By Duncan Freeman ’22, Long-form Investigative Reporting Editor — When Corey Rundquist ’22 joined Delta Phi in the fall of his sophomore year after a semester of rush, he was confident that his fraternity of choice was different from the other Hamilton frats in that its members were committed to fighting “toxically masculine,” frat culture. …

By Anoushka Aswin ’25, News Editor — What does being Dean of Students entail? My job is really to focus on the student experience outside the classroom and to ensure that the offerings, engagement and the Hamilton experience comport well with what happens in the classroom. But I also don’t see these as distinct lines. …

By Deanna Durben ’25, News Editor — Dr. Omobonike Odegbami started her role this year as the Director of International Student Services (ISS), a new position and department established to better support international students at the College. International students were formerly governed by Dean Harrison in Multicultural Affairs. The ISS department currently lends assistance with international travel…

By Aliana Potter ’24, Staff Writer As a public health major at Hamilton College, I have a vested and continued interest in both the government’s and college’s responses to the ever-evolving COVID-19 crisis. Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that state officials will lift the former mask mandate on…

By Gregoire Winston ’26, Opinion Contributor — Do we live to work, or work to live? As insignificant and flippant as this question might seem, its importance in the well-being of American workers cannot be understated. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of Americans made a bold choice in quitting their jobs nationwide…

By Max Bratter ’25, A&E Editor — “Beef rap, could lead to getting teeth capped/Or even a wreath for mom dukes on some grief crap/I suggest you change your diet/it can lead to high blood pressure if you fry it/Or even a stroke, heart attack, heart disease/It ain’t no starting back once arteries start to squeeze.” This…

By Surya Gowda ’23, Managing Editor — Sitting directly across the street from the KTSA pond, the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art is an art hub on campus. Holding over 7,000 pieces in its collection, it is a space of teaching, educating and art appreciation. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Wellin’s…

By Allen Underwood ’25, A&E Contributor — On Sept.18, the Hamilton community was treated to a night of slick riffs and groovy melodies, courtesy of an ensemble led by Professor Doc Woods. Hard bop and cool jazz were the Doc’s prescription, beautifully performed at the Schambach Center in Wellin Hall. The setlist featured creative re-contextualization of familiar…