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According to their website, the SEIU fights for a society “where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where we come from or what color we are.” Photo Courtesy of SEIU
Hamilton Facilities workers reach agreement with Hamilton administration on union contract
November 1, 2025
Alternative Breaks Trip offers students the opportunity to spend their breaks giving back to the community.
Alternative Breaks Trip gives back to Syracuse
October 26, 2025
Common Ground hosts a variety of different events to raise awareness of critical issues and spark discussions between students. Photo Courtesy of The University of Central Florida
Common Ground holds open discussion on the widespread effects of artificial intelligence
October 26, 2025
Haseeb Chowdry, assistant vice president in Barclays Wealth's Business Assessment & Strategic Analytics team, led the 2014 bootcamp. Photo Courtesy of The University of Toronto
Hamilton hosts Wall Street Prep finance bootcamp for students over Fall Break
October 26, 2025
Will Rusche works at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Photo Courtesy of Will Rusche On LinkedIn
“Making Sense of the Government Search” talk held by Career Center
October 26, 2025
Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani is predicted to be the next mayor of New York City after elections on Nov. 4th, 2025, where he could defeat former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo Courtesy of Politico
Weighing in on the potential upsets behind upcoming New York City’s mayoral election
November 1, 2025
President Trump has been cited throughout his terms as striving to combat antisemitism, but the realities of his claims are yet to be seen. Photo Courtesy of The New York Times
I’m a Jewish American college student—Trump’s antisemitism policy endangers us all
October 26, 2025
Boone, manager of the New York Yankees, is at the center of controversy for disappointing results. Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Ashley Landis
NY Yankees suffer from managerial incompetencies
October 26, 2025
Law enforcement officials, like the National Guard, patrol the streets of D.C. in August. Photo Courtesy of Tyrone Turner/WAMU for NPR
National Guard presence alarms U.S. cities
October 10, 2025
The KTSA building symbolizes Hamilton's interdisciplinary nature and open curriculum Photo Courtesy of Hamilton College
Open-curriculum allows exploration beyond your major
October 10, 2025
NBA Preview & early reactions: Spurs on the rise and young Hawks ready to compete
November 1, 2025
Smart ’28 prepares to make a rush.
Turnovers doom Continentals in narrow 10-17 loss to Colby College on Saturday
November 1, 2025
Field hockey players celebrate their first goal against Trinity on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Do Hamilton sports teams deserve students’ sour sentiment on campus?
November 1, 2025
Hamilton defenders swarm Tufts running back Shapiro ’27 who ran for two TDs.
Continental comeback narrowly halted by Tufts Jumbos in heart-pounding home loss
October 26, 2025
Rock ’29 teamed up with Freeman ’26 to win the fourth flight doubles championship with a 2-0 record for the Continentals.
Fall Sports Recap: Women’s Tennis wins big and Field Hockey moves up to seventh
October 26, 2025
Dr. Robert Ward McEwen, fourteenth President of Hamilton, was described as “a minister and librarian, a tennis player and swimming enthusiast, a lover of chess and a wide reader” (The Spectator, Oct. 30, 1981). Photo Courtesy of The Spectator
This week at Hamilton: Spec throwbacks
November 1, 2025
Bernstein spent several days on campus recounting his career trajectory to students. Photo Courtesy of Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC
Bernstein shares lessons from life beyond the Hill
November 1, 2025
Featured below are a group of students at the August Welcome Mixer. Hosted by the First Year Peer Mentoring Program, its purpose is to bring students together from different backgrounds.
Hamilton’s First-Year Peer Mentoring program helps students navigate college life
November 1, 2025
The Smiths are a British indie rock band. Photo Courtesy of Pitchfork
Your fall mood board, but make it music: song recommendations to embrace the season
October 26, 2025
Hamilton Consulting Group is back in action
October 26, 2025
Bob Sneider (left) and Gabe Condon (right) perform a noon jazz concert on guitar in the 24-hour room of Burke Library, open to the community.
Jazz duo Sneider and Condon perform for Hamilton
November 1, 2025
Excavators converting the East Wing to rubble. Photo courtesy of The New York Times
Trump demolishes the White House’s East Wing
November 1, 2025
Ornelas’ sitcom “Rutherford Falls”(2021-22) covers themes of identity, culture and community. Photo Courtesy of IMDB
Indigenous filmmakers discuss identity and storytelling
October 26, 2025
Recent films have overused unnecessary post-credits scenes, undermining films’ narrative clarity. Photo Courtesy of Movieweb
Post-credits scenes undermine continuity
October 10, 2025
Seeds is a thrilling and ambitious film unfortunately weakened by a nonsensical, violent plotline. Photo Courtesy of Jason Gorber
Seeds: Kaniehtiio Horn’s debut film fails to deliver
October 10, 2025
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According to their website, the SEIU fights for a society “where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where we come from or what color we are.” Photo Courtesy of SEIU
Hamilton Facilities workers reach agreement with Hamilton administration on union contract
Edith Slok ’28 and Siorus Loxton ’28 • November 1, 2025

On most days, you’ll find Kevin Mojave in McEwen’s lobby chatting with students,...

Alternative Breaks Trip offers students the opportunity to spend their breaks giving back to the community.
Alternative Breaks Trip gives back to Syracuse
Grégoire Winston ’26, Co-Editor-In-Chief • October 26, 2025

While Fall Break gives students a chance to relax and reconnect with friends...

Features
Dr. Robert Ward McEwen, fourteenth President of Hamilton, was described as “a minister and librarian, a tennis player and swimming enthusiast, a lover of chess and a wide reader” (The Spectator, Oct. 30, 1981). Photo Courtesy of The Spectator
This week at Hamilton: Spec throwbacks
Caroline Cornely ’26, Sports Editor • November 1, 2025

As parents return to campus, The Spectator looks back at the college’s history...

Bernstein spent several days on campus recounting his career trajectory to students. Photo Courtesy of Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC
Bernstein shares lessons from life beyond the Hill
Gregoire Winston ’26, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2025

For someone who insists his alumni network was “marginal” in helping him...

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Opinion
Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani is predicted to be the next mayor of New York City after elections on Nov. 4th, 2025, where he could defeat former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo Courtesy of Politico
Weighing in on the potential upsets behind upcoming New York City’s mayoral election
Mila Karimov ’26, Staff Writer • November 1, 2025

As the mayoral race comes to an end on November 4th, 2025, the three forerunners– Zohran Mamdami, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa– have begun the closing remarks for their campaigns....

President Trump has been cited throughout his terms as striving to combat antisemitism, but the realities of his claims are yet to be seen. Photo Courtesy of The New York Times
I’m a Jewish American college student—Trump’s antisemitism policy endangers us all
Luiz Gandelman ’28, Opinion Contributor • October 26, 2025
Boone, manager of the New York Yankees, is at the center of controversy for disappointing results. Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Ashley Landis
NY Yankees suffer from managerial incompetencies
Mila Karimov ’26, Staff Writer • October 26, 2025
Law enforcement officials, like the National Guard, patrol the streets of D.C. in August. Photo Courtesy of Tyrone Turner/WAMU for NPR
National Guard presence alarms U.S. cities
Mila Karimov ’26, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025
The KTSA building symbolizes Hamilton's interdisciplinary nature and open curriculum Photo Courtesy of Hamilton College
Open-curriculum allows exploration beyond your major
Laiba Arif ’28, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2025
AI: A force for good or evil? Modeling debate in preparation for Common Ground dialogue
Sarafina Madden ’26 and Meg Stroup ’26 • October 3, 2025
Sports
NBA Preview & early reactions: Spurs on the rise and young Hawks ready to compete
Vincent Manni ’26, Staff Writer • November 1, 2025

The 2025-2026 NBA Season tipped off this past week with some exciting matchups,...

Smart ’28 prepares to make a rush.
Turnovers doom Continentals in narrow 10-17 loss to Colby College on Saturday
Colin Ellis ’29, Staff Writer • November 1, 2025

The Continentals dropped to 1-6 on the season after an unfortunate loss in a...

Arts & Entertainment
Bob Sneider (left) and Gabe Condon (right) perform a noon jazz concert on guitar in the 24-hour room of Burke Library, open to the community.
Jazz duo Sneider and Condon perform for Hamilton
Lilly Page ’29, Staff Writer • November 1, 2025

A groovy duo, Bob Sneider and Gabe Condon, put on a phenomenal concert in the...

Excavators converting the East Wing to rubble. Photo courtesy of The New York Times
Trump demolishes the White House’s East Wing
Sylvia Woodbury ’27, A&E Co-Editor • November 1, 2025

And just like that, the East Wing of the White House was gone. Demolition crews...

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