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Volume CLVI, Issue VIII
November 4, 2022
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Sean Kingston Concert Receives Mixed Reactions By Sophie Mack News Editor
The Colgate Student Activities Association (SAA) and Student Government Association (SGA) hosted an expanded Fall Fest celebration this past Saturday, Oct. 30, which featured a range of activities in Starr Rink arena as well as a concert performance by Sean Kingston in Cotterell Court. Although students generally enjoyed the activities in Starr Rink, Kingston’s performance received mixed reviews from students, according to attendees interviewed by the Maroon-News. Students found out about Fall Fest in a variety of ways including Get Involved emails, the Colgate events calendar and SGA. Activities included giant corn hole, throwing inflatable axes, painting pumpkins, and food from a variety of local restaurants. Senior Fallon Hemingway took part in some of the activities at Starr Rink, which she enjoyed. “I wanted to go to participate in fun fall activities and to get some
free food, as a senior not on a meal plan, and I thought it went well,” Hemingway said. “I would definitely go again if I wasn’t graduating. I think they underestimated the amount of students who would attend so that would be something to improve next year because they just ran out of stuff to do.” After the daytime Fall Fest activities ended, doors opened up for the concert around 9:30 p.m., and the Colgate 13, the University's all male a cappella group, opened for Sean Kingston. Kingston was set to come onstage to perform at 10:00 p.m., according to the SGA email from Oct. 28. Some students, such as senior Spencer Gump, noted the lack of communication surrounding the specifics of the event. “I had my doubts about what the quality of the concert was going to be. I don’t think it was well publicized and there always seemed to be uncertainty regarding the logistical aspect of the event,” Gump said. “Up until a few days before the day he was performing,
FIRE BURNING ON THE DANCE FLOOR: At Colgate's first Fall Fest concert, Sean Kingston performed his top hits for student body, although many students expressed disappointment with event.
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it wasn’t clear where the concert was or when it was.” SAA and SGA announced the event via Instagram, releasing the concert information a week before the concert even amid a flurry of student rumors that Kingston would be the performer. Another email from SGA on Oct. 28 — the day before the event — detailed more specifics about the concert, including the fact that no guests were allowed and that there would be no re-entry once a student exited the venue. Some students, such as senior Maria Clara Rapoza came to the
concert with low expectations and ultimately had a good time. “I think I got what I expected with the concert,” Rapoza said. “People who were more in the crowd and expected it to be silly and fun had a good time, but people who were on the side bleachers and had overhyped it had probably a worse time.” Students who got there early were able to get seats close to the front, while others who came later stood in the bleachers in order to see the stage, which many believed was too small for the venue size.
“When I walked into the concert, a majority of the people in attendance were sitting in the bleachers and there was a smaller group on the floor,” Gump said. “My friends and I decided to sit in the bleachers initially but then went down to the floor once the concert started picking up. When Sean Kingston came on, everyone had their phones out and the crowd seemed really excited.” Continued on A-4.
Village Celebrates Halloween with Search Begins to Fill Family-Friendly Activities Title IX Office Vacancy
TRICK OR TREAT: Students living in off-campus houses near the village participate in handing out candy to costumed families. Ava Horn
By Maeve Stauff Contributing Writer
The village of Hamilton, New York hosted a communitywide event called “Halloween in Hamilton” to celebrate the spooky season. The event started on Friday, Oct. 28, and concluded on Monday, Oct. 31 in a range of locations in downtown Hamilton.
The Hamilton Community Players kicked off Halloween Night in Hamilton by presenting the War of the Worlds Radio Show in the Palace Theater. On Saturday, there was a “Trunk or Treat” event hosted by Hamilton-area churches. Broad Street was closed to street traffic, and children and adults were trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk in town, while Park
United Methodist Church hosted its coat drive. On Monday, the Park United Methodist Church offered free cider and doughnuts while people were at the Hamilton Public Library for arts and crafts. Starting at the Colgate Bookstore, there was a costume parade and local businesses were handing out candy donated by the Community Memorial Hospital. The Village of Hamilton’s mayor, RuthAnn Loveless, was Parade Leader and chaperoned the activity throughout the streets. Sponsored by the Colgate Bookstore, the Hamilton Movie Theater played the 2013 short, “Toy Story of Terror” for free. Lauren Marshall, web and marketing specialist for the Colgate Bookstore, was the main organizer of the event. The Bookstore is the primary organizer with support from the Hamilton Movie Theater and the Hamilton Public Library. Marshall explained the behind-thescenes of the event. Continued on A- 3
By Ryan Dugdale News Editor
With the departure of Title IX Coordinator Tamala Flack, Colgate’s Title IX Office has begun a national search to fill the position while temporarily electing existing faculty to fulfill a number of Title IX responsibilities, according to an Oct. 31 email from Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Renee Madison. Madison will now serve as acting Title IX Coordinator until the position is filled, effective immediately. Kim Taylor, Dean for Administrative Advising and Student Conduct, and Kimberly Keenan-Kirkpatrick, Esq., Head Cross Country Coach, will serve as deputy coordinators. While Taylor will field questions regarding reporting, resources, and support, Keenan-Kirkpatrick will be responsible for questions regarding the formal adjudication process, according to the email.
Madison emphasized that existing organizations are available to students in need of support, including Haven, the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of the Chaplains, and Student Health Services. The Prohibited Conduct Response Group (PCRG) — a group of trained members who advise on harassment, discrimination, and abuse — will also remain available as a resource. “We remain committed to continuing to provide a safe space and robust, caring support for any member of our community and to ensuring a process that is fair and equitable,” Madison said. “Thank you to all students, faculty, and staff who have utilized the resources of our office, and I look forward to sharing the outcome of our search once this important position is filled.” Full story to come. Contact Ryan Dugdale at rdugdale@colgate.edu.