FEATURES |
THE SPECTATOR |
| September 26, 2008 |
A Week of Faith On the HillBy Jessie Brown '12Features Writer By Lauren Moon '10 Features Editor Islam Ramadan, a month-long holiday in the Islamic faith, has been going on for over twenty days now and concludes on September 30. For about 30 days (depending on the cycle of the moon), Muslims around the world fast, abstaining not only from food and water, but also from other "impure" activities such as "bad thoughts and actions, cursing, things people normally do," says Muslim Student Association President Del Abdelwahab, '10. More. . . |
From Where I Sit: Hamilton's International PerspectivesBy Zijun Zhang '12I come from China: the country with the largest population in the world, and I am now studying in the US: the most developed country on earth. Both nations are so different from the outside and yet so similar from the inside. Although I have only been in the US for one month, it is not so difficult for me to taste its culture through my college life here at Hamilton. More. . . |
The Wall Street Crisis Pops Hamilton's BubbleBy Lily Gillespie '12I know from personal experience that it can be very difficult to stay abreast of current events and news up in our bubble on The Hill, which is why it is so important to share the recent crisis on Wall Street, which will have resounding effects for many years. For those who are unfamiliar, Sunday September 14 and Monday September 15 marked two of the worst days on Wall Street in decades. More. . . |
Worth Leaving the Hill For: Captain TripsBy Martin Connor '09 Editor-in-Chief By Dan Allen '09 Features Writer Leisurely strolling the streets of downtown Clinton introduces the connoisseur to a feast of the senses: dark and rich coffee, mouth watering Italian cuisine, and a vast selection of fine taverns and eclectic eateries. One could say that hidden amongst this historic business district is a treasure trove of colorful opportunities. More. . . |