The Continental - Hamilton College

from the editorsHamilton prides itself in being a liberal arts school that offers adiverse range of activities to its students. This emphasis createsa student body that is hyper-involved, participating in everythingfrom the Streaking Team to Alternative Spring Break. From thecover to page 100 of this large Spring Issue, we tried to include as manystudent perspectives as possible.This issue exposes the many experiences that make life at Hamiltonunique for every student. Our readers selected five seniors from the Men’sRugby Team to grace our spring cover. Inside, the bare bodies of the VarsityStreaking Team take freedom of expression to a whole new level. Fourart majors showcase the results of a year of work on their senior projects.From India to Italy, we caught up with Hamilton students who are studyingabroad and learned how their perceptions of the world have been alteredby the experience of living in a foreign country. Comparing the differentviewpoints on campus, our article “A Tale of Two Students” brings togetherstudents with different backgrounds to talk about life at Hamilton.Clinton, New York might not be a hub of political activity, but studentshave managed to find ways to stay involved in the race that is consuming ourcountry. The role of the “Millenial Generation” is discussed in the Featuressection, highlighting the recent increase in the youth vote. Whethercampaigning or taking advantage of the Washington Program, studentshave proved that our generation is more engaged in politics and determinedto make our opinions heard.The faculty at Hamilton has joined the student body in being involved inpolitics, but lately it is school politics that has their attention. After learningthat a popular professor had received a zero percent raise for the 2006-2007academic year, we investigated and stumbled upon a scandal that has causeda stir among the faculty.The Continental strives to highlight as many Hamilton students andperspectives as possible in the magazine. We have tried our best to openyour eyes to the different Hamilton experiences, but even with an expanded100-page issue there is not enough room to include every perspective atHamilton. Enjoy.Katie Childs and Amelia BarryWe want yourfeedback on theSpring Issue!Email contmag@hamilton.edu andlet us knowwhat you think.our amazing editorial boardin thisissuestudytourFor over three decades, Hamiltonstudents have participated Road is home to Hamilton’sBuilt in 1910, 11 College Hillin the Washington Program. president. Joan Hinde Stewartgave us an insider’s tour ofDuring the semester away fromcampus, students study, take the beautiful house. See howpart in an internship, and learn President Stewart’s love of allhow to live in a modern city full things French is evident througoutthe home.of history.6 the continental | spring 2008wearWith days to go until Commencement,seniors showcasewhat to wear for every day ofSenior Week. Flip to the Stylesection to see the best outfitsfor Formal, Strawberries &Champagne, and all of the traditionalSenior Week activities.visitWhile studying abroad, AllisonGaston-Enholm ’09 strolledthrough the streets of her adoptedhome of Padova, Italyand captured the best that thecity has to offer. She sharesher favorite things in the Travelsection.