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When J.R. Hane ’22 began studying Latin in middle school, he never imagined it would lead him to pursue graduate studies at a divinity school. But through that love for Latin came a love for the classics, and through that, an interest in the New Testament and its cultural significance.

“Using students as pawns makes the world less safe for everyone,” wrote Associate Dean of Admission and Director of International Recruitment Anna Wise in “Russian students should not be punished for Putin’s aggression,” her op-ed in the April 21 issue of Times Higher Ed.

While a concentration in government is not typically associated with a career in acting, Sam Besca ’22 has pursued her passions for both politics and storytelling at Hamilton and will be headed to the Atlantic Acting School in New York City this August.

Amy Zhai ’22 is among six seniors who were recently awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships. We’ll be featuring all of them on the news page in coming weeks.

Hispanic studies major Anyi Rescalvo ’22 will teach in Mexico through a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship after graduation.

Jahmali Matthews ’22 has been awarded an FAO Schwarz Fellowship, a highly selective two-year award in social impact that includes a paid position with a leading nonprofit, personalized mentoring, and professional development experiences.

When Dylan Morse ’22 thinks about salmon, he sees more than a pink fish that cooks up nicely on the grill. He sees a connection between people and nature. Salmon build economies and culture in fishing towns and foster spirituality in certain First Nation communities. When climate change threatens Atlantic salmon populations, it threatens people, too.

Nearly 140 Hamilton student-athletes dedicated more than 400 hours to local organizations on Saturday, April 9, as part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Day of Service.

These are highlights of the first quarter’s news coverage in 2022. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Contact Vige Barrie at vbarrie@hamilton.edu if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.

Editor’s Note: Warning; vulgarity used in title. Communications and Marketing student writer Alyssa Samuels ’25 shares her experience as musical director for the spring theatre production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ play Fucking A, which opens on April 14.