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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 National Guard is a reserve group consisting of members from the U.S Air Force and the U.S. Army, whose members are part- time components generally holding civilian and military positions. Each state...

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

Hamilton College’s open curriculum continues to be one of the most prominent features of this school that allows students to shape their education around their individual interests and passions. With...

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

Pro “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s the question we’re asked from the earliest stages of our education. My mom always tells the story of going to my kindergarten open house and...

Charlie Kirk’s death highlights the political violence disguised as freedom of speech

Charlie Kirk’s death highlights the political violence disguised as freedom of speech

Peter Cannavò, Professor of Government September 26, 2025

The murder of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 is the latest incident in a cycle of mounting political violence. Victims of these attacks span the political spectrum. Prior to...

Hamilton’s free laundry policy invites both student gratitude and speculation

Hamilton’s free laundry policy invites both student gratitude and speculation

Laiba Arif ’28, Opinion Editor September 26, 2025

Free laundry has become one of the biggest changes on campus this year, drawing a wide range of reactions from students. While some are relieved to no longer worry about paying per load, others question...

Trump is selling residency to the wealthy

Trump is selling residency to the wealthy

Mila Karimov ’26, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

On Sept. 19, Trump released the Gold Card. Consisting of a $1 million gift to the United States (if applying individually), and an expedited naturalization process, this card grants high earning individuals...

U.S. moves to burn millions in contraceptives leaving vulnerable populations without aid

U.S. moves to burn millions in contraceptives leaving vulnerable populations without aid

Mila Karimov ’26, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

Since the dismantling of USAID in Jan. 2025, foreign aid has been halted for people who have retired on it since the program’s foundation in 1961. More recently, this includes the Trump administration’s...

Nation reflects on worsening political division in the wake of continued politically-motivated violence

Nation reflects on worsening political division in the wake of continued politically-motivated violence

Iain McGiffin ’26, Opinion Contributor September 18, 2025

The death of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 2025, is an event that will reverberate through the fabric of our nation for many years to come. His death is the latest in a worrying trend, whereby...

Chabad creates welcoming community off the Hill for students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike

Chabad creates welcoming community off the Hill for students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike

Jacob Shulman ’26, Opinion Contributor September 18, 2025

During my days on the Hill, many people have asked me, “what is this ‘Chabad’ thing that you do on Friday nights?” I suppose I have become the guy to ask that to and I am happy that formally...

The veracity of Trump’s ‘woke’ agenda claims on Hamilton’s campus and professors

The veracity of Trump’s ‘woke’ agenda claims on Hamilton’s campus and professors

Liam Card ’27, Contributing Writer September 11, 2025

Am I being indoctrinated by the “woke agenda” as a student here at Hamilton? Does the faculty provide a one-sided view of policies currently being debated in the United States government? These...

The Vietnam War’s cultural influence on America is greater than that of World War II

The Vietnam War’s cultural influence on America is greater than that of World War II

Julia Granito ’26, Opinion Contributor September 11, 2025

When one contemplates turning points for American society in the twentieth century, World War II is often top of mind. There is validity to this; World War II solidified the United States’ role as...

Editorial 5/8

May 12, 2025

Dear Hamilton Community, Our first year at Hamilton was characterized by a difficult transition from COVID protocols to an environment where Hamilton students could return to “normalcy.” Now, our...

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