will Continue Screenings This November With Three New Events |
| Crooner Jay Nash Will Perform for Next Coffeehouse |
Should professors address campus events in the classroom?
October 23, 2009No
by Douglas AmbroseProfessor of History
Author's note: I have presented versions of this paper on two occasions, at a panel at Hamilton College in April 2005 and again at a panel discussion sponsored by DSJP in August 2007.
What if we, while sitting in my class on colonial American history and discussing New England town covenants, were to learn that a world war would begin tomorrow? What, then, would we do with our remaining class time? More...
| Hamilton College reaches out to students through social media |
Physical Plant and Student Body Focus on a Bike-Friendly Campus
by Rebecca Pomerantz '12Features Writer
October 23, 2009
The successes of Lance Armstrong and the current focus on reducing carbon emissions has peaked in a global biking movement commonly referred to as a "Bike Boom" or "Bike Craze," and the Hamilton College community is no exception. Whether it is due to the increased awareness about the environment or the convenience of quick transportation, the number of bikes on campus has increased and continues to do so. It is not unusual to see a student on a bike struggling to weave their way around pedestrian foot traffic. Members of the Hamilton community have taken note of this daily occurrence and realize that there needs to be a safe way for both bikers and those on foot to travel together. More...
| Crossing the Atlantic: From Kenya to the Hill |
Chemist, Mountaineer Arlene Blum Visits Campus
Breaking Trail author discusses unregulated carcinogens, her journeys to Everest and Annapurna
by Ben Trachtman '12and Julia Litzky '12
Science & Technology Editors
October 23, 2009
On Monday, renowned chemist and mountaineer Arlene Blum gave two lectures on campus. The talks covered her career in biophysical chemistry, her efforts to control hazardous chemicals and her experiences as one of the first women to climb several significant mountains, including Mount Everest. More...
Soccer on Track for Liberty League Tournament
Continentals win five straight games, currently hold a 7-3-1 record; team tied for first in league
by David Biel '13Sports Writer
October 23, 2009
At the start of the season, the Hamilton men's varsity soccer team knew it would face high expectations. With nine straight winning seasons and seven returning starters from last year's 8-6 squad, the team knew it could compete for a Liberty League Championship. By the end of the first month of the season, though, all these expectations seemed up in the air. More...