A Hamilton College Student Publication, Clinton, NY December 5, 2008 Volume XLIX Number 11 the spectator Full House: “Stewart Rocked!” Marge Winner of by Scott Bixby ’11 down the house: “First of all, where with a declaration that, “I didn’t News Editor the f— am I? I can’t help feeling see much on the way up here that Famed comedian and host of that this would be a wonderful I couldn’t milk.” “ABC” Award Comedy Central’s top-rated Daily place… to dump a body.” This began a nearly two-hour by Haley Riemer-Peltz ’12 catering company. Show with Jon Stewart started his The Hamilton cap-wearing performance by Stewart, who News Writer Petteys was the winner of the Sacerdote Great Names perfor- Stewart followed this not-so-subtle joked on topics ranging from the On November 10, 2008, Mar- ABC award, given to employees mance with a sentence that brought reference to Hamilton’s isolation see Stewart, page 3 jory Petteys, a card-swiper at Soper who go “Above and Beyond the Commons Dining Hall, was rec- Call of Duty” during the previous ognized nationally at the Compass year. The award is given annually to Group North America’s “Be-A- one employee under the Compass
Photo by Haley Reimer-Peltz ’12 Bon Appetit Employee Marge Petteys and her award. Star” awards celebration in Orlan- Group throughout North America. do, Florida. The Compass Group “Marge represented and em- is a leading food service company, bodied the spirit of what the event specializing in food management was all about, recognizing very Photo By Chris Eaton ’11 and hospitality. Compass Group special people in a very special or- Comedian and host of The Daily Show Jon Stewart gave his Sacerdote Performance also owns Bon Appétit, Hamilton’s ganization,” said Paul Bulau, Bon to a sold-out crowd on Friday, November 14. Appétit district manager. “Marge touched everyone with the Ham- Rage in the Sage: the Puck Drops Today ilton story. With huge pride Marge let everyone know that the students at Hamilton are taken care of better at 7 p.m. for Citrus Bowl 2008 (No Fruit) than any and that Hamilton was a very special experience.” by Rebekah Mintzer ’09 Hamilton, like most other are tons of fun to participate in, sembly and the Hamilton com- Several Bon Appétit staff Senior Editor institutions of higher education, but would probably seem bizarre munity, has organized a terrific members went with Petteys and her has a number of traditions that to an outsider. One time-honored Citrus Bowl. They will be hand- husband, Herb, to the ceremony in Hamilton tradition, the Citrus ing out 500 t-shirts on a first Orlando. Bulau, Patrick Raynard, Bowl, will take place tonight come, first serve basis starting general manager of Bon Appétit, at 7 p.m. at Sage Rink. This at 6:30. Shirts will be white and and Chief Executive Fedele Bauc- annual campus-wide event is students attending the game are cio were among Marge’s supporters not just an opportunity to cheer asked to wear white for a “white who attended the celebration. on Hamilton hockey in a game out” effect in the stands. Student The 2008 “Be-A-Star” Na- against Norwich, but a chance Assembly will be handing out tional Awards Ceremony was held to play games, eat candy, get orange slice candy to spectators, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress free t-shirts, and maybe chuck and those who want to throw Resort. The theme of the event was an orange or two at the oppos- something can participate in “Radiate, Elevate, Celebrate—The ing team’s goalie. the Chuck a Puck Contest for a Power in You,” which recognized The Citrus Bowl originated price of only $1. Winners of the associates who achieved business when, years ago, Hamilton stu- contest will get a big prize. excellence over the past year. Over dents used to throw oranges and Though Student Assembly 400 Be-A-Star winners and special other fruit at the opposing team is not checking people at the door guests attended the celebration, during one hockey game out of for fruit, those who would try to which included several performanc- the season, much to the chagrin sneak it in should be warned that es, guest speakers, award presenta- of the visitors. Eventually, the Campus Safety will be on the tions, and ended with dancing. college outlawed fruit throwing, prowl for illicit citrus and has Petteys has been working at but Student Assembly has since been known to pat down suspi- Hamilton for 15 years. She ex- expanded the game into one of cious students at the door. pressed what it meant to her to re- the biggest campus events of the The Citrus Bowl is a great ceive the award: “Wherever I go, year. opportunity to show Hamilton you kids are always on my mind,” This year, the Social Tradi- school spirit and cheer on the she said. “When I won this award, tions Committee, in conjunction hockey team while enjoying a I was totally honored with the rec- photo courtesy Amy GoldStein ’11 with the rest of the Student As- Hamilton tradition. ognition of being chosen.” A preview of the T-shirt design for the Citrus Bowl.
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Student Assembly Stewart Speaks with HALT by Meredith Kennedy ’09 to commute an hour each way on side” or the “light side” to lower- the subway. Stewart also battled ing the drinking age to 18. Stewart News Writer the bustling city traffic day in and surprised students when she stated, Talks Funds, While preparing for her sab- day out. “Not only should a robust discus- batical next semester, President Although she spent long sion ensue around lowering the Joan Hinde Stewart took the time mornings and nights on the train, drinking age, but that marijuana Elections, and the to address Hamilton’s Alumni President Stewart made the best of should be decriminalized.” Leadership Training Stewart, a dedi- Program (HALT) on cated alumna to her alma Monday, November mater, ended the lunch Citrus Bowl 17. HALT is a select by encouraging the anx- group of 50 seniors ious group of seniors at by Amanda Jordan ’10 who learn through a the HALT luncheon to Student Assembly Correspondent series of luncheons maintain ties with the At the brief meeting on December 1, 2008, the Student As- how to become active college post-gradua- sembly discussed funding and committee reports. Hamilton alumnus. At tion. Though there is this luncheon, Presi- still another semester Funding: dent Stewart spoke left before departing the This week, the SA allocated $2,866.73 in funding to Model about her own college Hill, HALT members are UN, STAND, HAVOC, the Film Production Guild, and the experience, her plans learning how to remain Election Committee. This amount was voted on as a lump for her spring sabbati- active members of the sum total and unanimously approved. Overall, the SA has cal and also gave ad- Hamilton community spent $92,138.79 this semester. vice to anxious seniors and make connections about what to expect with graduates. Committee Reports: after graduation. In addition to The Food Committee announced that their last meeting of HALT Co-Chair commitment to the Col- the semester will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008. Eric Kuhn ’09 intro- lege, Stewart hopes that duced the President students past and pres- The Technology Committee reported that ITS met with rep- praising her for “being ent apply the lessons resentatives from Verizon and AT&T over the Thanksgiving currently recognized learned at Hamilton to break to discuss cell phone service on campus. Both Verizon as a strong collegiate the real world. “I hope and AT&T are currently looking into the issue; however, it leader with amazing you take away com- may be some time before anything is resolved. Hamilton foresight to position passion for humanity, a should receive news from AT&T within the next several this college to thrive fi- photo courtesy eric kuhn ’09 willingness to listen and months and Verizon by next fall concerning cell phone re- nancially and grow President Stewart recounts her college days understand differences, ception. Additionally, the bandwidth has been updated, so academically even to members of HALT. and the ability to care hopefully the internet should be faster. in these financially and understand,” Stew- challenging times.” While Kuhn her commute by finishing all her art remarked. HALT members in The Diversity and Accessibility Committee announced that also recognized her accomplish- homework on her way to and from attendance took this advice in stride their last meeting of the semester will be held next week. ments during the past five years, school. Despite the hectic travel, as they begin to face the faltering Stewart began the speech by President Stewart found her college job market in the coming months. The Facilities Committee reported that the December mov- telling HALT about her humble environment to be very nurturing. “The economic turmoil that ensues ies are in the process of being shipped, so they are not yet beginnings. After teaching for 31 years at uni- may be frightening, but Hamilton available on the movie channel. Additionally, the Novem- When President Stewart re- versities, Stewart was later drawn has given its students the skills ber movies expired, which is why no movies are currently flected on her senior year at St. Jo- to Hamilton in 2003 because she they need to succeed,” Stewart being shown on the movie channel. The committee is also seph’s College for Women in New felt at home again. “The alumni continued. discussing heating in certain residence halls. York, she realized how different and trustees had Buff and Blue in Although Stewart will be on things were for her back in 1964. their blood,” Stewart noted when sabbatical next semester working The Social Traditions Committee discussed the Citrus While she enjoyed the liberal arts she first visited the college. Stew- on her research project on aging Bowl, which will be held on Friday, December 5 at 7:00 environment, Stewart recalled that, art still admires the active alumni, women in 18th century France, p.m. Free T-shirts will be available starting at 6:30 p.m. for “Hamilton and St. Joseph’s are very because according to her, “Hamil- she hopes her words will resonate the first 500 people to arrive at the game. Hamilton will be differently textured experiences.” ton would not be where it is today with students as they prepare for competing against Norwich University. Also, the committee On the hill, students can roll without their commitment.” graduation. In an age of uncertainty, would like to remind students to bring $1 for the chuck-a- out of bed a few minutes before The President then took ques- Stewart stressed the importance of puck contest being held this year. Additionally, the commit- class, grab coffee at Commons tions from the HALT members, being ready to take advantage of tee encouraged any students who would like to participate and still make it to their seat on which ranged from a heated debate unexpected things. “Be flexible in the planning of FebFest this year to email soctrad@ham- time. Stewart, on the other hand, on the difference in personalities of and don’t worry if you’re not do- ilton.edu by Friday, December 5. lived at home in Brooklyn and had students who reside on the “dark ing what you expected at first.”
The Elections Committee reminded Student Assembly that the SA President and Vice President elections will be held Strategic Draft Approved on December 8 and December 9. The candidates are Jake by Russ Doubleday ’11 the plan, answered questions posed very poor student turnout. Lacy (President) and Keith Willner (Vice President) or Amy News Writer by the members of the community, The Strategic Plan has been a Goldstein (President) and Edwin Gaston (Vice President). and addressed concerns on subjects work in progress for almost a year. The second draft of Hamilton ranging from quality of advising to Initially, eight subcommittees, each The election results will be announced around midnight on College’s Strategic Plan, which will Wednesday, December 10. In order to increase voter turnout, a focus on the Quantitative Literacy focused on a specific aspect of the shape the priorities of the College Center to media literacy, none of College, delivered preliminary the committee plans to stuff mailboxes on Monday, Decem- through 2014, was released to the ber 8, with reminders for all students to vote. which were specifically addressed recommendations in February, public last week. On Monday, De- in the plan. followed up with finalized reports cember 1, Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo was also asked about con- in July. These were combined to Urgo led an open meeting to discuss struction focuses in the new plan, create the first draft of the Plan in Lehmann Awarded the direction of the Plan, and also by Kara Labs ’09 specifically if Christian A. Johnson September, outlining numerous ar- nominated Profes- took questions from faculty mem- News Editor Hall would be having any sort of eas and possibilities for Hamilton to sor Lehmann earlier bers, administration and staff. renovation in the coming years. He focus on in the future. This newest Ted Lehmann, this fall and then The plan highlights four areas responded, stating, “any construc- draft of the plan further combines assistant profes- his nomination was for the College to focus its atten- tion during the next five years would the subcommittees’ findings, con- sor of Government, examined by a com- tion on in the next five years. This be dedicated to arts buildings.” He densing into four values: education was awarded the mittee of past award list includes a rigorous academic hinted that other buildings, such as with self-direction, a self-govern- Class of 1963 Ex- recipients. This was curriculum, student services, need- the Burke Library, might be a higher ing body, thoughtful dialogue and cellence in Teach- the second award blind financial aid, and increased priority to renovate, and the current debate, and engagement with the ing Award at the given out this year student and faculty diversity. economic crisis was discouraging world. These four values will be monthly Faculty and the recipients The meeting primarily at- the school from any other construc- intertwined with the four focus ar- Meeting in the Fil- will be formally tracted faculty members from a tion projects. eas of the College. lius Events Barn honored at the cer- variety of disciplines, as well as The meeting was sparsely at- The Executive Committee will this past Tuesday, emony on Class and staff members such as librarians tended by students. The previous present the current Strategic Plan December 1. Photo Courtesy of Hamilton.edu Charter Day. and tutors. Urgo, a member of the open Strategic Plan meeting on to the Board of Trustees on Friday, Many students Professor Lehmann. Executive Committee that wrote Monday, September 29, also had a December 12. Page 2 December 5, 2008 News The Spectator RTF Spearheads Trash Project Stewart Targets by James Beslity ’11 paigns have also been at the fore- Langer ’09 to relieve students of News Contributor front of the RTF’s agenda this se- their unused food and excess cloth- mester, one of which is a book drive ing before returning home for win- Palin and Al Ham The College Recycling Task to benefit “Prevent Child Abuse ter break. Anyone with packaged, from Stewart, page 1 ing Stewart’s show. When the Force (RTF), a coalition of students NY,” a statewide, nonprofit organi- non-perishable food or gently used recent national election to his own costumed student came running and Physical Plant administrators zation dedicated to preventing child clothing will be able to leave dona- role as a trusted journalist. down the aisle toward the stage, with a goal of creating a more re- abuse and neglect. The campus tions in boxes located in their resi- “If anything, I’m an editorial Stewart was struck momentarily cycling-friendly and environmen- community is encouraged to deposit dence halls starting December 12. cartoonist doing jokes on news I speechless. After being informed tally sustainable campus, has Physical Plant employees will care about,” Stewart said, respond- of the mascot’s significance, Stew- been busy this semester with distribute food to local pantries ing to a question from the audience. art joked, “In 20 years of doing projects that will become vis- just in time for the holidays, a According to Stewart, his status as comedy, I can say that this is by ible in the coming weeks and time when they typically see trusted newsman says more about far the craziest f—ing thing I’ve months. Once funds are se- shortfalls in supplies, and the America’s disappointment with the ever seen. It’s a hot pink pig. In a cured, new lids for recycling clothing will be donated to the news media in general than about tricorner hat.” containers will be purchased Salvation Army. his show’s quality. Not all of the performance that will prevent waste and in- The introduction of a As expected, much of Stew- was reserved for humor, however. appropriate materials from be- campus composting facility art’s performance focused on poli- Stewart acknowledged that Ham- ing deposited into the incorrect has been a long-term goal of ticians and their foibles, a theme ilton graduates were inheriting a bins. Another waste manage- the RTF, as well as the greater he has been working with since worse world than their parents had. ment project coming to fruition campus community, and prog- he took over as the host of the Stewart apologized, shrugging his is the installation of three “Big ress in terms of the design and Emmy-winning comedy program shoulders, with an “Oops.” After a Belly” waste receptacles along technology of the facility was The Daily Show in 1999. The no- medical emergency in the section Martin’s Way. The large, rect- made this semester. The facil- tion that Americans want political reserved for senior citizens was angular garbage cans use inte- ity will most likely be a new leaders “just like them” was also quickly attended to by Hamilton grated solar panels to power building located at the Physi- a subject of intense mockery, as Emergency Medical Technicians, compression mechanisms that cal Plant site, and will house a Stewart questioned the wisdom of Stewart encouraged students to compact the garbage, which heated room for the loading of anti-elitism: “Doesn’t ‘elite’ mean emulate this “simple competence,” reduces the amount of land- organic material into the com- ‘good?’” which he believes so many politi- fill space needed for a portion posting system. The proposed Stewart also brought some hu- cians inside the Beltway lack. of our campus waste. The Photo Courtesy bigbellysolar.com system will be capable of turn- mor a little closer to home. After The Field House was filled cans will be installed in front A “Big Belly” waste receptacle. ing over the material within a much hooting and a little cheering to capacity, with over 5000 stu- of the Blood Fitness Center, period of three days, a relatively followed the mention of nearby dents, faculty, staff and locals in Commons, and on the KJ side of books at either a box located outside short amount of time compared to Colgate University, he remarked attendance. Lucky members of the Martin’s Way Bridge. “The of the Mail Center in Beinecke or traditional low-volume techniques. that the tension between the two the Hamilton community who plan is to install them before the the counter at the College Bookstore The overall project is still in the pro- small liberal arts schools was “the won a special lottery were able to ground freezes too solid to install starting on Thursday, December cess of receiving necessary funding, weirdest Hatfield-McCoy rivalry go backstage after the show. They the screws,” said Terry Hawkridge, 12-20. The other campaign, the but once funding is appropriated, I’ve ever seen.” enjoyed a brief interaction with the assistant director of grounds for the 1st Annual “Mini” Cram & Scram, commencement of the compost- Even the Hamilton mascot, star, who quickly departed for New College. has been designed with help from ing initiative could begin as early Al Ham, wasn’t off-limits dur- York City afterwards. Two fast-approaching cam- Cram & Scram coordinator Ashley as next fall.
December 5, 2008 Page Student Assembly Elections The Spectator Student Assembly Presidential Election Special
Amy Goldstein & Edwin Gaston Jake Lacy & Keith Willner Fellow Students, Assembly because of our work ethic Amy Goldstein and Edwin Gaston intend skating rink we hope to cultivate a In the upcoming presidential election, and experience. We have served as to create a more connected campus stronger sense of community. We want vote for the experience and leadership of Class Representatives, Treasurers and community. We want to promote student to involve a variety of constituencies Jake Lacy and Keith Willner.If elected, Committee Chairs, and thus know the involvement in key Student Assembly in collaborative efforts for the greater we intend to better Hamilton through inner workings of the Assembly. We decisions by actively seeking opinions good like the Pink & White dance that several important projects. We will work have played instrumental rolls in various through all-campus polling. We hope raised money for breast cancer research. on bringing equivalency back to the Diner, successful projects, including getting to foster greater interaction among We have been hardworking Class and improving the atmosphere of the the health center open on weekends students, faculty, and administration. Representatives since freshman year. library—first and foremost, the rug has and updating lighting and safety around We wish to enhance the advising system Having served as either a Member or Co- to go! As for long term goals, we want campus. Along the way, we have so that students are fully aware of their Chair of a number of Student Assembly to promote collaboration between student developed strong relationships with the academic opportunities. We would committees including Diversity & organizations. Additionally, we plan to administrators who work closely with work to improve safety at crosswalks, Accessibility, Social Traditions, Food, increase the campus’s participation in Student Assembly. lighting, and ground conditions during and Facilities, we have shown our Student Assembly meetings by inviting Hamilton, we’ve spent a year and a inclement weather. We support Green dedication to Hamilton. Vote for us the President of the College and Dean of half working for you. We now ask you to initiatives such as composting on campus because we will make sure your concerns Students to join us. give us the chance to lead the Assembly. and increased energy efficiency. By are heard and that Hamilton is the best it We are qualified to lead Student Yours, Jake Lacy and Keith Willner sponsoring activities such as an outdoor can be. What is the role of the SA? Some have said the SA is incapable of advancing What is the role of the SA? Some have said the SA is incapable of advancing student positions because student positions because it has no power when compared to the alumni and the it has no power when compared to the alumni and the administration. What is your response? administration. What is your response? Student Assembly’s most important function is that it provides the Administration with a sense of the Student Assembly’s purpose is to advance the interests of the student body. needs of the Students. Keith and I actually wish to further that relationship by personally inviting members We serve as the direct voice of student concerns to the administration and alumni. By of the administration to sit in on meetings. That same working relationship is the reason that the Assembly soliciting input from students through all-campus polling and a SA suggestion box on is consistently able to advance student’s positions. Because the SA President develops such a strong rapport myhamilton, we will be in a position to make sure that all opinions are considered. with the Administration, both sides gain a true respect for one another.
What can the SA do to increase diversity awareness and acceptance on campus? What can the SA do to increase diversity awareness and acceptance on campus? SA will actively promote the co-sponsorship of all-campus events. When seeking Currently there is a gap between Student Assembly and the other organizations on campus that SA funding, organizations will be encouraged to consider inviting other groups to are devoted to spreading cultural awareness. Keith and I will bridge that gap by encouraging greater take part in their event. In doing so, a range of groups will interact and consequently coordination. We strongly recommend that representatives from these concerned organizations attend as promote diversity and acceptance. many of the Diversity and Accessibility and SA meetings as possible. SA can learn a lot from the students who are right on the front lines of an issue, and so the Assembly must go to great lengths to encourage their Do you agree with the SA’s current resolution concerning the CEC? If not, how participation. do you differ? We completely support the current CEC resolution. It addresses many of the Do you agree with the SA’s current resolution concerning the CEC? If not, how do you differ? concerns students have about the function and purpose of such a center. We agree We endorse the current resolution. There is an undeniable need for a Cultural Education Center, which with the resolution that there should not be a new building erected and that an existing can easily be housed in an existing building. Such a space will become available when the ELS renovation space should be utilized. We will promote the coordination of cultural groups that will is complete, and only minor improvements will be needed. In these tough economic times this is the most contribute to the CEC’s programming. practical and pragmatic course of action for the school to take. In the interim period, Student Assembly can continue to serve as a sounding board for the voices of concerned organizations. What is your opinion on the College’s green initiatives? Do you think the school is doing too much, not enough, the right amount, the right things, the wrong things, What is your opinion on the College’s green initiatives? Do you think the school is doing too much, not etc. How much of a priority is this issue? enough, the right amount, the right things, the wrong things, etc. How much of a priority is this issue? Our first concern is the safety of students, including making sure the campus Although adopting greener policies ought to be an important goal for Hamilton, the current economic is well lit and the grounds are adequately prepared for inclement weather. Secondary situation will hamper these efforts. However, the school should have a plan ready, as soon as possible, to this are green initiatives, which we feel Hamilton is currently working towards for the time when the economy will allow for more spending on green initiatives. In the meantime, improving. However, there are still areas that need further improvement, such as smaller programs such as a composting system are an excellent way for the student body to play a role composting and reducing energy usage. in conservation. Additionally, the school can continue to gradually increase the amount of clean energy it purchases. What do you think of the way Campus Safety has handled recent dorm intrusions? What do you think of the way Campus Safety has handled recent dorm intrusions? Campus Safety is currently doing its best to keep this campus safe. However, On the whole, Campus Safety does a good job of handling the day to day issues. However, with regard given its operating budget its abilities are limited. We will strongly advise the to the dorm room intrusions, Campus Safety dropped the ball in that they failed to follow up with the students administration to increase Campus Safety’s budget so that additional patrol officers involved. Campus Safety could easily have kept those students better informed about the progression of their can be hired, particularly at night. In doing this, we hope to increase Campus Safety’s cases. This might have been done without compromising those investigations, and would have given the visibility and prevent further dorm intrusions. students and the campus as a whole some peace of mind.
What do you think of the Strategic Plan as it’s currently drafted? What items do What do you think of the Strategic Plan as it’s currently drafted? What items do you support and not you support and not support? Is anything missing? support? Is anything missing? The Strategic Plan is incredibly well thought out and written. We support Hamilton’s Strategic Plan will move the College in the right direction. The insistence that Hamilton the initiatives to improve the advising system and the college’s preparation for the move toward need blind admissions, even if that goal is still some years away, is a significant milestone changing demographic of incoming students. We feel as though advising needs some for the College and represents a newfound awareness of the changing demographics of college applicants. enhancement so that all students can be more aware of their opportunities. We applaud Furthermore, Hamilton’s plan for the economic situation does not call for cut backs, but for readiness to take the plan’s increased diversity initiatives and will advocate for need-blind admission. bold action when it becomes more appropriate to do so. Finally, one of Hamilton’s greatest strengths is its open curriculum, and we are glad to see that the commitment to it is unwavering. Page 4 December 5, 2008 Editorial The Spectator the spectator the spectator Martin E. Connor, Jr. Spectator Endorsement: Editor-in-Chief Eric Kuhn Melissa A. Balding Ideas Matter Senior Editor Senior Editor Erin W. Hoener This Wednesday, The Spectator’s staff met with the two Rebecca Griffin Managing Editor Rebekah Mintzer teams of candidates who are running to be your Student Assembly Senior Editor Senior Editor (SA) President and Vice President. After conducting interviews H. Jerome Noel with each team, the Spectator Editorial Board voted to endorse Scott Bixby Layout Manager Thomas Yarnell Amy Goldstein and Edwin Gaston. The Editorial Board reflects News Editor Insights and Ideas Editor the diversity of student interests on Hamilton’s campus. They Patrick D. Hodgens range from first years to seniors, each involved in numerous Kara Labs Production Editor Kate Tummarello activities around campus, representing a variety of majors, and as News Editor Insights and Ideas Editor members of The Spectator staff maintain a consistent awareness Kevin O’Connor of important issues on campus. Jacob D. Murray Senior Editor Elijah T. LaChance Each team of candidates was asked the same questions Arts and Entertainment Editor Science & Technology Editor and had equal time to answer. The questions ranged from whether Chris E. Eaton or not they support the Cultural Education Center to the last song Jennifer Vano Editor of Photography Saad S. Chaudhry they downloaded onto their iPods (with greater weight obviously Arts and Entertainment Editor Science & Technology Editor given toward the latter). Through this process, The Spectator Lindsay Getman received a unique look at what makes each candidate tick, their Lauren L. Moon Sports Editor Sean McHugh previous experiences at Hamilton and on the SA, and where they Features Editor Website Manager stand on a range of issues. After each team met with the editorial Brandon Leibsohn board, we had a long discussion and concluded the following: Bianca Dragan Sports Editor Whitney K. Rosenbaum Both pairs shared very similar views on many important Features Editor Advertisements Manager campus issues. Amy and Jake each support the idea of a Cultural Education Center, but stated that the construction of a new Copy Editors: building is not an immediate necessity. They agreed, however, Eleni Panagios, Sara Kayeum, Jessica Brown, Lauren Magaziner, Julia that a space should be provided for students from historically Litzky, Kate Moore, Hadley Keller, Dani Forshay, Jamie Villadolid, marginalized groups. Both support green initiatives for the Jeffrey Seymour, Isabel Rittenberg, Ben Price campus, believe that students should be encouraged to take oral- communication classes, and highlighted safety as one of their top priorities. The Spectator feels that each team brings unique Editorial: International Students Stranded experience and understanding. They have each served on SA International students have a we welcome more input from break, to provide transportation to for about the same time (Amy was a Jan-admit and thus served very different experience than the students. the Marquee Cinema, off campus a semester less), but when asked about their accomplishments, rest of us during breaks, gener- Last February, ISA presented restaurants, the mall or Walmart. the pair of Amy and Edwin stood out. In the past semester, Amy ally because they spend most of a list of projects the College could There are not (enough) drivers has spearheaded the efforts behind the Pink and White party, it on campus. They are stranded do to help international students on campus during longer breaks, which raised over $3000, advocated the formulation of the on the Hill with no transporta- with some of the problems they mainly because the international Technology Committee within SA and initiated the discussion tion, no entertainment, and until face being so far from home. One students who stay on breaks do for construction of an outdoor skating rink that will (contingent recently, with no food. request was some type of cover- not have a driver’s license. upon budget approval from SA) open this January. While Jake As a small liberal arts com- age for meals during breaks.” Transportation is a problem and Keith showed promise, Amy proved that not only could she munity, we should strive to ex- Starting last spring break, the during breaks even if students come up with interesting ideas, but that she could also bring them tend the network of support and DOS agreed to cover the costs leave the campus. Shuttles are to fruition. advice for the international stu- for the international students’ provided to and from the Syra- Furthermore, both Amy and Edwin demonstrated an intimate dents. For the school, improved meals over breaks. In past years, cuse airport and the Utica train knowledge of the college’s current goals and how those might services for current international the students had to use their meal station but only in the beginning affect their representation of the student body. When asked about students will attract new interna- bonuses or pay cash when the din- and the end of the break, when the Strategic Plan, for example, both Amy and Edwin were tional students, and thus work ing halls were open during breaks. the majority of the students are ready to discuss its details, what they liked, and what they would toward the school’s ongoing goal The new policy has made a great coming back on campus. Most change. Although all SA members were required to read the Plan, of diversifying the community. difference for the international of the international students, if Jake and Keith admitted they had not done so, and thus could not The class of 2012 alone rep- community and The Spectator they leave the campus, return provide an equally in-depth answer to our question. resents 45 countries. 254 inter- applauds this initiative! before the end of the break. It In addition to this understanding of the administration’s national students got accepted to We encourage individuals or is unacceptable to be stranded goals, we are confident that Amy and Edwin will do what is Hamilton this year as the cream groups to make an appointment at the Syracuse airport and have necessary to understand the student’s goals as well. When Edwin of the crop from their countries. to discuss their needs with Dean no other choice than pay $150 to initially ran for SA Class Rep, he went door-to-door to speak to As daring students, they left their Drogus, Dean of Students for take a cab back to campus! his classmates instead of putting up posters to collect votes. He homes to excel academically in Diversity & Accessibility Allen One initiative suggested a spoke with hundreds of students (even upperclassmen who would the US. For current international Harrison, Barbara Britt-Hysell Give-a-lift program, as a net- not be voting for him) to hear their ideas. students, breaks will be less of a (ESOL) or with other relevant work of volunteers to provide Throughout the interview, Edwin expressed that his main burden. offices on campus! Several mem- transportation from or to airport concern was to first gain a real sense of the current sentiment and Hamilton has a number of bers of the Hamilton community or train station. A person can be opinions of the student body, while Amy clearly demonstrated a programs related to orientation, suggested a type of Break-off- hired to make appointments and track record for implementing changes based on those views and International Friendship Pro- campus program, where local vol- bridge the two parties. This can appeared very well prepared to continue to do so in the future in gram (where international stu- unteers (students, faculty, staff, be organized with the help of the the role of president. dents are assigned a host family) friends of college, alumni) would Dean of Students Office, Stu- or the English for Speakers of invite students to their homes dent Assembly or other student It is for these reasons, that The Spectator endorses Amy Goldstein Other Languages (ESOL) pro- during breaks. This way, inter- organizations. and Edwin Gaston for Student Assembly President and Vice gram, which supports the non- national students will be given The international students President. native English students who are an opportunity to visit different deserve the support of the admin- fluent or functional bilinguals areas of the country and have an istration and of the campus com- - The Spectator Editorial Board with on-going academic tutorial American home for a break. munity during breaks. We warmly assistance. Another initiative is aimed at welcome the improvements in the The Dean of Students Office taking students on trips to popular policies towards the services of- (DOS) works closely with the sites near Hamilton over a break fered to the international students International Student Associa- (i.e., Niagara Falls, Adirondacks, and the personal commitment tion (ISA) to identify and cater NYC). The trips could be partially and hard work of those working to the needs of the international subsidized by Hamilton and or- directly with the international students. Dean Drogus, Associate ganized through a travel agency students! However, as commit- Dean of Students for Off-Campus in order to get a cheaper price. ted students, we wholeheartedly Study & International Student Another proposal advocated for believe in an extended Hamilton Advisor, explained, “We’re al- the hiring of a driver for a couple effort to strengthen the network ways evaluating what else we of hours every two days or so, of support for our international can do within our resources, and depending on the length of the community. Page 5 December 5, 2008 INSIGHTS & IDEAS Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Nudity by Jessie Brown ’12 certain laws, we would be aren’t harming Insights & Ideas Writer free to act on every impulse anyone.” regarding the people we dis- Campus like, which would not end Safety, appar- The US is, arguably, the well for humanity – but some ently, disagrees. most opinionated country of them are, frankly, silly. As When the new in the world. In some coun- long as your actions do not director of cam- tries, you cannot speak out cause harm to an individual, pus safety, Fran- against the government, no legally, should it matter what cis Manfredo, matter how unethical some you do? No, but the law does came to the Hill, of its policies may be; here, not see it that way. Thus, we he brought with we print Bush-ism calendars have laws against indecent him a previously and other such products that exposure, which is defined nonexistent ten- rip our president to shreds. as “purposefully display[ing] sion. Streaking True, our Constitution does one’s genitals in public, caus- now earns pun- not have a written guaran- ing others to be alarmed or ishments rang- tee to “freedom of expres- offended.” ing from confis- sion.” However, the Bill of However, this definition cated clothing to Rights does ensure freedom does not take into account that points, though of speech, press, and assem- public displays of nudity are no one has re- bly. We can clearly voice not all harmful acts. Streak- ceived points, our opinions with little fear ing, a well-known pastime on according to the of retribution. We are free the Hamilton campus, is just team. Even the to share our ideals with the a form of expression. As a clothing that has public via nearly any means member of the streaking team been confiscat- photobucket.com our little hearts desire. stated, it is a way to show that ed was returned Nearly, however, is the Hamilton is not “just another with an apology In the movie Old School, actor Will Ferrell’s character encourages streaking. operating word. NESCAC school.” after the team had to stand in back to before the Hamilton- We are all adults on the not suggesting Hamilton turn Despite these freedoms, “Nudity does no harm,” the cold for an hour. Kirkland merge. Something Hill. By this point, we have into a nudist colony, but who Americans still face many said another member of Streaking on the Hill that has been a part of the seen a naked person. While is honestly mortally offended restrictions. Of course, not the team. “What we do is is more than just a quirk; it school’s culture for so long it may be a bit surprising, it by the sight of a random bare all of them are bad – without not pornographic and we is historically rooted, dating should not be eradicated. does not harm anyone. I’m ass? Face Off: What Really Makes a Great Name Great? by Jerome Noel ’09 Accomplishments show. His fake-newscast by Lauren Moon ’10 Appeal Stewart is not worthy of the Layout Manager The Daily Show has been Features Editor title “Great Name.” Many a hit since he took over. people seem to have adopted First, I want to stress included entertainers, such There is no getting around The vast majority of ticians, actors, artists, ath- their own personal mission that this opinion piece is as legendary blues guitar- it: his show is absolutely the Hamilton community letes, activists, musicians, statement concerning the in no way an attack on the ist B.B. King, innovative hilarious. And he has met celebrated the selection of journalists, authors, and no proper use of the generous committee that choose the comedian and author Bill and interviewed some Jon Stewart as Sacerdote less than three comedians. Sacerdote fund. The fund, Sacerdote Great Names Cosby, and Grammy-win- amazing people, from Tom Great Names Speaker. De- Survey takers were asked however, makes no mention speaker. Each year, they ning soul singer Aretha Cruise to Barack Obama. spite Stewart’s popularity, to rank each candidate on a of any specific educational take up an unenviable bur- Franklin. Tom Brokaw But is Jon Stewart, opposition to any major scale of one to seven, with value of the speaker, nor den: to choose a person drew from his years of ex- hilarious as he is, truly a decision is to be expected. one being little interest and does it specify any career with a broad appeal to the perience as a journalist and Great Name? Has he actu- However, I find such criti- seven being strong interest. fields necessary to qualify Hamilton community to television show host and ally done anything? Popu- cism to be misplaced. With over 75% of survey the person as a Great Name. give an entertaining and producer, and his research lar comedian, yes. Emmy- Stewart has been a takers ranking Stewart with The language of the mission enlightening speech. Such when writing his bestseller winning writing, yes. But front-runner for the Great a five or above, the comedian statement indicates that any a task inherently invites The Greatest Generation. look at the other poten- Names series for the past and Daily Show host blew popular touring famous fig- criticism. At least one As a comedian first and tial can- three years. every other candidate out of ures are appropriate choices person is bound to be, ul- foremost, a role Stewart didates: Unfor- the water. for the series. timately, disappointed. himself admitted during Tony tunately, After these results came The choice of a come- Respectfully, I must his speech, Stewart simply Blair was budget and in, the Office of Student Ac- dian for the Great Names disagree with the choice does not match his prede- Prime schedule tivities felt that a third and series is not unprecedented. of Jon Stewart. If the sole cessors, even his fellow Minister constraints final attempt to book Stewart Stewart shares this spotlight criteria for a speaker was entertainers like Cosby or for a de- have led would be necessary. Student with the award-winning availability on the lec- King. cade un- the Great Activities jumped through Bill Cosby. While these co- ture circuit, then “Great Obviously, the list der the Names monetary and scheduling medians’ accomplishments Names” is a misnomer. The of possible and potential last re- commit- hoops to ensure this year’s may pale in comparison to series should be called the speakers is finite. Hamil- maining tee to pur- speaker was both affordable some of the great politi- “Sacerdote Speakers Who ton can only invite speak- Western sue other and available. It is important cal and journalistic think- Are Available Series.” As ers who are currently tour- monar- options. At to note that there were two ers of the past, I believe it history has shown, the ing on the lecture circuit. chy. Like the begin- dates Stewart’s agent offered is Hamilton’s duty to not speaker should be some- Hamilton cannot simply h i m o r ning of the Hamilton. One of the dates only diversify the hosts but, one that does or did some- invite Prime Minister Pu- not, Karl summer of was over Fall Break, and more importantly, appeal to thing great, a standard Jon tin, Bono, or the Pope to Rove al- 2008, the the other was November 14, the majority of Hamilton Stewart simply does not fit. come to the fieldhouse and most sin- commit- the date of the performance. voices. The turnout at last Past speakers have includ- give a speech. The choice gle-hand- tee sent out There were other scheduled month’s performance was ed such illustrious “some- is limited. Suggestions, edly got a campus events going on at Hamil- the largest in history, and it things” as two presidents, even from the choosing President persistentillusion.files.wordpress.com wide sur- ton that weekend; however, would be hard to find an at- a vice president, a mayor, committee, are not al- George W. Bush elected. vey to gauge the interests they were not on the master tendee who thought the per- a prime minister, a jour- ways guaranteed potential Kofi Annan was Secre- of the Hamilton commu- calendar at the time that Jon formance was sub par. For nalist, an archbishop and speakers. The committee tary General of the UN. nity. The Office of Student Stewart was booked. Addi- those who are worried that a holocaust survivor. The has to weave through a Michael Jordan won the Activities received a stag- tionally, it would have been the future of the intellectual inaugural speaker, Colin process that involves avail- NBA national champion- gering 1180 responses in difficult to justify losing integrity of the series is now Powell, was the chairman ability, scheduling, popu- ships six times, and was 12 days. The amount of the opportunity for a Great compromised, I wouldn’t of the Joint Chiefs under larity and pricing. And the named MVP five times. feedback alone is indica- Names Speaker three years worry. The rumor mill has Presidents George Bush broad based appeal, which And J.K. Rowling wrote tive of the popularity of the in the making with over it that certain very influ- and Bill Clinton. These Stewart indeed brought to one of the most beloved series itself. In the survey, three quarters of the Hamil- ential world leaders (that men and women illustrate the Hill, is also a necessity. series in modern literature. the Hamilton community ton community desiring his shall remain anonymous) precisely what a great The support for Jon Stew- During all of this, the only was given a choice of 20 attendance. are available for speaking name should be. art was overwhelming due thing Jon Stewart did was famous names from varied Another concern among engagements within the next The series has also to his popular television write jokes. professions including poli- dissenters is the charge that year. Page 6 December 5, 2008 Insights & Ideas Media’s Treatment of Palin Not Unfair Ask Mister Morals A Response to “Palin’s Nomination Equally Historic” by Allison Eck ’12 indicates that she may not be as power are certainly not “threats” to Taking a look at accidental disposals Insights & Ideas Writer well-versed in politics as she should the higher class. The fact that Sarah be, and therefore the media may be Palin went to a public school and and the use of pick up artist tactics. The media is ruthless. There’s justified in its observations. grew up in a working class family no getting around it. No matter how In addition, if we say that Pal- is not why the media feels the need Unbeknownst to me, my roommate stashes his drug para- diligently we argue that a certain in received unwelcome remarks, to attack her – her folksiness and phernalia at the bottom of a bag of old pretzels. Recently, I candidate was unfairly attacked, then we must also accuse her of casual demeanor, unfortunately, was alone in my room and wanted a snack. I started eating there is no denying that any can- the same thing. Isn’t that what come across as unprofessional, the pretzels, and, finding them to be stale and inedible, threw didate, whether black or white, politicians do? They attack their and this is why we might feel wary them (along with the stashed paraphernalia) into the trash. liberal or conservative (especially opponents. What difference does about her. By the time my roommate confronted me, the bag was long conservative), male or female, will it make who it comes from? The Should we dismiss our uncer- gone. My roommate feels I should recompense him for ac- experience the wrath of the media’s fact of the matter is that while the tainties? It’s like what Jon Stewart cidentally discarding the bag; he estimates the total value of brutal assault. media may have made Palin look said when he visited campus – we the lost items to be $100. How much money am I ethically I read John Molfetas’ ’09 argu- incompetent, Biden and Obama did should want the leaders of our obligated to give him, if any? ment in the last issue of the Spec- the same thing, only perhaps in a country to be elitist. We should tator about Sarah Palin and I have way that was slightly more subtle want them to be so many times You should have been more considerate of your roommate’s several issues with it. The first is but no less derogatory. Palin also smarter than we are that it’s em- snacks, stale or not. A mutual respect for each other’s prop- his claim that the media was overly attacked the Democrats, and what barrassing. I cannot understand erty is crucial to a successful living arrangement between harsh when ridiculing her poli- was worse about her commentary why Molfetas would say that the roommates. While in your mind the pretzels were unfit to cies and behavior. Yes – I’ll admit was that some of the things she said elected officials do not “need to eat, you need to remember that they are not your pretzels that the media was unnecessarily were outright wrong. For example, know whether Africa is a country and that you should consult your roommate before dispos- critical when it scrutinized almost “Palin also told those gathered that or a continent.” Shouldn’t we de- ing of them. every aspect of her appearance. A Obama doesn’t like American sol- sire for our country a well-informed man running for office would prob- diers,” reported Dana Milbank in leader with a sense of the world so That being said, you threw away his drug paraphernalia ably not be subject to this kind of the New York Times. She backed we can make progress? Not know- by accident, not on purpose. This is why, in criminal law, superficial nit-picking. However, up her claim using quotes that were ing fifth-grade geography is a seri- the penalty for manslaughter is lighter than the penalty for we need to keep in mind that the out of context. Moreover, a state- ous problem. murder. Your ignorance of the bag’s contents mitigates your media’s ideological attacks were ment like this does not command In accordance with this point, actions. not out of the ordinary, and often respect because it is so obviously I’ll point out something else Molfe- portrayed her in a kind of satirical futile and inconsequential. tas wrote: “Palin, like Obama, un- Nonetheless, you should compensate your roommate in manner which helped citizens view This is the most important derstood what it meant to be grow- full. Although you did not intentionally throw away his her in a different light. distinction that Molfetas failed to ing up in an ordinary family making paraphernalia, it was still inconsiderate to throw away the The media also acted this way make between Geraldine Ferraro’s ends meet.” If this is so, then why pretzels without asking your roommate. Had you asked, towards her because of conditions historic nomination and Palin’s sig- didn’t the media crusade against this whole situation could have been avoided. Additionally, the McCain campaign imposed nificantly less historic one. Geral- Obama for his background? Palin’s you shouldn’t let this incident sour relations between you on her. For weeks, they bottled dine Ferraro commanded respect. I nomination and subsequent expo- two for the rest of the year. One hundred dollars, while no her up, fearful that she would say don’t care whether you are male or sure to the media’s microscope was paltry sum, is a small price to pay for avoiding tension be- or do something wrong. She was female: a candidate needs to have a not due to a fear of social mobility tween you and your roommate. The next time you’re think- excluded from press conferences certain aura about him or her, and but rather, other traits which could ing about throwing away your roommate’s food, check the and interviews for quite a while, if this is missing, the media will be apply to any candidate given the package carefully to make sure you aren’t throwing away and the McCain campaign claimed on the prowl 24/7. cunning methods of the media. anything else. Treat your roommate’s snacks like Cracker they did this to keep her in line be- Molfetas wrote that “for elites, Palin’s nomination may have been Jacks (but with drugs instead of a sweet prize), and you’ll fore briefing her completely about social mobility is disturbing.” It controversial, but it was not his- avoid similar mishaps in the future. these situations. In part, Palin’s lack may be true that elites are afraid of toric, simply because she lacked of experience caused the media’s falling to a lower socio-economic the experience and knowledge I recently read a book on PUA’s (pick up artists). These artists criticism, so she is not entirely at status, but Palin’s ordinary back- required for a serious vice-presi- have devised strategies for attracting women. Do you think fault. On the other hand, her past ground and ascendance to political dential candidate. it would be a good idea to test out my newfound knowledge on unsuspecting females this weekend? Thumbs up Thumbs down Who Cares? While it is not unethical to apply lessons you learn from a book to real life (imagine what college would be like if that The magical three week Milbank wins Dorm Energy Campus Safety: As long as were true) you should not use knowledge to achieve im- period Thumbs where you don’t up give Challenge: Thumbs Looks like down the I’m illegallyWho parked, Cares? I know moral ends. While I can’t be sure what you intend to do to- a $h*t about school because crunchers in Babbit are still my car will be safe. wards those “unsuspecting” females who are left swooning you just got off break and waiting for Obama’s change over your witty banter and charm, I suspect it is not to read you don’t give a $h*t about to come through. Internet game Bloons: Either the collected works of Sue Monk Kidd over hot chocolate school because you’re about make the game easier or wipe from Opus. to go on break. Can someone please put a that $h*t-eating grin off the f*#king bullet in Old Yeller monkey’s face. I’m also worried by your perception of women. Contrary to Hamilton Basketball beats a.k.a. the Commons soda what your book and every episode of Entourage may have Utica College 71-68. It’s fountain. We all love her, but Facebook statuses: Thanks taught you, women are not objects to be picked up and, just like in real life except it’s getting sad watching her for keeping me up to date on ahem, utilized to satisfy the carnal desires of men. I would instead of beating you in dribble foamy water out of how full of yourself you are advise you to reevaluate your attitude before heading out to education, socioeconomic the Pepsi dispenser. at any given time of day. ELS this weekend. status, and general quality Conversations with my deaf Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Go of life, we beat you in Mister Morals is a column devoted to helping resolve the friends since Jon Stewart’s for it ladies. You deserve it sports. ethical dilemmas of Hamilton students. sign language lesson after eight strenuous minutes Thanksgiving: Better than consisting of “f*#k,” “jerk on the arc swing. Commons Thanksgiving off,” and “alligator.” because I didn’t shart my Tastes of Utica: If there were Do you have a dilemma for Mister pants while falling asleep Area Directors accompanying ever a phrase to immediately Morals? on the couch watching on-call RAs on their rounds induce dry heaving... football. through the dorms. Then again, maybe they’ll drink Toothpicks at Commons: with us too. E-mail questions to Make sure to tell the person Adam Vorchheimer at avorchhe@ at the door it’s because you like a little wood in your hamilton.edu. mouth after dinner. All submissions will remain strictly by Steve Allinger ’09, Jason Brown ’09, Anthony DelConte ’10 & Matt Fellows ’09 confidential.
December 5, 2008 Page Insights & Ideas The Spectator Letters to the Editor and the Campus To the Editor: or cover similar capital improve- on the Hamilton campus. my daydream; and astoundingly, it at the $48,000 tuition bill I knew ments. Let’s remember what the It is clear to me that if any group was the kind of gnat that is actually there was something missing. Gen- Re “SA: No Internet Laundry Ser- Student Assembly’s budget is for: of students think that date rape and a three-ton helicopter flying over eral tuition, room and board, meal vice, Yes to Security” (Editorial, we fund campus events, the Movie passing around STDs is laughable, Steuben Field. My first thought was plan… oh, photocopying. They Nov 14): Channel and ESPN, and clubs and Hamilton has done a poor job of that the athletic director had come must have forgotten to put copying As a member of the Student other student organizations. We gen- educating its student body about up with an absurdly inefficient plan on the bill. That must be why the Assembly, I appreciate when The erally do not fund capital improve- violence against women. I am send- to dry off the football field with the college is charging extra to make a Spectator covers Student Assembly ments on campus, nor should we. ing a contribution to the Womyn’s draft from some thousand-dollar- Xerox in the Library. Alright, forget issues. I find your coverage reaffirm- I’m not a fan of the slippery slope Center since, apparently, the admin- per-hour rented helicopter. Can you it, I’m actually glad we pay to use ing when we agree (your publica- argument, but suffice it to say that istration is inadequately supporting imagine if that really happened? Oh. the photocopier, because otherwise tion – or in some cases, your writer if the Student Assembly paid to fix their work to raise awareness about Well this is awkward. we wouldn’t be paying enough to – and I), and informative when we a bridge, we’d set a dangerous prec- women’s issues. Before I go on, I must say that come here. do not. I found last week’s Editorial edent and leave ourselves with less The disparaging “jokes” The as a varsity athlete myself, and a I also applaud the administra- informative. money to fund important campus Buffers make about the other a fan of the football team, my intent tion for the bold new loop extension In certain regards, I agree with events and organizations. cappella groups on campus only is not to second guess the athletic that has been added to the Dark Side the Editorial: The Student Assembly abso- make The Buffers appear to be de- director’s decision. After all, it road. At first, the 100-yard long, The Bundy crosswalk is poorly lutely should work with the Col- parately propping up their sagging makes perfect sense, unless you’re paved semi-circle seemed useless, lit. Its poor lighting and its posi- lege to make the Bundy crosswalk, reputation, since The Hamiltones, from planet Earth or something. but then I realized it included four tion on the edge of the hill (where the Martin’s Way Bridge, and our Tumbling After, Special K, and now But as I stood for a minute to watch parking spaces. So I’m glad to say it is hard for pedestrians to see on- parking lots safer. However, the Duely Noted have stepped up the the helicopter hover over the field, I that a multi-thousand dollar proj- coming traffic, and for oncoming Student Assembly shouldn’t foot quality of their performances year couldn’t help but to mull over a few ect benefits as many as four people traffic to see pedestrians) make it the bill using money it’s supposed after year, while The Buffers’ per- other trivial things that, well, annoy every day. Admittedly, it could re- considerably more dangerous than to spend on student organizations formances have deteriorated. The the shit out of me. ally accommodate ten robust staff the Martin’s Way crosswalk. The and student events. The appropri- Buffers would be better served by It’s probably only because I members, if they all rode motor Bundy crosswalk’s lighting and ate campus offices need to pay for putting more effort into their sing- got a parking ticket, but I figured scooters. signage are both better than they such capital improvements. ing, rather than wildly misguided I should probably complain about I feel that I should mention one used to be, but perhaps there’s still attempts at humor. Campus Safety. So let me say this: more instance in which the school’s room for improvement. -Stuart Lombardi ’09 I congratulate the other a cap- the parking system would actually policies have contradicted normal The Martin’s Way Bridge is pella groups for a wonderful perfor- be very reasonable and effective, if human behavior. A friend of mine preposterously slippery when it Dear Editor, mance this year. I only wish I had those who manage it were acces- was asked to leave the fitness center rains or snows. I can’t count the not left the concert with the sour sible and rational. Unfortunately, recently because he failed to bring number of times I’ve nearly bro- I am writing in support of the notes of The Buffers reprehensible Campus Safety refuses to take a an additional pair of sneakers to ken my neck on that bridge. I’ve courageous letter written by Chel- embrace of misogyny ringing in my cooperative approach to assigned exercise in. Of course I recognize called Campus Safety on multiple sea Mann in the November 14 is- ears. The good news is that next parking spaces and ticketing. One the importance and practicality of occasions to ask if someone could sue of The Spectator regarding the time I will be able to stay for the student, who shall remain anony- the “clean shoes” rule, but how can salt or sand the bridge. And, to their performance by The Buffers during enjoyable part of the concert, and mous, has seen the worst of human it not be conditional to the weather credit, after I called, someone has Family Weekend. As an alumna leave before the Buffers can spoil nature in the form of the Campus outside? When a student walks in- always either salted or sanded the of Kirkland and mother of a recent it. For that reason alone, I hope that Safety bureaucracy. In September, side from a sixty degree day with bridge in a timely manner. The Col- Hamilton graduate and a current stu- the tradition of having the Buffers this student contacted the Super- completely dry sneakers, I would lege should salt or sand the bridge dent, I have listened to The Buffers perform last continues. visor about switching his parking hope that circumstance might lessen more frequently when it snows, and on many occasions over the past 30 spot from New Lot to “anywhere the stringency of the rule. This again should put traction strips down on years. -Libby Robbins, K’77 within a short bus ride.” Thus, shows that some Hamilton rules, the bridge’s slippery metal joints. They have always been lewd Campus Safety was presented with and representatives, are continually The parking lot thefts are dis- and sophomoric, and that has been two options: approve or deny the at odds with rational, cooperative concerting. In my almost four years part of their charm; however over To the Editor: student’s request. But always on thinking. The student, a sophomore at Hamilton, I’ve never seen such a the past five years I have noticed their toes, the team over at Camp and dedicated athlete, has called that troubling string of (apparently) con- with dismay that their attempts The Friday before last [Octo- Po was able to avoid both options event an “abomination.” nected crimes. The property damage at humor have been increasingly ber 31, 2008) I set out from CJ after by simply responding “come back I strongly believe that the good and theft of property associated with meanspirited and ugly. This year finishing my last problem set for next week,” for four consecutive far outweighs the bad at Hamilton. these parking lot incidents is getting was the worst by far. Jokes about the week. Even though my already weeks, sending a clear message that But I do hope that a few small chang- out of hand. date raping women and giving brief period of repose would be ab- a student’s convenience was not a es might promote a more rational However, when it comes to unsuspecting freshman women breviated the next day by Family consideration for them. Hats off to and comfortable environment; and funding these projects, I disagree herpes are deeply offensive and Weekend, I was enjoying the calm you, officers. also that I don’t trip over a cat every with the Editorial. I do not believe demonstrate an appalling lack of instant of satisfaction that only a But apparently parking ticket time I walk on Martin’s Way. the Student Assembly should pay to awareness and intelligence. I was Friday delivers. But at that, worst of revenues haven’t quite covered the light the crosswalk, or fix the bridge, stunned to witness such ignorance instances, the buzz of a gnat ended helicopter fees. And when I looked -Peter Erwin ’11
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Page 8 December 5, 2008 Features Worth Getting Off the Hill For Spectator Between the Sheets
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Despite the fact that it a strawberry cake, biscotti, scones, say that these will lead to a merry different sexual position for was about noon when we arrived, cookies, raspberry crumb bars, and Christmas and a very happy New each day of the year. It even the staff was gracious and showed more. If you are feeling generous for Year. tells how many calories each us to a table. Although I am not a a birthday or special occasion, they position burns and how dif- quiche fan myself, I heard rave re- also make regular-sized desserts that Photo Courtesy of Condomsenseusa.com For Her ficult it is! views from my mother. I particularly include cakes and pies. Rabbit Habit: An oldie, but enjoyed the lemon and ginger scone, As the holiday season draws a goodie. 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However, the crowning highly suggest that you take the your hand some chaffing. sociology lectures more bearable. achievement of the Dessert Booth trip off the Hill to warm your heart Pocket Rocket: Cheap, small and Give your partner the remote, sit has to be the variety of desserts, with the yummies at the Dessert waterproof. Need I say more? Fleshlight: This looks like a flash- back and enjoy that Power Point. which taste just as good, if not bet- Booth. Town Hall Discussion on Diversity: “E Pluribus Unum ... or not” By Nora Grenfell ’12 viduals of every race (including their Putnam’s final goal of assimilation said, “the history of difference will The audience expressed greatly dif- Features Writer own). of different ethnic groups into one still exist even if we become more fering ideas, from the thought that How do you get a Sociology Following the introduction was community. She also brought up the alike.” Hamilton increases social capital by professor, a Statistics student, and a an analysis of Putman’s research relevance of the research to Hamilton Some of the turbulence Putnam’s uniting students under a “common Women’s Studies major to stay in a methods. While she agreed that the as its dynamic shifts. While Hamilton research created on the American goal,” to the notion that Hamilton am- room together for one hour? Hamil- empirical research supported the advocates for diversity on its campus, social-political scene was echoed at plifies separation by presenting indi- ton solved this conundrum with last theory that increased di- Hamilton’s town hall discussion. viduals with specific niches that they Tuesday’s town hall discussion of Rod versity results in less trust, The audience was initially over- can easily occupy. Some students felt Putnam’s paper “E Pluribus Unum: Lauren Tom ’10 found whelmingly critical of Putnam’s re- that Putnam’s research was irrelevant Diversity and Community in the 21st limitations to his study. search. The audience’s discussion in the context of Hamilton because of Century.” An irregularly large crowd, She noted his failure to started with the subject of “social its nature as an isolated four-year ex- mostly made up of students from look at the attitudes to- capital.” Social capital refers to the perience. Professor Chambliss’ initial various disciplines that had read the wards diversity over time, social networking and reciprocities question sustained a debate that was article for their classes, gathered in rather than during just one involved in a certain community. It intellectually and, at times, emotion- the Chapel, mostly made up of stu- moment in the history of a is typically measured in terms of ally charged, for over half an hour. dents from various disciplines that community. She also sug- involvement in volunteer activities Near the conclusion of the dis- had read the article for their classes. gested that, statistically and voting, trust in government cussion, one faculty member noted The result of this cross-disciplinary speaking; the correlation and media sources, and a number that he had heard many passionate meeting was a debate that left greater between distrust and di- of close friends. Putnam has sug- “assertions” by members of the au- questions about Hamilton’s commu- versity was not altogether gested that higher levels of diver- dience but very little evidence. He nity and the American social dynamic strong. Putnam’s data, she sity in fact harm social capital, a felt it would be interesting to look unanswered. said, ignores many addi- statement with which many in at- at the empirical evidence that would Dan Rudel ’10, a student in Ad- indicate the extent of Social Capital tional factors that contrib- Photo by Chris Eaton ’11 tendance took issue. Later on, voic- vanced Topics in Sociology, opened ute to distrust. es emerged in support of Putnam’s at Hamilton. Such indicators could up the discussion by outlining Put- Amy Tannenbaum Dan Rudel ’10 and Lauren Tom ’10 theories. Some audience members include how much TV students watch, nam’s major findings. In a study that ’10 added to her peer’s discussed Rod Putnam’s paper. were impressed with the exhaus- how much involvement there is in surveyed 71 neighborhoods, Putnam criticism. Where Putnam tive nature of his research and his clubs and student government, and examined the levels of “trust” mem- conflates “race and ethnicity” to mean she feels that it should not focus on willingness to look at the “messier” how much theft there is at Hamil- bers of communities had in their “diversity,” Tannenbaum argued that diversity purely for its images’ sake, side of social diversity. ton. Finally, he addressed questions neighbors in relation to the diversity there are other important facets of but rather, embrace and understand Mediator of the discussion, Pro- left looming in the wake of Putnam’s of the community. His study found social identity and diversity he ig- differences. In response to the idea fessor of Sociology Dan Chambliss, research: asking “is it a failing of that in more diverse communities, nores, such as religion, gender, and that assimilation would solve the asked to what extent Putnam’s theory the college or the students that they members are less trusting of indi- physical ability. She also criticized problems of mistrust, Tannenbaum is proven or disproven at Hamilton. do not or don’t want to overcome mistrust?” December 5, 2008 Page Features The Spectator Study Break: Colombian Style
By Nicholas Kernan ’10 a performance. People in vil- Daniel Barrios ’10 lived in Features Writer lages will put on a [dance] show Bogota, Colombia, until the age during festivals and they will of 14 when he moved to Boston. The popular image of Latin bring dance groups for special He started dancing at age six in American music and dance has events.” Like ballet, it takes a his school in Colombia. In Bos- Are You Homesick Yet? become synonymous with sen- lot of practice and skill to be ton, he continued dancing as part suality. Salsa and tango, for ex- able to perform these dances. of the group “Bajucol, ‘Ballet By Rafael Freire ’12 lover has abandoned you is, in this ample, are viewed as rhythms in They are not folk dances in the Juevenil Colombiano.’” Daniel Features Writer way, contrary to the anguish you which dancers rub up against and Ana Maria have contin- feel when you are homesick. For each other as some unintel- ued practicing by dancing homesick people, the object of their ligible singer keeps pace to together during their time torment, the thing that they long for, a maraca. However, this im- at Hamilton and have been remains stationary while they are age is a recent development. preparing for this show the the ones who go away, who travel Latin America had, and con- whole semester. off. As for college students who tinues to have, a very conser- In addition to want- miss home, this phenomenon cor- vative culture. The sensuality ing to share their passion responds to some sort of deliberate of Latin American dancing and culture with Hamilton, exile. has been largely a product of Ana Maria and Daniel are Fortunately for students who American culture or that of carrying out this event as a are prone to feel homesick, we live Latin Americans in America, fundraiser for two organiza- in a time in which media has inte- and was popularized by TV tions. The first is Pies Des- grated and decentralized space. It shows and Hollywood. While calzos (Bare Feet), an NGO doesn’t matter if you are from Tuc- they may lack explicit sexual founded by Shakira which son, Arizona or Natal, Brazil; the insinuations, Latin American provides food and school Photo courtesy of Rafael Freire ’12 person who determines the quantity dances are beautiful and clev- supplies, and builds schools Rafael Freire ’12 is an and quality of direct communica- er. Additionally, they provide for the children displaced international student from tion between you and your family a mesmerizing portrayal of by the war in Colombia. is yourself. Now that you can easily Photo Courtesy of Nicholas Kernan ’10 Brazil. Latin American culture. The second is STAESA, an set up a video conference on your On Wednesday, Decem- On December 10, Ana Maria NGO based in South Africa Looked at carefully, the title computer, you can see and speak to ber 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Diaz ’10 and Daniel Barrios ’10 where Daniel will be intern- of the present article proves to be your parents thus every night if you Events Barn, Ana Maria Diaz will be dancing in traditional ing in the coming summer. faulty. I’ve had the chance to talk wanted. Also, nothing stops you from text-messaging your boyfriend ’10 and Daniel Barrios ’10, Colombian clothing. Money for this organization to a few students extensively about both Colombian students at will be used to buy condoms “homesickness.” According to what back home on his cell phone mul- Hamilton, will be displaying American sense of folk dancing and create sexual education I heard, the moment when you miss tiple times a day: cell phone technol- this different, and more original in which people with no dancing workshops. home the most is just right after you ogy has made it possible for people face of Latin America. With the background can participate and Besides raising money leave it. Accordingly, more often who are away to be “together” in a help of their close friends, they steps are purposefully made to through donations, Colombi- than not, the students stated that moment-to-moment basis. High- will be putting on a show of be very simple. an and Ecuadorian handmade the number of cases of homesick- definition media as a provider of folkloric Colombian dancing. Both students have been crafts will be sold. This includes ness, as well as the intensity of the firsthand communication makes it Ana Maria and Daniel will dancing to Colombian folk mu- jewelry, tapestries, hammocks feeling, decreases over time, not so easy for people to be in touch, dance to five songs from the five sic their whole lives. Ana Ma- and clothing. During the inter- the contrary. This has to do with that in order to keep relationships different regions of Colombia. ria studied in one of the oldest mission, Pablo Abreu ’10 and the fact that at home you have a healthy you must only track yourself In addition to the show, which dancing academies of Bogota, Pablo Abreu ’12 will be sing- definite role, one that regardless of down in terms of technology usage. will take approximately an hour, Academia Mylva Reyes, until ing a Reggeton song, which they whether or not you like it, you are In the end, most people would rather dinner will be served from the she was 16 years old. Then, she wrote. accustomed to. The urge to return be homesick than sick of home. nearby Dominican restaurant moved to North Carolina with This show is being spon- home does not depend on how you Finally, I would like to say that ‘Joels.’ “We aim to give Hamil- her mother and little sister. Ana sored by Student Assembly, the get along with your parents and I moved from Brazil to the United ton students a new face of Latin Maria joined the academy at Dean of Diversity and Acces- siblings and friends. Nor does it States three years ago and that there America, a face that they have the age of two and had her first sibility, the Dean of Students, have to do with the feeling of “be- isn’t anyone who misses home as probably never before been ex- show the very same year in the the Hispanics Studies Depart- longing” somewhere. For those much as I do. I have grown to un- posed to,” said Ana Maria Diaz large theater, Teatro Lisce. “We ment (who will be giving extra who feel homesick, what bothers derstand that homesickness is over- ’10. “Folkdances are a large part would train the whole year and credit to students who attend them the most is the displacement all an issue of memory. One of the of Colombian culture,” empha- then have a couple of shows ev- and are currently in Hispanic from a familiar community into one students I talked to, who also hap- sized Daniel Barrios ’10. Origi- ery December,” she said. “In the Studies courses), and the Sociol- in which they don’t know what to pens to be an international student, nally, folk dances were popular academy we had people from ogy and Comparative Literature expect. told me that he tries never to think among the common people. every age, from little children Departments. Now, the displacement that of home in order to escape from Nowadays, they are performed to a lady of 65.” Ana Maria’s Take a study break and only by professional dancers or mother, Pilar Rocha Goldburg, come at 6:30 p.m. to the Events people used who have received was in the same academy since Barn for a night of Colombian “The anguish you feel when your lover has aban- coaching in dance academies. age seven. Pilar will also be per- dancing, a Latin American free doned you is contrary to the anguish you feel Daniel stressed,“unlike Ameri- forming on Wednesday night dinner and a sale of hand- can folk dancing, Colombian along with Ana Maria’s eight made crafts from Ecuador and when you are homesick. For homesick people, folk dancing is only done as year old sister, Mariana. Colombia! the object of their torment, the thing that they long for, remains stationary while they are the ones who go away, who travel off. “
makes people feel homesick dif- fers in nature from all the other missing it. I belong to the other displacements that cause distress. group of homesick people, whose For example, when people you love antidote to homesickness is to think decide to leave you, you are haunted all the more of home. Maybe the by their absence. You expect that day will come when I’ll be so fully they will run into you as you walk engulfed by my current life in the to class; you look around when you U.S. that I won’t think of any place are eating at Commons with the else as home. Until that happens, hope to see them; you wait by the I’ll nurture my necessity to think of phone for their call. Because they Brazil, as I would do with something left you, you are incapacitated to precious. actively look for them. You have to be found. Re-found. They move “From Where I Sit” is the ESOL column that around. You wait, like in Roland represents the nonnative English Speaker’s Barthes’ “A Lover’s Discourse.” point of view on his or her experience. The anguish you feel when your Page 10 December 5, 2008 Features The Spectator Bachelor & Bachelorette of the Week Jamon Rahn ’09 Kelsey Lawler ’11 Age: Love is ageless. Age: 19 Eye Color: Blue Eye Color: Brown Height: 6’2 Height: 5’8”
Sign: What’s yours? Sign: Leo Hometown: Longmeadow, Ma Hometown: Orange County, CA Major: Chinese Major: World Politics On Campus Activities: I actually hate being on On Campus Activities: Volleyball, IM campus. Hockey, pretending to be on the rugby team, Off Campus Activities: Adventure, Travel, pretending to be a Jan Skiing, Techno, Weird Situations, Big Brother Big Sisters Interested In: Men, more specificially: Ruggers, Jans Interested In: Beautiful Ladies What You Are Looking For Now: We’ll see. What You Are Looking For Now: I really enjoy friendships that come with mutual benefits. Ideal Date: Photo Courtesy of Kelsey LawLer ’11 On Campus: Ice skating Ideal Date: Off Campus: Minar all you can eat buffet, hanging with middle school On Campus: You’ll know when you’re on one. townies at Sangertown. Off Campus: The Deansborough. If you were to prepare a romantic dinner, what would be on the menu? Minar If you were to prepare a romantic dinner, what would be on the menu? I make and Outback catering. Or annie’s mac n cheese a mean Chicken Piccata topped with capers and lemons. Finish with a German What is your ideal date wearing? Rugby shorts Riesling and Crème Brule. What is your ideal date wearing? Classy Dress. Turn Ons: Tumorous calf muscles, a little facial scruff Turn Ons: Wit, Confidence, Beauty Turn Offs: Playing xbox and/or Halo all day long Turn Offs: When you leave a nice shirt in a girl’s room and she never gives it back. Dating Deal Makers: Having a protein shake and creatine with dinner. Dating Deal Breakers: Discussing your video game skills. Favorites Ors Place to Hangout on Campus: Levitt Favorites Ors Light side or Dark side? I live on Center, I like reading the paper. Place to Hangout on Campus: Light side or Dark side? Dark the Light side and vacation on the Favorite exercise at the gym: I mostly Thrillbank 30 Side Dark side. walk around giving advice. Exercise At The Gym: doing mad squats Innie or Outie? Outies are kinda Innie or Outie? Innie, why pullout? Song: “Everything is borrowed”- The Gift to Give: Money for Keystones scary Coffee or Tea? Green Tea, I lived in Streets Gift to Get: Back massages and opus Coffee or Tea? Opus hot China for a year. Book: Hemingway is a bro. muffins chocolate with a pumpkin muffin Midnight Rendezvous or Afternoon Movie: Casino Royale Song: “Will You Be There” –Michael Boxers or Briefs? American Delight? Afternoon Delight. “Guilty Pleasure” Movie: Nailin Jackson (think Free Willy) Apparel Boxer Briefs Hot or Cold? Some Like It Hot Book: Issues in Microeconomics Midnight Rendezvous or Paylin’ Rok or VT? ROK, getting I.D. by Movie: Almost Famous Afternoon Delight? Both? Celeb Crush: Kiera Knightly Sarg is like improv Theatre with “Guilty Pleasure” Movie: My Neighbor Rok or VT? Thrillbank 30 and Campus Crush: She’s a sophomore and meth and a flashlight, but I still like Totoro (Japanese anime is the best) the Pub beautiful. it. Celeb Crush: Obama Opus or DD? Opus Faculty Crush: Danielle Vegas Mac or PC? Mac Campus Crush: Moon Keystone Light or Keystone Breakfast: I’m more into brunch. Opus or DD? Opus Faculty Crush: Timothy Lehmann Ice? Peach Andre Favorite TV Show: Californiacation Keystone light or Keystone Ice? Breakfast: Diner BEC on a muffin Annex or ELS basement? ELS Reality TV Show: Celeb Rehab Gin and make it neat. Sitcom: Seinfeld KJ or Science Center? KJ Quote: “All men dream, but not equally. Annex or ELS basement? ELS, I Reality TV Show: Lost (it’s just about as Those who dream by night in the dusty like trance music and lasers. real as reality TV) recesses of their minds wake in the KJ or Science Center? KJ, the Quote: “That’s how I learned the word day to find that it was vanity; but the Levitt Center is my office. dreamers of the day are dangerous ‘trimester,’ when I was looking up info on men, for they may act their dream with abortion because I thought I was pregnant open eyes to make it possible.” –T.E. with a deformed child” Lawrence Most attractive organization on campus: Rugby Car: VW Bus Most attractive organization on campus: My most attractive quality: my Sarah Palin voice KDO, they are temptresses. Weirdest decoration in my room: Kerri Walsh’s signature on the back of a Red Car: Aston Martin DBS, Grey My most attractive quality: My charm and blue eyes. Sox ticket Weirdest decoration in my room: That’s like spoiling the ending to a really good The outfit that epitomizes me: No Tee O.T. movie. The outfit that epitomizes me: Obama scarves, check them out www.obamascarf. If I were an animal I would be: Totoro because we’re both Japanese anime myshopify.com characters If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to: London, to feel like a Jan. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to: My own Island in the South The best pick-up line I have used: “Want to see how small my Dunham single Pacific and I would never leave. is?!” If I were a cartoon character, I would be: I’d rather live the real life as James The best pick-up line that has worked on me: “I’m a Jan…” Bond. How can someone tell that you are interested?: Ruggers and Jans…I’m The best pick-up line I have used: “Are we done with the games, or can I buy you interested a drink now?” The best pick-up line that has worked on me: “Can you get me a green card?”- If I were out with a date & were charged by a bear I would: Ex-Chinese Girlfriend A) Throw my date in front of the bear and run How can someone tell that you are interested? Eyes, I’m like a wolf on the B) Expose my breast to the bear and scream “Take me instead” prowl. C) Kill your date and yourself before the bear gets you D) Team up and try to fight the bear Biography: contact: [email protected] for inquiries E) Other: Pull a Sarah Palin and shoot that mother-f^@%er dead Think You Know A Better Bach’?
E-MAIL [email protected] WITH YOUR BACHELOR AND BACHELORETTE NOMINATIONS! Compiled by Erin Hoener ’10, Managing Editor December 5, 2008 Page 11 Arts & Entertainment Audiences to be Bitten by the Twilight Bug
By Ashley Stagner ’09 rarely, if ever, a vampire will able to read minds, yet Bella the first half of the movie Stewart and Pattinson. Bel- Arts & Entertainment Writer meet a human who smells is the only one (human or seem longer than an hour, la’s high school friends are truly irresistible. Most vam- vampire) on whom his powers they do add to the films all there but because some pires kill the human imme- do not work—and second, he overall cinematic beauty. details from the book have Fans of Stephanie Mey- diately. Yet, Edward fights cannot avoid her; he is con- Happily, the film re- been modified, viewers need er’s Twilight Saga should be the urge and leaves Forks. stantly drawn to her. After mains true to its source in to remember their names to re- happy with the first his initial reluctance due to character portrayals. Stew- alize who they really are. For cinematic interpre- his fear of Bella’s reaction to art makes an excellent Bella; example, chess-playing Eric tation of the series, finding out he is a vampire (a she is capable of being the is now the head of the school Twilight. Released fear that turns out have been shy and clumsy girl passion- newspaper and a DJ that in theaters on No- needless) and her danger in ate and determined about Angela pines over, and Jes- vember 21 and al- sica is actually nice to Bella. ready set to be re- “The film follows the couples’ In an interview with Pam leased on DVD in Pastor of the Philippine Daily Spring 2009, the film romance from their first painful Inquirer, Stephanie Meyer is currently number encounter in their high school biol- said of the film, “All of us one on the charts and have seen books ruined as getting rave reviews. ogy class to their budding but movies, and I had a lot of Twilight centers things that I wanted to pro- on the high school dangerous friendship tect. My stipulations were love story between pretty basic: You can’t kill innocently clumsy to their inevitable relationship.” anyone who doesn’t die in 17 year-old Bella being close to him, Edward what she wants. Likewise, the book. The Cullens have to Swan (played by throws all cares aside to be Pattinson fits well with his all exist by their right names Kristen Stewart) and with her. However, like all role as Edward. Yet, at times and in their right characters. 91/17 year-old vam- human-vampire relationships, his acting seems limited to Things like that. I wanted pire Edward Cul- this one does not go smoothly. the one-dimensional role the groundwork to be there.” len (Robert Pattin- However, this action does as the good-looking vamp. Meyer and fans world- son). The film, set in not occur until the later part Edward’s “brothers and wide will be more than satis-
Forks, Washington, Photo Courtesy of home.wickedlocal.com of the second half of the film. sisters,” Alice, Jasper, Em- fied with the film. Viewers follows the couples’ The majority of the first part mett, and Rosalie (Ashley who did not read the books romance from their Robert Pattinson & Kristin Stewart of the film includes cuts back Greene, Jackson Rathbone, will also find the movie en- first painful encoun- star in vampire flick,Twilight. and forth between Stewart’s Kellan Lutz, and Nikki Reed, joyable to watch as a testa- ter in their high school bi- However, Bella, although and Pattinson’s faces and respectively) are also true ment to true love between ology class to their budding she has never actually talked shots of the beautiful Oregon to their characterizations. humans and vampires…and but dangerous friendship to to him, is instantly attract- scenery in which the movie However, the actors are so as a source of eye candy pro- their inevitable relationship. ed to him. Edward realizes was filmed. While these nu- good at portraying their vided by shots of the beauti- Edward is drawn to Bella two things: first, that he is merous cuts and Stewart’s characters that they tend ful Oregon forest and, more by the smell of her blood; mystified by her—Edward is voice-over narration make to steal the spotlight from importantly, all of the actors. One-legged Comedian’s Show is Two-pronged In his performance on leg, helped drive home the point By Rebekah Mintzer ’09 Wednesday, Sundquist de- that different is not deficiency. Senior Editor livered a comic routine that Though he used crutches during matched the type of praise his presentation, he was in such that has been lavished upon constant and natural motion on Josh Sundquist, a come- him by audiences and the stage that if it weren’t for the dian, inspirational speaker, media. He performed with subject matter of his routine, and Paralympics skier per- a youthful energy and sense it would be easy to forget that formed in the Events Barn on of humor, and he seemed to he was missing a leg at all. Wednesday. His presentation, have a natural ability to com- Though most of the presenta- One Legged Stand Up Com- tion focused on edy: The funniest disability the humor of his awareness program in Amer- experiences as a ica featured 23 year old Sun- “Sundquist [combined] one-legged per- dquist relating humorous sto- son, Sundquist ries from his youth and about relevant humor with real also shared some living life with only one leg. very personal mo- Sundquist bounded around the inspiration.” ments with the au- barn on his crutches proving dience from his that disabled people can do ev- struggle with can- erything that average people municate with his audience on cer. His tone became markedly can—and have a good laugh a personal level. His jokes serious as he discussed how about it at the same time. got a great reaction from a he feared that he could never Sundquist’s disability small but enthusiastic audi- participate in normal activi- Sundquist is so charismatic that audience ence of Hamilton students. resulted from cancer that he ties like sports again after his members may forget he is an amputee. developed as a young boy. He Most of his anecdotes were amputation but then overcame was given a 50/50 chance of about teenaged or college re- the odds when he made it to survival and had to undergo lated themes—like a date in the Paralympics in one of the extensive chemotherapy and high school with a cute girl most beautiful moments of his Write for a leg amputation. Sundquist gone embarrassingly awry— life. His emphasis on how his persevered and managed to to which his viewers could struggle with cancer led him to have a pretty normal child- relate. While any teenage such a wonderful experience Arts & Entertainment. hood in spite of his handicap, boy could experience a hor- as becoming a Paralympian becoming a champion skier rifically unsuccessful date was the heart of his message and eventually achieving his because of his disability, Sun- that even one’s most miserable dream of competing in down- dquist was embarrassed by an struggles can lead to some- hill skiing at the Torino Para- unusual and awkward bumble: thing wonderful, and despite lympic Games in 2006. Since his prosthetic leg got twisted adversity there can be victory. e-mail then, Sundquist has spoken by accident while playing golf Hamilton did well by in- at colleges and corporate with the object of his attention. viting Sundquist, a performer [email protected] events and has been featured Sundquist’s physical who combined relevant hu- on CNN and in USA Today. agility, despite his missing mor with real inspiration. Page 12 December 5, 2008 Arts & Entertainment The Spectator Weekly
Presented by Joseph Kazacos ’09 Charts The Shawshank Redemption Not too much can be said about The Shawshank Redemption with- Music out ruining the brilliant storyline. This is not only a graphic prison (From billboard.com) drama but also an investigation of surmounting the psychological prisons of our society and even our own minds. With ill-fated ro- Top Albums mance, multiple horrors of penitentiary life, and triumph through the 1. 808s and Heartbreak- seemingly most hopeless of situations, The Shawshank Redemption Kanye West earns 4.7 lettuce heads. Make sure you have a good chunk of time 2, Fearless-Taylor Swift to devote to watching it on CH54 before you sit down. It’s 2 hours 3.Chinese Democracy- and 25 minutes long! Guns N’ Roses 4. I Am...Sasha Upcoming in Wellin Fierce-Beyonce 5. Theater of the by Michelle Reiser-Mem- Mind-Ludacris mer sional musicians; his parents Arts Administrator were both harpists. Educated Top Singles in both France and the U.S., 1. Single Ladies (Put A Conducted by Heather Renard-Payen earned a Doc- Ring On It)-Beyonce Buchman, the Hamilton Col- tor of Musical Arts in cello 2. Live Your Life-T.I. lege Orchestra performs its performance from the Eastman feat. Rihanna final concert of the year on School of Music in 2004. Since 3. If I Were A Thursday, Dec.11 at 8 p.m. 1999, Renard-Payen has been Boy-Beyonce in Wellin Hall. teaching cello at Colgate Uni- 4. Whatever You The program will include versity and chamber music at Like-T.I. Rossini’s Overture to La Hamilton College. A champion 5. Just Dance-Lady Gazza Ladra, several move- of music of the 20th and 21st GaGa feat. Colby ments of Dvorák’s Symphony centuries, he is the founder of O’Donis No. 8, Fauré’s Pavane, and the Tarab Cello Ensemble and Saint-Saëns’ Concerto No. 1 a frequent guest performer of Movies for Violoncello and Orchestra the Society for New Music in with guest artists Florent Re- Syracuse. (From imdb.com) nard-Payen, cello. This concert is free and 1. Four Christmases A member of the Hamil- open to the public. For more 2. Bolt ton college music faculty, Flo- information about this or other 3. Twilight rent Renard-Payen was born Wellin Hall events, call the box 4. Quantum of Solace in Paris to a family of profes- office at 859-4331. 5. Australia Hamilton Health & Safety Horoscopes by Steve Allinger ’09 BOoks Staff Seer ( From The New York Times Best Seller List) Aries: Feeling a little guilty after your Thanksgiving feast? Don’t worry, it’s not from over-eating, it’s just the faint remnants of the guilt our pilgrim ancestors felt after they robbed Native Americans 1. THE SHACK, by of their land and culture. Take some alka-seltzer and it should pass. William P. Young 2. THE APPEAL, by Taurus: A nurse in the health center informed me that if you’ve ever had sex and then felt sick the John Grisham next day and then got better soon after, you may have contracted AIDS. Boy. Isn’t that comforting! 3. THE SECRET Gemini: Contrary to what “science” says, excessive drinking kills only the slow and weak brain LIFE OF BEES, by cells leaving the stronger, fitter ones to survive...It’s science. Sue Monk Kidd 4. THE Cancer: Bringing a friend to work out with you in the gym will make you push yourself harder… ALCHEMIST, by unless your friends are my friends in which case they’ll convince you that Wii Tennis is the only Paulo Coelho exercise you ever need. 5. WORLD Leo: Instead of grabbing a bag of salty potato chips for snack time, grab a healthy sack of soy chips. WITHOUT END, by And then wind up and punch your own face for owning a healthy bag of soy chips. Ken Follett
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December 5, 2008 Page 15 Science & Technology Why You Can’t Count Calories at Commons by Elijah LaChance ’10 Science & Technology Editor
Dieting has become a part of our world and with it, so has calo- rie counting. While recent fads, including the famous Atkins Diet, assert that calories are secondary indicators of a food’s nutritional value or lack thereof, most experts agree that counting calories is the surest way to lose weight. As a re- sult, chain restaurants across the country have been forced to dis- play calorie counts on their menus. As of April in New York City, for example, any restaurant that has more than 15 branches nationwide is required to include calorie counts at its NYC locations. Many other restaurants are beginning to include calorie counts voluntarily or to have calorie counts available, either for some or all items, on request. So what about Hamilton? Hamilton’s food service is pro- vided by Bon Appetit Management Company, a California-based food service company with over 400 locations nationwide in colleges and workplaces. On the face of it, it would seem reasonable for some form of calorie count to be avail- able for the food served at the din- ing halls on campus. I decided to investigate and found that, although copious amounts of general infor- mation about their food and food in general is available from Bon Ap- www.roadtrip.com petit, both in fliers displayed on din- With servings getting bigger and bigger in restaurants across the country, calorie counting keeps things in perspective. ing hall tables and on their website, www.bamco.com The closest thing the meals they prepare, which are with buns contained 840 calories more than fish. Things like that.” example. “You can choose what to specific calorie counts for dishes often the same ones they eat. One and 84 percent of the USDA-rec- Brownlee also explained the vegetables and how many, as well on the website, though, is an index employee admitted, “I wouldn’t eat ommended daily value for fat, not approach known as “stealth nutri- as your rice and sauce,” she pointed of common items, such as bread or here if I knew how many calories counting condiments or a drink. tion” used by Bon Appetit. “For out. This choice is another reason carrots, and their calorie count on were in these things. It’s all I can Searching for reasons behind example,” she explained, ‘they [the while calorie counts probably won’t the website. do [to eat at the Diner] knowing the lack of information, I scheduled Bon Appetit workers] can trim the be coming to Commons or McE- Wondering whether these fig- the ingredients.” Likewise, a ready an interview with Terri Brownlee, amount of cheese on a pizza slightly wen - each personalized stir-fry has ures were available by request at retort awaited me at the Pub. When Bon Appetit’s Regional Director of and increase the vegetable topping a unique calorie count. local sites, I headed off to eat with I asked for the calorie count in a Nutrition for the Northeast. Brown- for a nutritional advantage for the At the Diner, however, por- a new mission. For three days, I Woodchuck Cider, I was told, “A lee explained that getting calorie guests – even those that would tions are constant and the recipes do requested the calorie counts for lot of empty ones.” counts at Commons and McEwen not choose an item if it’s labeled not change day to day. Nevertheless, everything I ate from the Hamilton My best experience was back is next to impossible, since fresh ‘healthy.’” change did not seem to be the order dining halls, including the Howard at Commons, where one employee meals are prepared daily from local When I asked what would of the day. Although Brownlee said Diner and the Little Pub. diligently searched out the figures ingredients. In addition, the entrees happen when students left Hamil- calorie counts had been “discussed Overall, the results were dis- for a Commons hot dog. Each frank- are not served in fixed amounts, but ton and were away from the influ- repeatedly” inside the Bon Appetit appointing. At Soper Commons, furter, I was told, contains 300 calo- rather in hearty scoops. “The impor- ence of stealth nutrition, Brownlee management, any effort at includ- I was served a macaroni dish and ries, 250 from fat. Combined with tant thing to remember when choos- revealed another key aspect of Bon ing calorie counts on a menu, or also this memorable quote from an the bun (for which nutrition facts are ing a meal,” Brownlee observed, Appetit’s program. “We let students even making them available upon employee. “The calorie count,” I available on the package at Com- “is common sense. Beef has more make choices,” she said, citing the request, “would have to be coordi- was informed, “goes up as you eat mons, my lunch of two hot dogs calories than chicken, which has stir-fry bar in McEwen as a good nated through student health ser- more.” All Bon Appetit workers at vices,” said Brownlee. Whether she the dining halls I talked to wished was referring to the Health Center, to remain anonymous in order to the EMTs, or the Dean of Students speak frankly. My luck remained office was unclear. abysmal at McEwen, where I was Bon Appetit’s primary con- told the calorie count of one slice cern, Brownlee said, was that of pizza was, “half of two [slices of people with eating disorders would pizza].” Most workers at both din- obsess over calorie counts if they ing halls seemed incredulous that were available. She stressed that I was even asking the question; ap- Bon Appetit had no economic in- parently, the grassroots movement terest one way or the other in pro- advocated by health campaigns like www.hamilton.edu viding calorie counts; the costs, Weight Watchers to ask for calorie she insisted, would be minimal. counts at restaurants has not spread She suggested any real change in to Hamilton. policy might take as long as three Answers to my questions were years and would also require Stu- more forthcoming at the Howard dent Assembly involvement. In Diner, though I still didn’t receive the meantime, she suggested using any actual figures. It was obvious more general nuntrition concepts someone had asked about calories such as preferring wheat bread before – the immediate response to white and whole wheat pasta was, “Do you really want to know?” to regular. It looks like Hamilton Unfortunately, when I said that I did, students won’t be informed of the no answer was forthcoming. Appar- www.hamilton.edu amount of calories they consume ently, the Diner workers do not want Neither Commons, the Diner nor the Pub every day anytime soon, even if to know how many calories go into have calorie counts available on request. www.hamilton.edu they want to know. Page 16 December 5, 2008 Science & Technology The Spectator Did You Know That? Artificially Intelligent Engine by Saad S. Chaudhry ’12 to checking e-mail, from listening Chou describes the inspiration Wacky Facts: Rollin’ Science & Technology Editor to music to converting currency” for PARDU as he states, “The idea of into one webpage. The search en- this website was initially conceived For quite some time now, many gine is distinguished from the cur- by Yukang & Yeuming brothers Rollin’ on the River have been exposed to artificial intel- rent leading engines in that it has after watching all the sci-fi movies ligence and its immense potential more diversions than Google, with where the robots infected with virus • Over 90 percent of the by Elijah LaChance ’10 for mandating human luxuries in its multimedia homepage interface, created a great deal of havoc. With nearly 900,000 acres of ri- Science & Technology Editor the future by word of mouth, books, and it is less cluttered than Yahoo, all most similar instances occurring parian areas on Bureau of and movies such as A.I. and I, Robot. with seemingly less diversions in the net regularly [and] with a lot Land Management land are • The United States has more You need not be an MIT or CalTech due to more spaced out adverts of virus[es] infecting our comput- in degraded condition due to than 250,000 rivers. That’s graduate in order to appreciate the and more noticeable white space, ers, they decided to create a website livestock grazing. 3.5 million miles of rivers. superlative complexity of any arti- though some critics claim this gives which will address all the needs of ficially intelligent design; however, PARDU a less polished and chop- the viewer without harming them. • Riparian areas in the • The largest river is the very few know how soon such tech- pier image. PARDU will be a unique search en- West provide habitat for Mississippi, which has a flow nology may impact our lives—the But, of course, PARDU most gine with a detailed text input search more species of birds than volume of 593,000 cubic feet answer: right now. Yukang Interna- distinguishes itself with its artifi- as well as an image search taking all other western vegetation per second at its mouth. tional Inc., a company based in New cially intelligent cyber-robot that into account that these images are combined—80 percent of York, has recently introduced its attempts to answer questions that free from any virus.” neotropical migrant species • The longest river is the latest project, PARDU, the world’s a user asks it. However, it is clear Other special features that dis- (mostly songbirds) depend on Missouri, which flows for ap- most intelligent search engine based that the robot has many imperfec- tinguish this multi-purpose search riparian areas for nesting or proximately 2,500 miles. on artificial intelligence. tions and still needs some time and engine is a free online satellite televi- migration. PARDU, located at www. improvement before it will be of any sion so that users can view televised • More than 235,000 river pardu.com, is a meta-search en- real help to the universal audience. events from all around the world • In and around the Adiron- miles in the United States gine, which means it gathers in- For instance, when asked “Where is that they otherwise wouldn’t be dack Park you’ll find some of have been channelized. formation from a network of other Hamilton College?” the robot some- able to observe if they had limited the best canoeing and kaya- search engines, such as Dogpile, what comically replied, “Where it cable or satellite service. Also, this king in the world. Coursing • More than 50 percent of in order to answer a user’s request. is hard to find. I think you already online television does not waste any through pristine forests and wetlands have been lost or The website was first launched by know the answer.” And when asked, bandwidth since you don’t have to dramatic mountains are more destroyed nationwide in the Yukang International in 2004 as a “Who is your creator?” the robot download anything, for, it works just than 30,000 miles of brooks past century. wholesale retail business, and the replied, “My master is A.L.I.C.E. as a physical television set. PARDU and streams, 6,000 miles of business spin is still evident in this AI Foundation.” The A.L.I.C.E. AI also has free online games and in- rivers and almost 3,000 lakes • Nearly 40 percent of the new search engine. For instance, on Foundation is a non-profit research teractive lessons on multimedia. and ponds. rivers and streams in the U.S. the homepage of the search engine, and training organization devoted However, PARDU’s major are too polluted for fishing there are currency converters, stock to the development and adoption “catch,” the artificial intelligence, • The New River, located in and swimming. tickers, and a vibrant link to a cyber of AIML, the Artificial Intelligence still needs more tweaking before it the Appalachian mountains shopping mall. Markup Language. And when asked can cause an appreciable impact on of Ashe County, is the oldest • Thirty percent of the na- According to David Chou, the seemingly simple question, the way people retrieve information river in the nation and the tive freshwater fish species founder of PARDU, the goal of “Who is the president of France?” for their objective needs. Until this second oldest in the world. in North America are threat- the search engine is to bring luxu- the robot, again very comically, improvement is made, PARDU will ened, endangered, or of spe- ries such as “watching television to replied, “I’m not that into politics. not find respectable dinstinction as • At 8,000 feet deep Hell’s cial concern. playing games, from reading news Who is it?” a new type of search engine. Canyon, Oregon is the deep- • On average, the U.S. has est river gorge in North built one dam a day every day America since the signing of the Dec- “Green Investing” for the laration of Independence. • In 1992, 85 miles of the middle Allegheny was des- • Fully 80 percent of all ver- ignated a National Wild tebrate wildlife in the South- and Scenic River, based on Economy and Environment west depend on riparian areas its recreational value. All by Yinghan Ding ’12 happening. carbon cap-and-trade system to re- for at least half of their life. of the middle Allegheny is Science & Technology Writer The G8 Environment Min- duce emissions; Provide technol- class I water, suitable for isters Meeting was successfully ogy and funding for those worst hit • Of the 1200 species listed beginners. For most people, global held this year from May 24-26 in by the inevitable effects of climate as threatened or endangered, warming, climate change, and Kobe, Japan. As a Young Climate change. As a result of our proposal, 50 percent depend on rivers • The Ocoee River in south- carbon footprint are not com- Change Awareness Ambassador climate change class has become and streams. eastern Tennessee is rated pletely unfamiliar terms. In fact, (YCCA) selected to represent a requirement for all high schools among the top white water we hear about these issues all the young people in China, I was in the UK, a cap-and-trade system • At least 123 freshwater recreational rivers in the time through the media, and the honored to attend the Youth Sum- was introduced by the European species became extinct dur- nation and was the site for catastrophic forecasts sound ter- mit of G8 Environment Ministers Union to other countries in the ing the 20th century. These the Olympic white water ca- rifying. Just think about the movie Meeting and to meet environmen- world, and funding is now avail- include 79 invertebrates, 40 noe/kayak competition in the The Day After Tomorrow; it shows tal ministers from the G8 and five able to projects that are regarded fishes, and 4 amphibians. 1996 Olympics. global warming leading to a rise in other countries. During the sum- as “green investments.” (There may well have been sea level, which ultimately causes mit, I, along with YCCA Am- The green investment funds • With average descents of other species that were never a flood to inundate cities on the bassadors from other countries, are funds that redirect investment identified.) 13 feet per mile the Green spoke to the ministers about our River tumbles past soaring coast. toward companies who cause the plan to tackle climate change and red rock walls, desert Big The movie is not completely least environmental damage and • In Maine, there are 32,000 requested their efforts to help us miles of rivers and streams, Horn Sheep, pristine springs exaggerated. If we don’t act now those who try to limit the output achieve it. The environment min- 6000 lakes and ponds, in and waterfalls. to control carbon emissions, the of the emissions thought to con- isters did pass our plan on to the addition to 3,500 miles of catastrophe may come earlier tribute to global warming. Some coastline. • The White River used to than we can prepare for it. The chiefs of state of the 13 countries big foundations, like the Califor- be a main Native American Kyoto Protocol was created in as they promised, and we are op- nia State Teachers’ Retirement • The United States has more route between lower New 1992, and as of now, 183 coun- timistic about the efforts that will Fund, have decided to become than 250,000 rivers. That’s England and Montreal, but tries and regions have ratified be made to tackle climate change green investors. According to the 3.5 million miles of rivers. as a walking trail, not a ca- the treaty. However, it has had in the future. proponents of “green investment,” noe route. little effect in controlling climate Our theme this year is: “To companies, foundations and gov- • Only seven percent of the change. What’s more, as the larg- tackle climate change, we must ernments can more effectively country’s landscape is in a • Early settlers gave the est producer of carbon emissions recognize the challenge, accept fight climate change through their riparian zone—only two per- White Salmon River its name in the world, the United States is responsibility and respond with in- investments than through chari- cent of which still supports suggested by the pale bod- among the few countries that has tegrity.” Three specific actions are ties and other activities. It is cer- riparian vegetation. ies of spawning fish which not yet signed the Kyoto Protocol. proposed and have reviewed over tainly a new method for tackling at times nearly choked the As carbon emission is still high in 20,000 votes from young people climate change, and it may work • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife mouth of the stream. both developed and developing around the world:—Integrate well given the current financial Service estimates that 70 per- countries, it is time for people all climate change into all education situation. cent of the riparian habitat • Freshwater animals are over the world to work together systems and demonstrate practi- However, this proposal was nationwide has been lost or disappearing five times fast- to prevent the potential disaster cal solutions to every community; altered. er than land animals. caused by climate change from Implement a strict international see Make Green, page 18 December 5, 2008 Page 17 Science & Technology The Spectator Key and the Conduit: How Increased Social and Mobile Networks Are Impacting Lives by David Riordan ’09 the BlackBerry, Android, and the damentally use it. Sci & Tech Senior Writer iPhone, the social computer in your Rather, the next step for main- pocket can do everything the PC on stream social networks is WHERE Technologies only become your desk already does, but it also - location-based social networks interesting once they’ve already does a few new things. Namely: it’s designed to connect people in real become ubiquitous. That’s why always on you and its always on, life, rather than augment real-life Facebook made sense when Mark and you can let it know where it is. relationships online. Zuckerberg & Co. launched it at It knows who your friends are, and Take Loopt, a location-based Harvard: constrained to the com- you use it for communicating with social network that’s exclusively munity of Harvard undergraduates, those friends (probably a lot more, based on mobile phones. With it became significantly easier for the and a lot more informally than you Loopt, you can choose to let your site to become used used by every- would even in the most nonchalant friends know where you are in addi- one, or rather everyone at Harvard. online communication. It’s a totally tion to what you’re up to. Because Otherwise, what good is software different way of interacting than mobile phones have location-based for your community if only one with a typical computer. services and are on one’s person other person is on it? But more- But the most important dif- at all times, it becomes possible to over, it was launched at Harvard ference is that it becomes a way to unlock the potentials of mass con- University. It was for a select group link where you are to the rest of the nectivity without being chained to a of people in a constrained location. world, and when it comes to social desk. With services like BrightKite www.emediawire.com It mattered because its users weren’t networks, it means the real world or Loopt, the people physically just bound together by a common gets to matter more than the digital around you matter. For every Cell phones are no longer just utilities for making interest, but by a common place. one. chance encounter with a friend calls, but are now used for social networking as well. And yet, while local-centric social Mobile phones are about to be- on a random streetcorner, there network BrightKite, though at the is far fewer than the number of networks have driven consumer come the key and the conduit to our are countless times that friends time, I couldn’t use the service’s parents who will choose Verizon growth, it’s only the beginning of social networks. So you can get to miss each other by mere moments core way to update - with text mes- for themselves and their chil- place-based social networks. scaled down versions of Facebook or meters. It took two weeks for sages - as Verizon was blocking the dren because they can block or Enter the mobile phone. Ac- and MySpace on your iPhone and my best friend and I to figure out service on its users phones. constrain the use of these social tually, in most cases, it’s now a BlackBerry. That’s information we worked in the same building Then on the heels of Loopt’s networks. Furthermore, while computer that just happens to make recalled on the fly. For the iPhone at different firms two summers demo at Apple’s WorldWide De- there’s no public research on the phone calls. But unlike the com- application version of Facebook, ago. Now, with these services, the veloper Conference and Gawker’s subject, I’m fairly certain that puter on your desk, mobile phones it’s like a return to the days before potential to make serendipity hap- proclamation that the iPhone and wireless providers are going to are inherently social. Its only the Facebook Platform, in that it pen means technology finally em- Loop would forever change pub- be like political parties, children used with relation to other people, acts like an interactive contact list, powers real-world encounters and lic interactions, I started to rethink will tend to stick with the car- whether its storing birthdays, phone in that it provides information but relationships. And the only way to Verizon’s stance on social networks rier their household used. So all numbers, events, or just making doesn’t provide the ability to search get to this kind of connectivity is using its network. Does it funda- those kids whose parents chose calls; almost everything involves for new contacts to add. Addition- through a mobile phone. mentally make sense to block social Verizon because it blocked social someone beyond you. With the rise ally, it’s just another window into But what about the kids? The applications until adequate parental networks will stay on, even when of powerful mobile platforms like the service, not a new way to fun- privacy implications of this are huge controls are built in, particularly they move off the family’s bill.
A and are yet to be worked out, but it since their competiors are encour- Granted, this is a funda- appears a way to control children’s The doctor has been taught to be interested aging them? mentally rudimentary approach safety on mobile is emerging. Ve- Ultimately Verizon made the to mitigating privacy issues on not in health but in disease. What the public rizon has been blocking all social right buisiness decision to block mobile, and doesn’t begin to truly is taught is that health is the cure for networks from their users until they BrightKite (and ultimately Loopt) address the underlying questions build in parental controls. That’s a disease. until these services deployed pa- of digital privacy, but its a step in good thing. rental safeguards. The number of the right direction. 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From a long-term panies,” Associate Professor of reputation among consumers and point of view, we should be op- Economics Julio Videras ex- by eliminating inefficiencies in parts of your daily routine. timistic about the future of green plained, “There are examples their production processes.” Page 18 December 5, 2008 Sports Cross Country Runs Through State Championship Field Hamilton runners are no strangers to inclement weather by James Russell ’10 minutes before race time. With season, it was his largest mar- led the squad in 19:35, while qualify for nationals, with the Sports Writer every section of the course a gin of victory. cracking the top ten (ninth), bonus motivation of reuniting muddy hurdle, the runners’ According to Kosgei, con- and setting herself up for a with her sister from Colby. Gen When Camer- ditions like these are what “sep- Flanders ’09 con- on Gaylord ’09 fi- arate the men from the boys.” tinued her strong nally got some free Falling somewhere be- final season with time amidst a hec- tween man and mischievous a sixteenth place tic weekend of job boy was Bill Reid ’10 in 28:09 finish in 20:07. interviews and XC and twenty-fifth place (out of The senior seems reunion parties, he 89). Reid finished just four to be on a mission decided to check places away from all-state hon- this year, and has out how his team ors. Devon Lynch ’11 used his looked strong in ran in the New trademark strong finish to earn every race. Kate York State Cross twenty-ninth place (28:17). Hails ’10 finished Country Champi- Just behind the boy wonder in nineteenth place onships on Satur- was Kevin Kerr ’10, who in a time of 20:15. day, November 8. squirreled his way to a thirty- Abby King ’11 W h e n h e fourth place finish in 28:29. used her power to read the times, he Completing the men’s top five secure the twen- thought there must was Scott Bickard ’11, whose ty-first position, have been a griev- 28:37 was good for thirty- in 20:16. Surpris- ous mistake. “Pe- eighth place. One of Bickard’s ingly, the girls fin- ter Kosgei ’10 win- shoes was actually sucked off ished just third ning in 26:08? No his feet during the race and despite the strong other runner under lost in the abyss like a dismal finishes by the 27 minutes?” dingy in a muddy Bermuda top five. St. Law- T h e s e n i o r Triangle. Overall, the men fin- rence and Ithaca captain’s action- ished fourth out of 11 teams. comfortably main- packed week - Perhaps the most gentleman- tained the top two end had just tak- ly act all season for the men’s s p o t s . T h e y ’ l l en a strange turn. team was running the course need to mix it
But then he re- before the ladies, which helped ’09 e s R uss ll of Jam e sy c ourt Photos up a little more membered, Gen Flanders ’09 races to the front. solidify the loose earth. Ian Wayne ’12 runs at a steady pace. with those clubs “Damp Apple- However, in the words of at the next meet wagon, the rain!” only defense were six, one inch Madeleine Gunter ’11, it was great race next week. Meredith to become contenders. While many cross country daggers inserted into the bot- still a “mud bath out there.” Fitzpatrick ’11 was just five Follow both squads as they courses do not take favorably tom of each shoe. It was man Fortunately, the conditions seconds and one place behind. head to St. Lawrence in what to rainfall, the Hamilton course versus nature, with both sides didn’t keep the girls down: the After recovering from injury could be their final meet of the gets especially muddy. Any sporting their own weaponry. top five all-Hamilton women and bronchitis last week, the season, the regional champi- optimism the Hamilton team The only man to defeat finished in the top 21. In the smooth-striding sophomore onships. Even gutsier perfor- held onto before the race was nature on this day was Kosgei, process, each was named to the is also in a good place right mances will be needed if the taken away after the down- winning in 26:08. Even though all-state team. In a final dart now. She hopes to repeat her men’s and women’s teams hope pour began, approximately 30 it was his slowest time of the to the finish, Emily Potter ’11 triumph from last year and to qualify for nationals. Lady Continentals Heat Up the Ice with Wins Against Top Contenders by Brandon Leibsohn ’10 in its effort to start the season ond goal of the year. Twenty for good with her first goal of thereby reducing any chance Sports Editor on a winning note. seconds later, the game was the year off a nice pass from the Continentals had in turn- Three days later, SUNY decided off a goal by Kristen Miguel. ing in another victory. Despite the chilly weather Cortland came in for a visit, Pallen ’12. Sharlow put the fi- In addition to the team’s With two games on the outside, Sage Rink has turned but exited similarly to Buffalo nal touches on the match with fast start on the ice, both road this weekend, the Con- into one of the warmest plac- State. A nine shot attempt ad- her second goal of the year late Miguel and Kroleski are on tinentals can establish them- es on campus. The women’s vantage in the first period sent in the final period. pace to break the school record selves as leaders of the confer- hockey team has begun its win- the message early on that Ham- Last Saturday, the number for assists in a season. Miguel ence if they can defeat Trinity ter season on fire with striking ilton is a force to be reckoned one ranked Middlebury Col- is also on track to establish her- tonight and on Saturday. Trin- results on the ice. In particu- with. The team finished with a lege came to Hamilton for the self as the player with the most ity is coming off of two losses lar, the team has demonstrated 5-2 win after getting goals from first NESCAC game of the sea- points in school history if she is and these games should be ripe its offensive repertoire getting four different players. Kate son. An early goal by Sharlow able to continue her offensive for the taking if Hamilton is contributions from a number Marek ’09 showed her leader- put the team ahead for a short dominance. With four players able to continue playing well of players. The women’s team ship by connecting on the first period of time before the Pan- scoring three goals or more, the on offense. The goaltending of has jumped out to its best start goal of the game, marking the thers put the game away with team is able to spread the ice Meg Shine ’10 has given the in years, going 4-2 through its first goal scored this season by two four goal surges for an 2- and instill great fear in its op- team a great boost so far and initial stretch of the year. a defenseman. Miguel and Al- 8 win. The difference in the ponents. No longer is the team with her knack for blocking On November 18, the Lady len teamed up again for three game was the power play, as so dependent on one player to shots on net, the team should Continentals played host to goals and received help from Middlebury scored on four of lead the attack, which makes not have too much difficulty Buffalo State and took care Christie Sharlow ’11 in the fi- its eleven chances, while the it a lot easier for the team to preventing their opponent from of business with a 3-2 victo- nal period to ice the game for Continentals failed to connect execute its game plans. getting off to a fast start. ry. They started off the game good. on any of their five opportu- On Wednesday night, the This season looks very with great energy, which re- To complete a home-home nities. Considering that this Continentals were on the road promising, and with so many sulted in a two goal advantage series with SUNY Cortland, the game was against such a great at Rochester Institute for a wins in the early part of the heading into the final period. Continentals traveled to Cort- opponent, Hamilton was able nonconference game. Unfor- year, it is not out of the ques- Stephanie Miguel ’11 contrib- land the next day. Just like in to learn a valuable lesson in tunately, the team was unable tion that this could be the best uted two points in the match the previous matchup between identifying an area of weakness to keep up with their opponents squad that Hamilton has had by scoring the first goal and the two teams, Hamilton came that can be corrected with more losing 1-6. Allen was able to since its inception 13 years assisting Amy Allen ’10 on a away with a decisive 3-1 vic- efficiency and crisp passing. convert Hamilton’s lone score ago. With tremendous coach- power play opportunity late in tory. Despite the fact that the Although the loss definite- in the first period on a power ing by Head Coach Brendon the second period. Offensive Continentals did not score until ly left a sour taste in the team’s play opportunity. Miguel cap- Knight, the team has improved star Kathryn Kroleski ’09 put the second period, their offen- mouth, they did not let it mess tured an assist on the play and so much over the offseason the game away with a nice shot sive attack was at its best in up their conference matchup padded her already tremen- and it has definitely translated on net with four minutes left in this game as it got off 21 shots with Williams the next day. dous scoring production to- into the team’s success. As the the game to catapult the team on net in the first two periods. Allen, Sharlow, and Miguel tal. The lone discrepancy the season progresses, experience to victory. Despite giving up A little more than one minute carried the team offensively team showed was its inability and leadership will come into two power play goals to Buf- after Cortland took the lead, with three goals to power the to stop RIT on the power play. play and it evident that this falo State, the team set the tone Kroleski put the team on her squad to a 4-2 victory. Lou- Out of six chances, RIT scored will be a strong suit for the for the game and was resilient back and contributed her sec- ise Roy ’11 put the team ahead on three of those possessions, Continentals. December 5, 2008 Page 19 A Hamilton College Student Publication, Clinton, NY Volume XLIX Number 11
Spectator SportsDecember 5, 2008 Peter Kosgei Wins Fifth National Championship by James Russell ’10 break from work and go home National Championships. For made no attempt to quicken the thing back for this race,” he Sports Writer for Thanksgiving, there was one Peter Kosgei ’10, his work was pace. His style represents a per- said. member of the student body that due on Saturday November 22. fect foil to running’s pop star: The biggest obstacle Peter While the Hamilton stu- still had an assignment: win It turned out to be not very dif- Steve Prefontaine (check out the had to deal with was the despi- dent body could finally take a the Division III Cross Country ficult, as Kosgei won the race movies Prefontaine or Without cable behavior of the Cortland’s comfortably Limits). He would get out early men’s team, a former Division to secure his and dare anyone to stay with I program. They knew they first national him. But since Peter can rely on couldn’t beat Kosgei so they championship a sprint that can challenge some relied on an unsportsmanlike in cross coun- NFL wide receivers, he can af- strategy of running very close to try, and fifth ford to save his energy in the Peter, while shoving and some- overall (in- body of a race and then out sprint times even clipping the back of door and out- any competition at the end. his spikes. In a sport known for door track). In this race however, Kosgei its strong community of run- After finish- decided to showcase his skills. ners no matter the team, this act ing second last “I wanted to show everyone ranks among the lowest of the year in his first that I don’t just sit back and then low. Fortunately, Kosgei pos- champion- sprint at the end,” he said. sessed the strength to withstand ship appear- After running with the lead- the conduct of the Cortland run- ance (the only ers for the first three miles, Kos- ners to win the race in a classy cross country gei started to use his trademark manner. race in his ca- surge on the hills. During these S o w h a t ’s n e x t f o r reer he’s ever surges, he’d pick up the pace Kosgei? lost), Kos- on the uphill and then resume “A nice break,” he said with gei was the his normal pace on the level a smile. overwhelm- terrain. After a two month break ing favorite When nobody responded to from competing, the indoor track this year. He his surge at the three mile mark, season starts, where Kosgei will ran with the Kosgei was left all by himself for be ready to complete his second front pack for the last two miles en route to a semester assignments of defend-
Photo courtesy of James Russell ’09 the first three course record of 24:22. ing his titles in the 800m and the Peter Kosgei ’10 kicks back after his Cross Country Championship win. m i l e s a n d “I didn’t want to hold any- mile. Continentals Shoot to Four Wins by Andrew Harris ’11 Hamilton faced NESCAC ing 21 points, grabbing seven Citrus Bowl Sports Writer foe Bates College. Again, the boards, and dishing out seven as- Continentals put in a solid ef- sists. Wood fouled out early, after After last season’s difficult fort, increasing their defensive scoring 11 points, but the team’s WHITE OUT loss to Clarkson in the Liberty pressure on the way to an 85- freshmen carried the load in his League Championship game, 66 win. Wood finished with absence. Rosenband scored 13, Friday, December 5 the Hamilton men’s basketball 23 again, along with eight Sullivan 12, and Ephraim Mc- team was eager to get back on rebounds, which was good Dowell ’12 netted 10. Hamilton’s the court and try for another enough to earn him Most Out- defense in the second half was successful season. Led by Har- standing Player honors for the the story of the game, as they Come support the men’s lee Wood ’09, the Continentals tournament. Hamilton contin- shut down Emmanuel’s shooters, were picked to finish first in ued its hot shooting as a team, who only managed to shoot 30 hockey team in their home the Liberty League this season making over 50 percent of its percent. About five minutes into by the coaches of the different shots, including 17 more points the second half, Hamilton started opener against Nazareth! teams in the league. from Rosenband, who made an to pull away, going on a 22-4 run In their first game of impressive impact in his first to put the game out of reach. the season, the Continentals two collegiate games. Rosen- This past Tuesday, the Conti- matched up against the Col- band scored most of his points nentals hosted a tough rival, Utica Free T-Shirts and candy will lege of Mt. St. Vincent in the from behind the arc, netting College. Down by two points at Hamilton Tip-Off Tournament. four three pointers to help the halftime, Hamilton again rallied be handed out beginning at Wood scored 23 points to lead Continentals pull away in the in the second half, narrowly es- the way in a high-scoring 107- second half. caping with a 71-68 win. The 6:30 93 Hamilton win. Both Lance For their efforts in the Continentals, now 4-0 were led Wilson ’11, with 13 points and Hamilton Tip-Off Tournament, by Wood, who scored 26 points 10 assists, and Patrick Sullivan, both Wood and Rosenband were and pulled down 14 boards, in- with 12 points and 10 rebounds, honored on the All-Tournament cluding eight on the offensive recorded double-doubles in a team. In addition, Wood was glass. Wilson poured in 21 to Game balanced offensive attack. Russ named Liberty League Forward help the cause, as did McDowell, Rosenband ’12 came off the of the Week, while Rosenband who scored 12. Utica’s defense begins at bench to add 17 points, as the was named a Liberty League held Hamilton to only 41 percent team did not relinquish its five Co-Rookie of the Week. Wood shooting, their lowest output of 7:00 point halftime advantage. The averaged 23 points and six the season, but the Continentals’ team’s defense, however, was boards during the tournament, defense rose to the challenge. In more questionable, as Mt. St. and Rosenband contributed 17 each of their victories, Hamilton Vincent shot over 50 percent points per game. has relied on a different aspect GO for the game, and had five play- After its decisive victories of their team for help, from their ers in double figures. Hamilton in their tournament, the team offensive and defensive prowess pulled away at times in the sec- turned its attention to Emman- to the depth of their bench. With CONTS!! ond half, leading by 23 points uel College. Down by one point results like these early in the sea- at one point, in part thanks to at halftime, the Continentals son, the Continentals look poised 14 three-pointers. rallied in the second half for to fulfill their preseason expec- In the championship game an 81-65 victory. Wilson was tations and hopefully reach the of the Hamilton tournament, instrumental in the win, scor- NCAA Tournament. Page 20 December 5, 2008