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The Spectator

Commencement speaker Bruce Mau on design

Bruce Mau, designer and activist, is the class of 2025 commencement speaker. Invited to teach at Arizona State University by President Tepper when he was a Dean at ASU, Mau commented on his longstanding...

Oral Communication Center hosts annual Three Minute Thesis competition for seniors

Charlotte Post ’27, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, the 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition took place in the Kirner-Johnson Bradford Auditorium, where seniors were challenged to present summaries of their projects in three minutes...

Inaugural “Common Ground Continued” event held with Hamilton Dean of Admissions

Inaugural “Common Ground Continued” event held with Hamilton Dean of Admissions

Clemens Robinson ’28, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, students, faculty and visitors gathered in the Events Barn for the inaugural Common Ground Continued event. The conversation served as a continuation of the most recent Common Ground...

Senior class graduation speaker announced

Henry Meisner ’26, News Co-Editor May 12, 2025

Alexandra “Allie” Ennis ’25 has been selected as the class speaker for the graduating class of 2025. She was chosen from a group of the 12 highest-voted students in her year by a committee of faculty...

McEwen employee leaves campus, alleges mistreatment from Parkhurst management

McEwen employee leaves campus, alleges mistreatment from Parkhurst management

Erin Delaney ’26, News Co-Editor May 12, 2025

Kelly Hutchison, a cashier at McEwen Dining Hall who was known for her friendly greetings and conversations with students and faculty, recently left her job partly due to “manager mistreatment.”...

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Pres. Tepper reflects on his first year, higher education and campus social life

Since arriving on the Hill in June 2024, President Steven Tepper eagerly participated in campus activities, launched the “What If?” initiative and interviewed former President Barack Obama. At...

SGA announces 2025-2026 election results

SGA announces 2025-2026 election results

Erin Delaney ’26, News Co-Editor May 1, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, the Hamilton College Student Government Alliance (SGA) announced the results of elections for the 2025-2026 academic year. The SGA President is Anna Gnapp ’26 and the SGA...

Hamilton students produce comprehensive report on youth gun violence in Utica

Hamilton students produce comprehensive report on youth gun violence in Utica

Erin Delaney ’26, News Co-Editor May 1, 2025

Last week, Hamilton College’s Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center released a comprehensive report titled “Youth Gun Violence in Utica, New York: Causes, Context, and Prevention.” This report...

Pres. Tepper affirms support for Hamilton core values amidst attacks on higher education

Pres. Tepper affirms support for Hamilton core values amidst attacks on higher education

Henry Meisner ’26, News Co-Editor May 1, 2025

On Tuesday, April 29, President Steven Tepper appeared at a community gathering outside Sadove Student Center to affirm the college’s support of all students amidst attacks on transgender, international...

Sustainability Coordinators kick off Green Week with Climate Action Plan presentation

Sustainability Coordinators kick off Green Week with Climate Action Plan presentation

Charlotte Post ’27, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On April 18, Environmental Studies Professor Aaron Strong delivered a presentation with an update on the College’s Climate Action Plan. The event marked the official start of Green Week, a student-led...

Economics Professor Ann Owen breaks down Trump’s tariff policies in shifting economy

Economics Professor Ann Owen breaks down Trump’s tariff policies in shifting economy

Erin Delany ’26, News Co-Editor April 24, 2025

On Thurs., Apr. 17, students, faculty and staff gathered to hear about the new administration’s economic policies, risks for the American economy and current market sentiment from a former economist...

Campus marches for academic and immigration protections

Henry Meisner ’26, News Co-Editor April 24, 2025

On Thurs., April 17 at 4 p.m., students and faculty marched across campus in support of academic freedom and protections for immigrant students as part of the Day of Action for Higher Education. Faculty,...

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