INSIGHTS & IDEAS |
THE SPECTATOR |
| February 22, 2008 |
CES Doesn't Solve Problemby Scott Bixby '11The open exchange of ideas is one of the hallmarks of the liberal arts education that Hamilton College offers its students. People are, ostensibly, allowed to share their opinions and viewpoints without fear of judgment or unfair criticism. Ideally, that openness fosters an environment where differing perspectives are valued as contributions, instead of dismissed as uninformed and unfair. That's why I am so shocked—and not a little frustrated—with the intensity of the conflict surrounding the proposed Cultural Education Center. More. . . |
Hamilton's Alcohol Problemby J. Max Currier '10Hamilton College has an alcohol problem. And we must do something about it. Too many freshmen come to college and are peer-pressured to drink. Too many students get through the week by looking forward to weekend drinking, despairing when an athletic or extracurricular activity requires them to stay sober. Too many students spend Friday and Saturday night—and weeknights as well—stumbling between various parties and drinking games, ending up incapable of being, and being responsible for, themselves. Too many students are drinking too much, too often. Do we not know this? Or do we just not care? Regardless, it needs to stop. More. . . |
Letters to the Editor on "Fisher Price"The article published in the February 15th issue, entitled "Fisher Price Took My Dignity (And Alcohol)," defied the usually high standard of student journalism of The Spectator. As a second year student, and a RA in Root Hall, this piece appeared to me and many of my peers to be the trivial whining of a student who is unhappy with her room. The main problems with the dorm stated in the article were the presence of the childcare center and the stigma of living in a substance free dorm. More. . . |
Opening Pandora's Box: Kosovo's Independenceby John Malfetas '09This past Sunday, Albanians in Kosovo, holding Albanian and American flags, celebrated the unilateral independence of Kosovo from Serbia. The decision was ratified by the Kosovo parliament. Since 1999, Kosovo had been under the auspices of a UN protected, Albanian-led administration. In Kosovo, emotions, nationalism and history play a significant role in forming current politics. Kosovo has extreme symbolic value for both Serbian and Albanian nationalism. More. . . |
The Gossip Box"An Increasingly Laaaarge Demand..."The Rumor The Thomas B. Rudd Health Center recently decided to expand the free prophylactic selection on campus, with choices including various textures, lubrication, and brands that traditionally serve those who are better equipped to safely make adult decisions. This is in addition to the Durex brand, which came in a mere four colors and held a monopoly on the condoms at Hamilton.. This is in response to a growing demand amongst the newest members of the student body. More. . . |