2017, on a national level, has been marked by the issues of sexual assault, free speech, and mental health, among others; many of these issues manifested themselves on Hamilton’s campus. This manifestation has been reflected throughout the pages of
The Spectator
. As such, these topics are demonstrably present in
The Spectator
’s Best of 2017, as compiled by Editor-in-Chief Charles Dunst and Managing Editor Will Kaback. Dunst and Kaback’s selections do in fact differ, with these two editors holding divergent views on many of these issues. All things considered, the editors are pleased to present our favorite articles and graphics of 2017.
Articles
These five articles are the selected favorites of Charles Dunst, Editor-in-Chief for the Spring 2018 semester, a position which he has held since August. Dunst previously served as an Opinion Editor.
Higher expectations
By The Editorial Board
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College endowment surpasses $1 billion, says President Wippman
By Benjamin Katz ’20, Staff Writer
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Want to unite the country? Get rid of Twitter – The Spectator
Prior to last week’s “Common Ground” event, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be a guest at a dinner…
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The demise of Hollywood as we know it
By Jake Bolster ’19, Staff Writer
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Is “self-care” bullsh*t?
By Peter Case ’21, Staff Writer
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These five articles are the selected favorites of Will Kaback, who will be the Managing Editor for the Spring 2018 semester. Kaback previously served as an Opinion Editor.
In the wake of a tragedy, maybe the world should stop spinning for a moment
By Charles Dunst ’18, Editor-in-Chief
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“Unconditional love and support” — approaching mental health on campus
By Gavin Meade ’20, Staff Writer
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Letter to the Editor: racists in the classroom
By Peter F. Cannavò, Associate Professor of Government, Director of Environmental Studies Program
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LaVar Ball deserves a place in the pantheon of basketball geniuses
By Patrick Malin ’18, Sports Editor
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GOP plan imposes taxes on College employee benefits, investments
By Charles Dunst ’18, Editor-in-Chief
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Graphics
These five graphics are the selected favorites of Charles Dunst, Editor-in-Chief for the Spring 2018 semester, a position which he has held since August. Dunst previously served as an Opinion Editor.
Illustration by Heidi Wong ’20
Photo by Katherine O’Malley ’19
Illustration by Heidi Wong ’20
Photo courtesy of Erin Walicki ‘20
These graphics are the selected favorites of Will Kaback, who will be the Managing Editor for the Spring 2018 semester. Kaback previously served as an Opinion Editor.
Photo by Levana Lyu ’21
Photo Courtesy of @HamiltonWBB/Twitter
Illustration by Charles Dunst’ 18
Photo from 1972 edition of The Spectator
Note: The selected articles and graphics reflect the preferences of the two individual editors. They are not necessarily representative of the opinions and values of
The
Spectator
Editorial Board. Thank you for reading; here’s to a prosperous 2018.
