Winter 2015 by The Continental

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Winter 2015

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the continental

Winter 2015

Great Names | Abroad Horror Stories | #hibernate Instagram Contest

DETAILS AT CLINTONPOTTERY.COM

the continental a student-run magazine based at hamilton college TED NEHRBAS & LILY SIFF editors in chief TAYLOR HEALY director of creative production ABBY PYNCHON & ALICJA ZAK directors of photography CAROLINE WALTON director of advertising on the hill editor ALI GAY talk of the town editor JACK CARTWRIGHT features editor MARA WILSON style editors MAGGIE MALONEY & JENNA LANGBAUM society editor MAX INGRASSIA travel editor ADELAIDE SMITH design VICTORIA BULLIVANT, CAT CRANDALL, MICHAEL LEVY, JULIE LIN, CHENCHEN ZHAO web advisor CASEY COLLINS social media director CAROLINE LANGAN advertising KEVIN ANGLIM, TUCKER HAMLIN, CHRIS WILSON, JACQUELINE YOUNG editors at large GRACE BOWERS, STEVEN GROSS, LAURA CHONG writers NATALIE ADAMS, CATIE COOPER, CAT CRANDALL, EMILY FISHER, ALI GAY, ANDREW GIBELEY, CAROLINE GLOVER, MAGGIE HAAG, GARRETT HISCANO, DILLION KELLY, ELLIE KIERNAN, CAROLINE LANGAN, JENNA LANGBAUM, JAMIE LEE, VICTORIA MADSEN, MAGGIE MALONEY, ANANDITA MARIWALA, JACK MCCAFFERY, SHANNON O’BRIEN, MARY RICE,TURNER TRAPP, MARA WILSON, MICHELLE WOODWARD, DYLLON YOUNG photographers ANNA ARNN, BENJAMIN BALICK, MANDY LIN, BEN MITTMAN, EMILY MOSCHOWITS, PAULA ORTIZ, SEAN HENRY-SMITH, SARAH WALLACK, ALICJA ZAK founder KATIE CHILDS founding editor KATE STINCHFIELD

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from the editors As the snow piles up, and the most convenient paths across campus are sheeted in ice, Hamilton students huddle in the library and thaw their hands with Opus Magnums. Although some students complain about their frost bitten feet, Hamilton is capable of weathering far worse conditions than the alleged winter storm Juno. We’ve found ways to thrive, despite the deadly Hamilton wind tunnels and arctic temperatures. FebFest’s chili has put some hair on our chests and Valentine’s Day on campus has brought together even the most unlikely of couples.

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We’ve been savoring our last winter on the Hill, and putting together this issue has opened our eyes to all the fun Hamilton offers. Student plays have entertained our minds (see page 15), while ethnic delights in Utica have keep us well fed (see page 22). Chilly seniors are taking advantage of their last year to explore a variety of fascinating independent studies (see page 10), and juniors have escaped the frigid climate through their escapades abroad (see page 36). Everyone should embrace the season by taking a spin on the Kennedy Center’s skating pond (see page 26), and get involved in the local community by participating in the Sidekick program—every hero needs a sidekick (see page 12). Even if you choose not leave your dorm room, let our student-friendly recipes keep you nourished (see page 14). With one semester left, we certainly won’t let the weather keep us from experiencing Hamilton at its fullest. Even if this issue doesn’t succeed at “toasting your buns,” we hope this it helps you find some joy this winter. In the meantime, you can find our team throwing snowballs outside the Pub and gorging on popcorn on Wednesday nights.

On the Cover Kennedy Arts Center

On the Hill

Society

Warriors Of The Snow 4 Yoga With Patty Kloidt 6 My French Revolution 7

Bite of Utica 22 Design through Decades 24 Kennedy Skating Pond 26

Talk of the Town

Style

Spring is coming! Lily and Ted

Cultural Affairs 8 Make Your Own Class 10 Hamilton Sidekicks 12 Continental Recipes 14

in this issue

What Not To Wear 27 High Fashion On the Hill 28 Spotted 30 Boots Are Made For Walking 32

Features

Travel

Charlie Wilson On Center Stage 15 20 Names And Counting 16 Meet Patrick Mullane 18 Off Campus Cycling 20

The B24 Incident 34 Budapest, Hungary Feature 36 Corky Evening in the Annex 37 Local Skiing Destinations 38

Instagram Contest #hibernate 44 Getting to Know Patrick Mullane page 18

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Design Through the Decades

The B24 Incident page 34

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table of contents

On the Cover Kennedy Arts Center

On the Hill

Society

Warriors Of The Snow 4 Yoga With Patty Kloidt 6 My French Revolution 7

Bite of Utica 22 Design through Decades 24 Kennedy Skating Pond 26

Talk of the Town

Style

Spring is coming! Lily and Ted

Cultural Affairs 8 Make Your Own Class 10 Hamilton Sidekicks 12 Continental Recipes 14

in this issue

What Not To Wear 27 High Fashion On the Hill 28 Spotted 30 Boots Are Made For Walking 32

Features

Travel

Charlie Wilson On Center Stage 15 20 Names And Counting 16 Meet Patrick Mullane 18 Off Campus Cycling 20

The B24 Incident 34 Budapest, Hungary Feature 36 Corky Evening in the Annex 37 Local Skiing Destinations 38

Instagram Contest #hibernate 44 Getting to Know Patrick Mullane page 18

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Design Through the Decades

The B24 Incident page 34

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on the hill

Warriors of the snow Hamilton’s apline ski team

Garret Hiscano ’15

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Photo by Ben Mittman

lthough many Hamilton students participate in varsity and club athletics, few are aware of the breadth of Hamilton’s sports offerings. Hamilton’s Alpine Ski racing team is an example of a sport that students tend to overlook. Not to be confused with Hamilton’s Nordic Skiing team, which is more closely compared to endurance running, the Alpine Ski team fields both men’s and women’s teams in Giant Slalom (“GS”) and Slalom events; the former requires skiers to take fewer turns with wider arcs, and is aided by relatively longer skis, while the latter features longer courses in which gates are set much closer together. Racers compete individually in timed events, and times are then aggregated, adding a team component to the sport.

Hamilton Alpine league pits them against a wide range of competitors, which includes larger schools like the US Military Academy at West Point and Cornell, but also smaller schools more similar to Hamilton, like Colgate and Skidmore. This detail cannot be overstated—it essentially means that larger schools have the ability to support teams of upwards of 100 students, giving them far larger talent pools from which to draw. This is not to suggest Hamilton’s teams are not competitive: sophomore team member Michael Carducci commented that “Despite losing Carter White ‘14, who was in the top three in our division, I think we’ll have a really good team this year. We seem to have a lot of freshman interestwhich seems promising.” It’s important to note that as a club sport, the Hamilton Alpine Ski team welcomes racers of all ski levels, giving students the opportunity to practice and improve. Sadly, Upstate New York is missing the inclines and elevations found in east coast ski-enclaves like Vermont, but students have learned to embrace a few nearby offerings. Hamilton Alpine practices are primarily conducted twice a week at Labrador Mountain, about an hour away, in Truxton, New York, and occasionally at Toggenburg Mountain, which although smaller,

is just 45 minutes away in Fabius, New York. Both mountains are objectively small, but provide ample pitch and room to run gate-training drills essential for race preparation. Racing isn’t limited to Upstate New York. However, Hamilton’s division frequently takes them to other mountains in the Northeast to compete. Costs associated with transportation are covered by a fixed fee, which team members pay at the beginning of each season. This fee also contributes to the cost of an on-site racing coach, who assists the team captains in leading practices.

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on the hill

Warriors of the snow Hamilton’s apline ski team

Garret Hiscano ’15

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Photo by Ben Mittman

on the hill

Don’t Forget to Breathe: MY FRENCH REVOLUTION:

An Approach to Yoga Life with Patty Kloidt

atty Kloidt, an Associate Professor of Physical Education and the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, first arrived to Hamilton in November of 2002. Upon arrival, she began teaching yoga within the Physical Education department. You may have taken a yoga class with her before to satisfy a P.E. requirement, or you might have caught a glimpse of her on the lacrosse field. Regardless, Kloidt’s over 15 years of experience practicing yoga and her success as a lacrosse coach, make her an important player in Hamilton’s athletic community. When asked why she first began practicing yoga, Kloidt replied, “I was looking for a new method of exercise that was easier on the body, but felt like a great workout once completed. I have grown from having yoga in my life and also from having people from the yoga community in my life. It helps me be present with people in both celebration and sorrow, and I really appreciate that aspect of yoga.” In her spare moments off the field and out of the studio, Kloidt enjoys spending time with her partner, Colette Gilligan, and their twin daughters, Tess and Maeve. She also enjoys gardening and staying active by cycling and running with her dog, Gus. In addition, Kloidt has also enjoyed playing golf. Her involvement with athletics on and off the field only confirms the fact that she is an extremely active Hamiltonian. Kloidt has served as the Head Women’s Lacrosse coach for the past 12 years and has been extremely successful in this role. Specifically, she has led the team to reach the postseason every year, led the lacrosse program to their first ever NCAA Division III title in 2008, and was also rewarded the Division III coach of the year award after Hamilton’s 2008 victory. Through integrating her experience with yoga teachings onto the lacrosse field, Kloidt ensures that the focus on mindfulness in yoga translates to her team. While players can get

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Michelle Woodward ’17

competitive on the field, Kloidt maintains a calm attitude through the power of breathing, positive thinking, and teaches her girls to do the same. “I know it helps me in coaching, because sport is a venue that is very real and honest; being present in your sport is so important and, as a leader of a team, it is important for me to be present in every moment with my team, and to teach them to join me in this exercise of mindfulness so that they stay in the moment and play forward,” says Kloidt. Kloidt recommends yoga as a physical exercise that can also provide students with a mental break from school, while training the mind to be present and positive. From a physical standpoint, yoga can also strengthen the body and improve flexibility. While many students deal with the stresses of school and life in unhealthy ways, Kloidt maintains that yoga is a perfect, and positive, alternative for stress reduction. She thinks that yoga is important because of its ability to help students quell unhealthy stresses and maintain mindfulness throughout the semester. Kloidt encourages students to focus inwardly, through breathing and moving fluidly, and encourages students to rest at the end of an intense session. She jokes that her class is the only one on campus where students are allowed to fall asleep. “I love to help our students relax and find peace in our classes. Our students are stimulated by so many things—phones, social media…and my class is an opportunity for them to take a break from the world and focus on themselves,” offers Kloidt. Clearly, there are numerous advantages to taking yoga with Coach Kloidt. Kloidt describes yoga as “the art of moving, so that you can be still.” The practice of fluid motions sink into the body, and leave you feeling more refreshed, mindful, and alive. Some of her favorite poses include Triangle, Pigeon, and the Vinyasa Warrior Series. Photo by Paula Ortiz

A Changed Perspective on the Language Table Experience Ali Gay ’17

D’accord, la table française…qui ira cette semaine? In English that translates to “Okay, the French table…who will be going this week?” Shoot. I wrinkle my nose in distaste, as I am reminded of Professor Van de Wiele’s requirement for her students to attend at least two French Table dinners throughout the semester. Honestly, fulfilling this requirement of my French-211 Literature course has been extremely low on my list of priorities, but I know that if I wait any longer to get to the dinners, I’ll definitely be in trouble. Sighing to myself as quietly as possible, I slowly raise my hand with a half-hearted, « J’irai, Madame » (“I’ll go, Ma’am”). Do I really have a choice? The following day at 6:00pm, I weave my way through the throng of hungry students in Commons to get to the staircase leading to the back balcony, where French Table meets every Tuesday at 6pm and Friday at noon. Climbing the stairs with my steaming mashed potatoes and pot au feu (it’s some type of beef stew, I think), I’m thinking of ten other things I could and should be doing, but I force myself to take a seat at the table, greet those around me with a smile, and force out a “Bonjour! Je m’appelle Ali” (“Hello! My name is Ali”). I find myself between a classmate of mine, Genevieve, and my former R.A., Gaby. These familiar faces already make me feel a bit happier to be there. Soon enough, I’m chatting away with Gaby about our memories from Major last year, her family back in Miami, and the courses we’re taking. At the opposite corner of the giant table where we’re seated, Professor Van de Wiele is immersed in a deep discussion with two French-110 students about the difference between muffins and cupcakes, which then turns to a discussion about products we have in America that aren’t usually found in France. At the other corner of the table, another French professor raves about the Hamilton-in-France program, and speaks to students about their study-abroad plans. Almost instinctively, I look down at my watch and I’m surprised when I see the time: 7:00pm already! It’s only after I grab my things and head out the dining hall door that I finally admit to myself—I may have actually enjoyed that. After attending the French Table a few times throughout my past year and a half as a French student, I have learned to appreciate the experience and the opportunity to share a meal with people interested in a common language and culture. That’s where the beauty of the experience lies—in the common ground.

At language table meals, whether it’s Spanish, Italian, Japanese, or French, students at different levels of fluency can come together, converse, and practice the language skills they learn in the classroom. The same holds true for the faculty involved. My professor, Aurélie, explains that the first goals of the language table meals are to “make the language alive, appropriate the language, and make the language reflect [the students’] own times.” She suggests that the language becomes more relevant for students with these meals, because students can contextualize the things they’ve learned in the classroom. She also addressed the beauty of the language tables’ ability to bring together students with different fluencies and experiences with the language. Higher-level students have “a chance to shine, and to realize how much they have learned,” while introductory-level students have the opportunity to learn more sophisticated vocabulary. Language table meals benefit students of all experience levels and provide students the opportunity to share a meal in a second language. Even students without a formal language education can pop in for a good meal and even better company. Sitting in class the following day, the question comes up once again. « D’accord…la table française. Qui ira cette semaine ? » This time, there is no sighing or hesitation on my part. I raise my hand immediately and say, « Moi! ».

Illustrations by Sarah Wallack

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on the hill

Don’t Forget to Breathe: MY FRENCH REVOLUTION:

An Approach to Yoga Life with Patty Kloidt

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Michelle Woodward ’17

A Changed Perspective on the Language Table Experience Ali Gay ’17

Illustrations by Sarah Wallack

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talk of the town

Catie Cooper’15

Hamilton College hosts a student body made up of people who come from an eclectic assortment of cultural backgrounds. The Cultural Affairs Committee, a subset of Student Assembly, promotes diversity and gives a taste — literally — of the cultures represented on campus. As the committee’s Chair, I work with a group of five other Hamilton students, including Savannah Alvarado ’15, Abby Armstrong ’15, Katie Conroy ’16, Sara Nolan ’16 and Jose Olivares ’16. Our main event is the Cultural Food Truck Series, which takes place every other Wednesday at 5 P.M. in the Sadove Living Room. The food truck series was created last spring in the hopes of educating people about all of the cultures and cultural opportunities on campus. Our goal was to create an event that people could anticipate and look forward to. We want Hamilton’s community to recognize that there is a food truck event every second Wednesday of the month and we hope students who attend the event can learn about the various cultures on campus. Hamilton is lucky to have so many cultural groups on campus, and we hope to showcase them and to let people know that these groups exist and are always looking for members and participants. Our events are special because they are about more than just food. We ask groups to have cultural music playing and provide information to everyone

who walks in. Most importantly, we love to showcase the students behind these cultures. Their passion and ability to educate others about their respective cultures really makes for wonderful events with fun and informative atmospheres. Seeing a peer from your math class serving you traditional food from his culture adds a level of connectivity one might not get otherwise. Not only can you savor a particular culture through its food at this event, but also you can connect to it through a shared love of music, a fun fact or even through a person. We have hosted many of these events and have highlighted groups such as the French Club, La Vanguardia, Caribbean Students Association, Hillel, the Spanish Club and so many more. You can expect to see anywhere between 50 and 100 of your peers at these events, so it is a good idea to try and get there a little bit early. But you should definitely come on out and enjoy great cultures, great food, great music and great people. If you are interested in the Cultural Food Truck Series, come to one of our events and look out for emails. You can also become involved by contacting us at culture@hamilton.edu or coming to our meetings on Wednesdays at 4:30 P.M. in the Sadove Living Room. We hope to build the series and expand its presence on campus in the coming months!

Photo by Mandy Lin 8

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talk of the town

Catie Cooper’15

Photo by Mandy Lin 8

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talk of the town

Make Class your own

Shannon O’Brien ’15

Known for its open curriculum, Hamilton encourages students to explore a wide-range of academic disciplines and obscure interests. Some students, however, choose to design their own courses and follow their individual academic passions through independent studies. Lindsey Luker ’15 conducted an independent study throughout the fall semester entitled “No Child Left Behind Bars: A Study of Education Reform in U.S. Correctional Facilities.” Having first become interested in the prison system when she took Professor of English and Creative Writing Doran Larson’s course on prison writers of the twentieth century, she decided to explore current programs available to prisoners seeking education, comparing them to similar programs in European prisons. Her choice of comparison was strategic, noting “European cultures have a much more effective approach to incarceration.” 10

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Photo featuring Kathleen Allen by Paula Ortiz

talk of the town Although Luker admits that conducting an independent study requires a good amount of self-discipline, she believes that the flexibility of pursuing her own interests has been refreshing and rewarding. Luker states that her study was particularly difficult, however, because of the bleakness of the topic. Although she discovered some successful educational programs in prisons around the country, Luker explains that she has also “come to understand that education is not a huge facet of prison culture.” “It is glaringly evident that the U.S. has an agenda when it comes to the way they handle incarceration,” Luker adds, “and consideration for the people involved and their futures is not always part of that agenda.” Her research has revealed just how corrupt and broken the American prison system is, and consequently, she hopes to one day become involved in prison reform initiatives. “The literature on the subject stresses the importance of collaboration among reformers and incarcerated Americans,” Luker says. “So I’d have to get my foot in the door somewhere.”

The study has been draining, but Goodman asserts that her research on Native American rights has helped affirm her interest in a career that addresses social injustices at a structural level, hoping to tackle such injustices at a community level someday. “I am learning more and more about this each day. I could do research forever and never know enough about how federal policy fails once it hits the ground because there are so many different communities that these laws impact in their own unique ways,” Goodman says. “What I do know is that it is not working.” Kathleen Allen ’15 carried out an independent study project entitled “An Examination of NonPharmacological Treatments for ADHD.” In contrast to looking at mainstream medical drug treatments, Allen’s project explored alternative, more natural treatments for the disorder including diet changes, nutritional supplements, exercise, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, homeopathy and biofeedback. “I started thinking about it when I realized how prevalent ADHD is on college campuses and saw the behavioral and personality changes in my friends when they took stimulants,” Allen explains. After reading renowned food journalist Michael Pollan’s book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, which discusses the links between microbiota in the gut and behavioral change, Allen began to think about the possibility of connections between ADHD and diet.

Allie Goodman ’15 spent the semester doing an independent study called “Women in the Web: Exploring Legal Protection of Native American Women in the U.S.” Her study looked at the interactions between tribal governments and state, local and federal governments detailing how these relationships influence protective legislation of Native Americans. She also focused specifically on legal protections for Native American women, as well as how women are responding to violence Despite the grueling amount of research Allen in Native American communities. put into her study, she was disappointed about its coming to an end. “Honestly, the most challenging Goodman became interested in the topic during thing was starting to write my paper,” she says. her sophomore year when she wrote a paper about “I am very diligent and had trouble coming to Native American studies within academia, having terms with the fact that you can only read and since written about Native American identity and learn so much in one semester.” Nonetheless, history nearly every semester. Throughout her she will continue to study ADHD and nutrition studies, she has realized that information and in an independent study this semester along statistics about governmental initiatives to protect with Sandhya Rao ’15. Both students hope to Native American women have been elusive. “The implement a nutrition workshop for high school content of my research is upsetting to say the least students in the area. Ultimately, Allen would like and the fact that it is not widely discussed, that to continue to learn about the subject by pursuing it is difficult for me to find information about an M.S. in Nutrition and eventually an M.D. powerful activist efforts, of efforts on behalf of the government is also upsetting,” Goodman explains. the continental | winter 2015

talk of the town

Make Class your own

Shannon O’Brien ’15

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Photo featuring Kathleen Allen by Paula Ortiz

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by: Ali Gay ’17

Photo by Paula Ortiz

Many Hamilton students have probably wondered why, in the hoard of students walking along Martin’s Way on any given weekday, there is a small elementary school student among their midst. No, these children are not lost or younger siblings — they are a part of the Sidekicks Program here at Hamilton. Sidekicks is an organization that pairs up willing Hamilton students with Clinton Elementary School students for one hour each week. This year Jose Olivares Blanca ’16 and Allie Penta ’16 are directing the program, and the pair is hoping to continue the successes seen in the past two years. Meghan O’Sullivan ’15 founded the program in the fall of 2012 with low expectations for growth or success.

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However, Olivares Blanca attributes the program’s accomplishments solely to O’Sullivan, stating “her exceptional leadership and organizational skills led the program to be a huge success, causing a demand for expansion as the year went by.” This year, Hamilton students in each class year are involved in Sidekicks and work with Clinton students ranging from first to sixth grade, something the codirectors are thrilled about. By no means is Sidekicks a small program. “It has 102 active Hamilton College students, with 56 new members added this year alone,” Olivares Blanca says. As a result of the stunning growth, he and Penta have high expectations for the group’s future. They hope to expand beyond the Clinton Elementary School,

to include schools and towns close by that have students who could also benefit from this interaction. There has also been talk of integrating an academic component into Sidekicks to further the scope of the program and the kids’ benefit. Hamilton students entertain their sidekicks in many ways. “No, they do not have their sidekick sit and watch them do homework for an hour,” Penta says. On the contrary, “Hamilton students can bring their sidekicks to the Wellin Museum, for walks in the Glen, to Café Opus or Euphoria, to see movies in KJ, or to attend sporting events, and more!” Andrew Tulloch ’18, who is new to the program, “likes to play lacrosse or throw a Frisbee with [his] sidekick Aidan, if the weather is good.” Hamilton’s campus provides a plethora of activities for students to

entertain their sidekicks with, to the best of their ability. It is clear that Sidekicks is no ordinary program; it is something that goes far beyond babysitting or simply adding another extracurricular activity to one’s resume. Instead, “it focuses on fostering mentor relationships between Hamilton students and Clinton Elementary students. The volunteers really get to know the Clinton families and make a difference in their sidekicks’ lives,” Penta states. It is clear that a genuine bond is formed between both parties and among the Hamilton College community as a whole. We can thank the Sidekick Program for that.

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talk of the town

by: Ali Gay ’17

Photo by Paula Ortiz

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Cook Like a Continental Mary Rice ‘15

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Mic Drop: Charlie Wilson’s Journey to the Center Stage By Andrew Gibeley ’16 This past semester, Charlie Wilson ’16 took on an incredible extracurricular feat. In addition to his time-consuming geo-science major and math minor, Wilson is directing a completely student-run production of the popular one-act musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “I knew I didn’t want to do the fall play [“A Dream Play”] because I was taking pretty rigorous classes,” Wilson shared. “I wanted to do theatre on my own.” Together, over the summer, Wilson and musical director Eliza Burwell ’17 began coordinating for the show, brainstorming different musicals before settling on Spelling Bee. “I wanted something enjoyable and recognizable,” Wilson said. “A fun comedy with simple music…not

Recipes designed by Emily Moschowits

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too intensive in acting or character work.” Wilson and Burwell researched the best methods to produce their own on-campus musical and came across the Bare Naked Theatre (BNT) program, an offshoot of the Hamilton Theatre Department, which encourages and supports independent theatre projects among students and faculty. Through the BNT, Wilson received both funding and a faculty advisor, Associate Professor of Theatre Mark Cryer. “This was particularly helpful,” Wilson said, “due to the expensive nature of musicals.” Once they had everything organized in October, Wilson and Burwell held casting auditions and chose their actors, who have been rehearsing almost eight hours a week since. The entire company returned to campus a week early in January for tech week. Wilson admits that this is a new experience for him, having never directed a musical before—never mind one of this capacity. A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Wilson’s theatrical background includes directing a showcase of smaller scenes and acting in several high school productions, including his portrayal of Javier in Les Miserables. Here at Hamilton, he has performed in the 2013 directors’ showcase and in two main stage theatre productions, The Good Person of Szechwan and Dark Play or Stories for Boys (in which he played the leading role). Additionally, Wilson enrolled in a summer 2013 program at the Stella Adler Studio for Acting in New York City. “I Photos by Ben Balick

approach directing as an actor,” Wilson noted, “I focus on characters’ objectives and obstacles…and try not to give line readings.” “The hardest part,” he expressed, “is serving not only as director, but as a first-time choreographer as well. It’s a difficult score, but a lot of fun.” “Spelling Bee” stars Tommy Bowden ’18, Catherine Daigle ’17, Ryan Dorey ’15, Meghan Gehan ’18, Ben Goldman ’17, Jenna Langbaum ’15, Caitlin McQuade ’18, Collin Purcell ’17, and Kate Puccio ’15. In addition to Wilson and Burwell, the tech team will include stage manager Rachel Eimas-Deitrich ’17 and lighting designer Chris Williams ’17. The show will feature live music from a pit orchestra consisting of keyboards, cello, alto saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, and percussion, all under the direction of conductor Adelaide Fuller ’17. Spelling Bee will run Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th in the Edwin Barrett Theatre in the Kennedy Center.

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Cook Like a Continental Mary Rice ‘15

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Recipes designed by Emily Moschowits

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20 Names & CouNting Natalie Adams ’17

The only change from this lengthy document that seemed to receive attention is the decision to terminate Greek housing, but the Committee included a myriad of other propositions, some of which did not come to fruition (Commons as a social space where organizations could host parties with alcohol), some of which evolved to take on a different form (Bundy Dining Hall as the site of the new on-campus pub), and some that were fulfilled, perhaps beyond the Committee’s initial hopes. “To create visibility for the College and for student programs, as well as to showcase the commitment being made by the College in this area, Hamilton would seek to contract for an increased number of visits by widely recognized speakers...The Committee envisions...wellknown and provocative national speakers.” From this assertion and a munificent donation from the Sacerdote family, the Great Names speaker series was born – a program in which students and faculty are given the chance to interact with world-renowned individuals through a public lecture. Any given member of the Hamilton community knows that the series exists and many have attended or plan to attend the annual event, but few seem to know about its origins in the Residential Life report or about what keeps the series running nearly two decades later. Students and faculty members know Lisa Magnarelli as the Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement and Leadership, but it is less known that she does some of her best work behind the scenes as the Great Names Coordinator. Magnarelli, a member of Hamilton’s class of 1996, works with a committee made up primarily of administrators, including but not limited to the President, to meticulously tackle the trying task of obtaining each year’s guest speaker. “Scheduling is difficult with the Field House,” she says, referring to the need to suspend athletic activity in the facility for four days in order to set up for Great Names. “And speaker prices are high.”

Illustration by Sarah Wallack

It was late winter of 1995 and change was swirling through the chilled air on College Hill. The nascent Committee on Residential Life worked to evaluate Hamilton’s residential experience and proposed a report full of amendments.

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In spite of these difficulties, she and the Committee have managed to attract compelling, big-name guests. Many eminent lecturers belong to the same speaker’s bureau, which recognizes the Great Names’ series reputation for excellence. “Our track record is so good that Hamilton rises to the top,” Magnarelli continues. Indeed, Aretha Franklin, Great Names speaker in the spring of 2008, sang Hamilton’s praises to her agent, who happened to represent Jon Stewart as well. Stewart had previously turned down the Committee’s invitation to speak on campus, but after hearing Franklin’s positive comments via their mutual agent, changed his

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mind and spoke to a booming crowd in the fall of 2008. That was a victory for Great Names, as was the more recent feat of making the College the first institution to host Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton publicly following the end of her tenure in the Obama Administration. Magnarelli smiled when she spoke of Clinton’s appearance, especially when she noted that her Great Names speech at Hamilton preceded the talk she later gave at a particular rival college down the road. The speaker series fulfills the Committee on Residential Life’s intention of bringing renowned orators to College Hill, but oftentimes cannot reach all of the community members who wish to attend. Magnarelli says that no complaints about the ticketing process for the Derek Jeter event have been addressed to her, but not all community members were satisfied with the limited capacity. Of course, the Field House can only accommodate so many seats, but why were the several hundred students who got to the ticket line first entitled to two tickets when there weren’t nearly enough to go around? Some planned to bring family members, which will no doubt be a nice personal experience, but is it fair to allow Hamilton students to bring guests when the majority of their peers are ticketless? Magnarelli describes community interest in this year’s Great Names as “fanatical.” Unfortunately, according to the Great Names page on Hamilton’s website, the organizers “received five times the number of requests than we had space to accommodate” for large groups and no tickets left over for general admission to the public. But this is a decidedly good problem to have. December 10’s Derek Jeter event lived up to the title of “Great Names,” but the former New York Yankees captain’s “speech” (read: responding to questions about his life) left some dissatisfied community members wondering if the speaker series prioritizes a great name over substance. Jeter is a widely respected athlete whose charitable organization, the Turn 2 Foundation, does great work for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. But following an impassioned introduction from Hamilton President Joan Hinde Stewart and in the midst of bellowing cheers from a crowd in which Hamilton students seemed to be greatly outnumbered by members of the Central New York community, the 5,200 attendees packed into the Field House were left listening to an interview that revealed hardly anything about Jeter that couldn’t be found on Wikipedia. Similar criticism was levied against Clinton’s formulaic speech. In the remainder of my time at Hamilton, I hope to see a speaker whose words have great substance to match the Great Name.

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Getting to Know

Patrick Mullane Ellie Kiernan ’15

ith an outstretched hand and an eager smile, Patrick Mullane greeted me in the waiting room of the Career and Life Outcomes Center and escorted me to his office where we planned to hold an interview. His office is freezing, and I feared that that this temperature might foreshadow the rigid tone of what I expected to be a formal interview; however, by the end of it, we joked that I was actually interviewing him only with the intention of photo shopping his face onto a spoof photo for the Continental. To say discussion flowed well was an understatement. It felt like a conversation with an extremely interesting friend; he shared both exciting Navy stories and good career advice. Mr. Mullane, the Interim Executive Director of the Horowitch Career and Life Outcomes Center, has had a career that is far from mundane. After graduating college as an Accounting major (which he claims was a mistake) and a Philosophy minor from St. Bonaventure University, he decidedly swore on two things that he would not do in his post-grad life: sit behind a desk and move to New York City. Thus, upon graduation, he swiftly found himself in a nice armless chair behind a desk

in a dimly lit cubicle in New York City. However, the quick dissatisfaction he felt there brought him to his first career self-assessment; he narrowed down his goals and decided he wanted his next job to have plenty of responsibility and lots of travel. In effect, he joined the Navy where he tracked Russian submarines and developed maintenance programs on innovative hovercrafts for five years during the Cold War. Mr. Mullane developed innovative maintenance programs and directed young naval enlisted while moving to ports all around the world. After a valuable and exciting few years, he craved new and different challenges but held on to his passion for making a difference. These interests led him to a career in helping college students and alumni make career decisions and transitions. Nothing quite appealed to him more than advising college students. Mr. Mullane found himself at Gettysburg College, Colgate University and Dickinson College before having the opportunity to join a school he had his eye on for a while: Hamilton College.

Below I asked Mr. Mullane a few questions about himself during the spare time when he wasn’t excitedly drawing diagrams to help explain to me what a naval hydro-buoy was or kindly helping me with my own career pursuits. You have worked with many successful people in the corporate, military and academic world in your career, and you yourself are very successful. What is a trait that many of these successful figures have in common? Integrity. Most successful people are transparent— they say what they mean. They are who they say they are. Surprisingly, not all successful people are confident though. Many distrust that they deserve the success that they have and are always looking over their shoulder for someone to take it away; this is often one of the traits that drives them to continually succeed. You have worked in outplacement (which means working with those who have lost their jobs). Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to use outplacement-like tactics for yourself, and [if so], what helped you during that time? When I was working at Dickinson College, my job, along with four other people’s, was eliminated when the college president changed. I was out of a job and felt nervous, but I was confident something good was coming my way. Nonetheless, I teamed up with three of the others who had lost their jobs and met with them twice a week in order to give each other support and use each other’s networks. So I was able to bring the skills I developed to bear on helping all of us make the transition to the next phase of our careers.

What is most fun about your current role at the Career and Life Outcomes Center at Hamilton? I love helping to get to know and lead this new team. I am extremely excited about changing and improving the career center so that more students utilize it. We want you all to come in! My favorite part of my job is meeting with students and helping them discover what they want to do, and find opportunities to prepare for upcoming transitions. It is clear you wanted to make a difference at Hamilton and everywhere you go. Since recently joining the Hamilton family, what are some of your plans for the Career Center? A major focus of my work is on building the framework that enhances Hamiltonians’ ability to help [other] Hamiltonians in their career decision-making and transitions. This starts with students helping each other and leads to alumni helping students and their fellow alumni. While I am confident this happens on a daily basis, we need to develop ways to expand this work, celebrate the successes and grow self-sustaining networks and communities. All of this reinforces the fact that Hamilton is a special place and being a Hamiltonian is a lifetime commitment to taking care of fellow Hamiltonians in a wide variety of ways.

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Caroline Glover ’15

Get Ready to Ride

Tired of being yelled at for wearing your sneakers to the gym? Sick of listening to the same workout songs over and over again on the treadmill? Try something new by taking a group workout class at Studio55. With one location in Washington Mills and another in Yorkville, these studios are both only a fifteen-minute drive from Hamilton. More importantly, as Addie Smith ’15 notes, “the Washington Mills studio is right across from TexMex, and who doesn’t want to feast after an intense workout, am I right?” Addie is most definitely right, and if the proximity to TexMex isn’t reason enough to head over to Studio55, the variety of classes and the upbeat instructors certainly are.

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Studio55 offers classes from indoor cycling to “burnbox-abs” and everything in between. Some of the most popular classes offered are their indoor cycling classes because you can expect something different with each class. While some classes stick to the basic spin moves, other classes such as “cardio blast cycling” incorporate on-thebike push-ups and arm exercises as well. These classes create a great group energy that motivates you to stay on beat and make the most out of your 45 minutes in the studio. The classes are also very engaging because each song takes on a different beat and coincides with a different speed or exercise. Accordingly, it is easy to think of the class as a bunch of mini one-song workouts, which makes the time in class and your workout fly by. Unlike other workout classes that can cost up to $40 each, Studio55 has extremely reasonable pricing. If you want to purchase just one class, it will cost you $10. However, if you purchase a pack of 12 classes, each class will only cost you $5.50. Studio55 also runs promotions that offer packs of classes for even less. These classes are clearly a bargain that everyone should check out. All of the class schedules are posted online, so you can figure out what classes fit best into your busy schedule. Being on the Hill all day can be draining. As Clare Moretti ’15 observes, “it’s just nice to get off campus for an hour or two in the afternoon to spice up your day and to take a really fun class with a great instructor.” So if you’re like Clare and looking for a fun off-campus activity that will give you energy and not cost you too much, you should really add a Studio55 class to your to-do list right away. the continental | winter 2015

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A Bite of Utica

Another great option is the

Anandita Mariwala ’15

Pho Mekong House of Noodles, as Vietnamese noodle soup and drunken noodles are perfect comfort foods for a Wednesday night. “Pho” is the best place to go with a big group; you can be loud

An ideal evening off-campus always involves a good meal, whether it’s a burritobowl at Chipotle in New Hartford or a nice meal at Nola’s in our little town of Clinton. However, people don’t always know that Utica also has a variety of delicious and cozy restaurants that serve diverse ethnic foods. For all the foodies, Utica is an ideal place to go for your favorite cuisines. Before graduating, everyone should make sure to check out some of Utica’s best dining options: Ancora, Taj Mahal, Phoenician and Pho Mekong House of Noodles. Depending on what you’re craving— Italian, Indian, Lebanese or Vietnamese—good ol’ Utica has it all.

Ancora is a great restaurant for an evening of delicious

and also get a variety of different Vietnamese foods to share around the table. The ambiance is very casual, and it’s also BYOB. The people who work at the restaurant are very friendly and always willing to sit and chat with Hamilton students. Pho is the place to go if you’re looking for some great Vietnamese food in a laidback environment.

Italian food. The ambiance is calming and chic, perfect for a night with parents or a special occasion. The restaurant has about eight tables, giving it a vibe similar to that of a small restaurant in a tiny town in Italy. I have many fond

Make the most of Utica’s ethnic background and try some of these authentic and delicious foods—you won’t be disappointed. The more I write about them, the more I crave eating at these restaurants, which is why I am off to go get some delicious chicken tikka masala and cheese naan at Taj Mahal.

memories of eating at Ancora throughout my four years at Hamilton, including an amazing birthday dinner with a group of friends. Between sipping delicious cocktails and sampling almost every item on the menu, we all left very satisfied and unbelievably full of Italian pastas and specialties. I recommend their classic fig and prosciutto flat bread, gnocchi served in a traditional pomodoro sauce and the gorgonzola potatoes. Ancora is the perfect place to go to share tapas with a large group of friends

Taj Mahal is your ideal destination for authentic

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always loved my daily evening snack of hummus and pita.

Indian food. Their best dish is the chicken makhani, which

As I grew older, I started tasting things like

is served in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with butter garlic

baba ghanoush and kebabs. When I crave

naan. If you’re a vegetarian, the Vegetable Korma—a

a little bit of my favorite childhood foods,

delicious vegetable curry— is the perfect choice and best

I go to

when accompanied by steamed rice and mango chutney.

Lebanese restaurant in Utica that serves

Typically, I start off the meal by ordering some Indian street

the most authentic and mouth-watering

food appetizers, like the samosa or a lamb seekh kabab before

hummus you’ll find in central New York.

moving onto a main course with naan and rice. When going

If you are ever in the mood for a Middle

to the restaurant with a group of friends, I suggest getting

Eastern platter or traditional ghanoush,

different dishes and sharing a little bit of each so that you can

this is the place you should go on a Friday

really have the full experience. When you’re sitting down,

or Saturday evening with friends. I would

listen to the upbeat Bollywood music while sipping on a

recommend hot Turkish coffee to wash down

fantastic mango lassi. You’ll feel just like you’re sitting in a

the succulent lamb kebabs.

Phoenician. It’s a cute

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A Bite of Utica

Another great option is the

Anandita Mariwala ’15

Pho Mekong House of Noodles, as Vietnamese noodle soup and drunken noodles are perfect comfort foods for a Wednesday night. “Pho” is the best place to go with a big group; you can be loud

Ancora is a great restaurant for an evening of delicious

Taj Mahal is your ideal destination for authentic

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always loved my daily evening snack of hummus and pita.

Indian food. Their best dish is the chicken makhani, which

As I grew older, I started tasting things like

is served in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with butter garlic

baba ghanoush and kebabs. When I crave

naan. If you’re a vegetarian, the Vegetable Korma—a

a little bit of my favorite childhood foods,

delicious vegetable curry— is the perfect choice and best

I go to

when accompanied by steamed rice and mango chutney.

Lebanese restaurant in Utica that serves

Typically, I start off the meal by ordering some Indian street

the most authentic and mouth-watering

food appetizers, like the samosa or a lamb seekh kabab before

hummus you’ll find in central New York.

moving onto a main course with naan and rice. When going

If you are ever in the mood for a Middle

to the restaurant with a group of friends, I suggest getting

Eastern platter or traditional ghanoush,

different dishes and sharing a little bit of each so that you can

this is the place you should go on a Friday

really have the full experience. When you’re sitting down,

or Saturday evening with friends. I would

listen to the upbeat Bollywood music while sipping on a

recommend hot Turkish coffee to wash down

fantastic mango lassi. You’ll feel just like you’re sitting in a

the succulent lamb kebabs.

Phoenician. It’s a cute

Northern Indian restaurant, or what we call, a Dhaba. 22 22

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DESIGNDECADES

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Mara wilson ’16

Like any institution should, Hamilton College is constantly changing in order to assimilate to current culture, politics and technology. While Hamilton has been able to stay true to its founding philosophy, “to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings,” many things have been altered. One way to look at how Hamilton has changed is through its buildings.

Kirkland Cottage

The building was built near the cemetary in 1792 and moved to its current location in 1925. Since 1975 the cottage has hosted the matriculation of incoming Hamilton students.

Beinecke Student Activities Village The building that now hosts many campus events such as Acoustic Coffee House concerts, poetry readings and faculty gatherings was originally a salt storage area.

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Alumni Center

What we now know as the Alumni Center was originally built as a farmhouse in 1799. After an expansion in 1804 it became Lee's Tavern and then later a boarding house in 1821. In 1850 the building was purchased by a mathematics professor, Oren Root. The Root family lived there until Oren's death in 1956. Known as "The Hemlocks" and later "The Homestead," Root cleared and planted the surrounding land, now Root Glen. After the family moved out, the building was acquired by the college and turned into the Root Art Center until 1982 when it finally became our Alumni Center.

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1906 Spencer House

The structure was built in 1906 as the Huntington Homestead before it burned down and was rebuilt as the Chi Psi House. The house was sold to the college in 2003 where it was renovated and turned into an administrative building.

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Bristol Campus Center Buttrick Hall Buttrick Hall has undergone the most name changes. The first dining hall, it was built in 1813 and known as "Banqueting Hall." Cobblers and carpenters used the building to do work up until 1834, when Horation Gates Buttrick bought the building. He lived there with his family until it became a space for study of botany, exhibits, and a recitation room. Known as "The Cabinet," the building was a "scientific oasis" until it was remodeled in 1883 with a generous donation made by James Knox. The building was used as a science museum until the new science building was built in 1925. After more renovations the building became offices for the College administration. Fun fact: Horation Gates Buttrick’s son was born in one of its second-floor bedrooms.

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Built in 1965, Bristol Center was dedicated to William McLaren Bristol (alumni of Hamilton and inventor of the first toothpaste to incude a disinfectant to prevent bleeding gums).

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Minor Theater

Constructed in 1872, the building was Hamilton's first library: Perry Hiram Smith Library. With the implementation of James Library in 1914, the building turned into Perry Hiram Smith Hall, used for academic classes. In 1924, the school turned the building into an infirmary: Knox Infirmary. During this time the building also housed visitors (mainly women) of the all-male student body at Hamilton College. Remodeled in 1961, the building became Minor Theater, the theater departments space for on-campus productions. The building was named after Clark H. Minor and was used by both Kirkland and Hamilton students. Before the colleges merged, Hamilton students could take classes but could not major in theater. When the two colleges became one, the theater was accessible as a major to all students. Originally a Kirkland theater professor and now head of the theater department at Hamilton, Carol Bellini-Sharp believes the most wonderful part of Minor Theater was having to "work against it." "Minor Theater necessitated more creativity and freedom," said Bellini-Sharp, "because it wasn't a precious object." She explained that because Minor Theater had restrictions in terms of structure and capabilities, the cast and crew had to think especially outside of the box. With the recent construction of the Kennedy Center for Theater and Studio Arts, Minor Theater is no longer used for on-campus productions. The last play performed in the Spring of 2013 was “Dark Play or Stories for Boys,” directed by Craig Latrell. Minor Theater is in the processes of being remodeled into student housing. The building, yet to be renamed, will hold 52 students in seven 6-person apartments and one 3-person aparment. the continental | winter 2015

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Mara wilson ’16

Kirkland Cottage

The building was built near the cemetary in 1792 and moved to its current location in 1925. Since 1975 the cottage has hosted the matriculation of incoming Hamilton students.

Beinecke Student Activities Village The building that now hosts many campus events such as Acoustic Coffee House concerts, poetry readings and faculty gatherings was originally a salt storage area.

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Alumni Center

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1906 Spencer House

1965

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Built in 1965, Bristol Center was dedicated to William McLaren Bristol (alumni of Hamilton and inventor of the first toothpaste to incude a disinfectant to prevent bleeding gums).

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Kennedy Arts Center Finished in 2013!

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What Not To Wear: Gym Clothes

Jack McCaffery ’17

The Playground in Our Own Backyard

For the past four years, my dad and I have built an ice rink in the front yard of my house in New Jersey. It’s as simple as nailing together a couple of long planks of wood in a roughly ovular shape, supporting the low walls with braces and laying a large tarp down on the inside of the oval. Measuring forty-five by sixtyfive feet, the kiddie-pool-soon-to-be ice-rink generally covers my entire front yard. Complete with hanging lights, low hockey goals, a few shabby Adirondack chairs that pass for spectator seating and a fire barrel, the rink serves as the neighborhood playground during the Christmas season. The neighborhood really comes together as the younger kids learn how to skate, the high school and college kids play pick-up hockey, and the adults make endless, circling conversation on how “neat” our setup is. This year, on our very own campus, we have the opportunity to recreate the same kind of community we built at my house with only a fraction of the effort. Thanks to a generous ten million dollar donation from Kevin and Karen Kennedy 26

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(as well as additional donations amounting to nearly thirty-seven million dollars), we now possess a beautiful new arts building. The pond in front, though, is another gem that Hamilton students need to take advantage of. We, as a student body, should pounce on this great opportunity.At Hamilton, our winters are long and cold. The good news is that we come prepared with abnormally thick skin, warm blood, or simply big coats. Instead of sitting inside and writing Yik Yaks about the weather, we should be outside skating on our outdoor rink! I know from personal experience that the lakes in the Adirondacks usually have ice thick enough to walk, skate, and snowmobile on by Christmas. In January, ice fisherman haul their huts out into the middle of the lakes with their Ford 150s. Those lakes are much larger bodies of water than our pond, which means that they freeze more slowly. Short of an exceptionally warm winter at Hamilton, we can expect to have “good ice” (four inches).

Ice time at local indoor rinks can cost up to $500 during peak hours in northern New Jersey. While these prices may be higher in urban neighborhoods and lower in rural ones, ice time is a valuable commodity that we should not take for granted. It shouldn’t be difficult for Physical Plant and the Hamilton Administration to come up with some rules and regulations to allow skating on the pond. Once a standard for ice depth is set, it only takes a small power drill and a ruler to determine whether or not the “playground” can be opened up. While Physical Plant’s snowplows may be most efficient on the ice, I’m willing to get out there on a frosty morning to do some shoveling if it means I get first game. If you want to spend some time outside, get a tan in the middle of the winter, meet some new people, learn how to skate, or if you’re just too small to make the club hockey team (that’s me), lets get the puck sliding on this one. Photo by Ben Mittman

here are a lot of articles that help Hamiltonians figure out what to wear, but there are not nearly enough that tell us what not to wear. From L.L. Bean boots to Vineyard Vines pullovers and Doc Martens to "vintage" flannels, it seems that Hamilton fashion is polarized between “Darkside” and “Lightside.” However, regardless of whether you live in Ferg or Babbitt, study in the Science Center or KJ or even find yourself lost in the wilds of Bundy (East? West? What's the difference?), there is one fashion “nono” that transcends all Hamilton stereotypes. GYM CLOTHES. It is 4:30PM. You just got out of class, and the diner meal that you munched on for lunch is making you feel the need for some intense cardio. You go back to your dorm to put on your t-shirt and spandex or basketball shorts and head to the Blood Fitness Center where you will be "up in the gym just working on your fitness (oooooweeee)." After a good workout, it’s time to meet your friends at Commons for dinner. You wipe off your sweaty forehead, put on your outdoor shoes and head to the dining hall smelling and looking like

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Dyllon Young ’15 and Maggie Haag ’15 you just left an Annex party. STOP! DO NOT PASS GO! DO NOT COLLECT $200! THE WORLD IS NOT YOUR GYM! Wearing your gym clothes to Commons puts you at risk of embarrassing yourself and looking like a complete mess in front of your crush you met last

weekend. He or she probably will not even recognize you, and your crush is likely unimpressed by "how hard you just worked out." Why should our weekend attire be any different than our everyday attire? It shouldn't, and it doesn't have to be. While we understand the hassle

of having to change post-workout, if you stop to think about it, it is what— an extra five minutes? The extra five minutes is the difference between looking presentable, and quite frankly, looking like you just don't care. You might see your thesis advisor, your crush or maybe a Hamilton alum who might offer you your future job. In any case, those gym clothes will definitely not give off the best impression. While many of us have come to know Hamilton as our home and humble abode, it is not our gym. Just because we feel comfortable on our quaint campus, surrounded by familiar faces, we should not abandon the importance of personal appearance. You don’t have to buy a Versace gown or Prada suit, but pay more attention to your daily appearance because how you represent yourself in any setting goes a long way. We know those sweatpants may be super comfy but so are a nice pair of jeans. So the next time you plan on going to the gym to do "Kanye's Workout Plan," don't forget to pack that extra change of clothes. Believe us, it can change everything.

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High Fashion Cat Crandall ’15

Walking down Martin’s Way on any given Monday, it is not difficult to spot a pattern: black leggings, sweats, Timberland or L.L Bean boots, Patagonia and North Face just about everywhere. I would like to blame this uniform on the disheartening, inclement weather we experience six months out of the year rather than on a general lack of creativity and personal style. Aside from the arctic climate that we often complain about, residing at the top of a hill can make us feel pretty isolated. Many of us begin to ask ourselves every morning, I could try and look nice, but what’s the point? For those of you struggling with this question, I have an answer: because it’s fun. And it’s easy. And your real pants miss you. With the Hamilton drab-uniform epidemic in mind, I put together some styles that both imitate current high-fashion trends and are accessible enough to wear on the Hill. I picked three styles that would fit each day of the week: the weekday classroom look, the weekend nightout look and the lazy Sunday look. The best part? Pieces just like these can be found at stores like Forever 21, H&M and Zara.

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Classroom Grind When thinking about dressing for class at Hamilton, I always consider how best to pile the most layers onto my top half. This way I’ll stay cozy in the freezing KJ classrooms and comfortable later on in the library’s tropical climate. In this look, I’ve upgraded the typical sweater and jeans outfit. With layering in mind, I pair a regular white button-down with a cool sweater. This sweater has zipper accents, but one with embellishments or an interesting pattern would work well too. The key here is to make sure the button-down shirt shows either at the sleeves, the collar, the bottom or all three. As for the jeans, a more distressed style is really on-trend. I took this old H&M pair and cut one inch off the bottom to give the hem a rougher edge. You can also cut a slit in one of the knees for a more obvious distressed look. While I wore this with flats, a pair of engineer boots, snow boots, or even your “Bean Boots” might work better on colder days.

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Lazy Sunday

Luckily for our laziest days, loungewear and active-wear have been trendy for a while. Tapered This look is meant to be a multijogging pants, graphic tees or purpose option for all your sweatshirts and simple sneakers weekend needs. Monochrome are must-haves. For my leisure pallets broken up by different outfit, I have chosen a camouflage textures and even showing a little sweatshirt, silk track pants and easy bit of skin flooded the runways this year. Heels will dress the outfit white slip-ons. As for the sneakers, this outfit can also be paired with up enough for a date party, but New Balance 574s, Nike Roshe Runs for a more casual look, lose the or Converse. The key is to stay lift and throw on a pair of flats, comfy in simple pieces and easy boots or sneakers. The tiny cropfabrics that allow for maximum top is balanced by the big fuzzy relaxation on your lazy Sunday. sweater, and the outfit takes you No need to rush the long week of from a dorm room pre-game all studying ahead. the way to the Rok at 2 A.M. And if you are walking anywhere far, do your legs a favor and add a pair of tights. Next time you reach for yoga pants and a tank on the weekend, consider this easy combination instead!

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Peter Kazickas 2015 Amagansett, NY

ContMag: How do you define style/what does style mean to you? PK: To me, style is totally individualistic, and it’s about what you think feels right and looks good. Obviously there are trends, and there’s a time and a place for everything, but style is what you make [of] it. CM: What is your must have outfit staple? PK: If you’re a guy, every outfit must come with some type of facial hair. Beard, mustache, goatee—doesn’t matter. Facial hair is the essential outfit staple (disclaimer: please no soul patches). CM: What is the best piece of fashion advice you’ve ever received? PK: The most important component of your style is your confidence. Rock whatever you want with confidence, and you’re going to look great.

Hannah Cook 2016 Los Angeles, CA

ContMag: What is your must-have outfit staple? HC: Leather chaps. They’re a bit of an investment piece, but [they’re] versatile and timeless, especially if you get them engraved.

SPOT TED.

CM:Who are your style inspirations? PK: I don’t really follow style enough to be able to pinpoint any inspirations, but I definitely might see a cool look and try to emulate it. If I could, I would have Leonidas’ beard from [the movie] 300.

CM: What fashion mantra do you live by? HC: “Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves and, of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys they’d just walk around naked at all times.” Betsey Johnson CM: Who are your style inspirations? HC: My main inspiration comes from my mom. She grew up in a preppy Bostonian world but moved to the LA film world right out of college. [She] managed to forge this great thrifty style that combined the classic preppy look of clean lines and solid colors with a more casual, funky LA street style. I have definitely adopted this as I’ve grown up. Also, I have acquired an entire second wardrobe of clothing since my mom died and find great joy in wearing all of her clothes in new ways. CM: Who has the best style on campus? HC: Every toddler who sports a puffy winter coat and boots from early October through mid May. They’re just so round! And the major bonus of this look is that they have lots of padding for when they fall.

A lot of my friends on campus have great style, but as a group I’d say the men’s hockey team has the best. It’s hard to beat slick-backs and suits. Jon Carkeek is a game changer and an innovator. He’s figured out how to get big thighs in skinny jeans, an accomplishment worthy of great praise.

CM: What style decade do you like the most? HC: Bring back the 1650s! Whoo! I miss the Louis XIV era of men wearing makeup, wigs and heels. Those were the golden days, when cross-dressing was a regular occurrence for men. Fake moles and codpieces—what’s hotter than that?

CM: Would you rather be overdressed or underdressed? PK: Being either overdressed or underdressed can be uncomfortable. I guess I’d rather be overdressed, but I always make sure to throw in a hint of rusticity. I like the idea of wearing a suit but rocking a bun and a beard [with it]. I don’t want to ever let societal norms win me over completely. My friends call me a non-conformist (thanks?). I guess that’s why I cut my eyebrows and still think jorts are cool.

CM: What is your favorite theme party to dress up for? HC: I have been dying to have a baklava-themed party in which everyone at the party would show up wearing tons of layers—too many layers of clothing. And then every 20 minutes or so people would have to take off a layer, revealing a new outfit. Do you get it? Layers, like baklava…It’s clever, I know. CM: Would you rather be overdressed or underdressed? HC: Option C: Undressed

Interviewed by Maggie Maloney’15 and Jenna Langbaum’15

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Peter Kazickas 2015 Amagansett, NY

Hannah Cook 2016 Los Angeles, CA

ContMag: What is your must-have outfit staple? HC: Leather chaps. They’re a bit of an investment piece, but [they’re] versatile and timeless, especially if you get them engraved.

SPOT TED.

Interviewed by Maggie Maloney’15 and Jenna Langbaum’15

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These Boots Are Made For Walking… in Snow Hannah Morse ’17 As we face yet another blistering cold winter at Hamilton, it is important to balance how to look cool while staying warm. We start at the bottom with the most essential winter wear: boots. When the temperature drops below freezing, it is easy to settle for your warmest (and drabbest) coat, sweatpants and snow boots. But you don’t need to forgo style for comfort; there are many outfit options that combine form and function so that you can stay chic while keeping cozy. With temperatures changing hourly on the Hill, buildings ranging from freezing to sweltering and the constant shuffle between classrooms, layering is your new best friend during the winter months. Layering not only saves you from frostbite, but it also adds variation to your look and allows for pieces from different seasons to be utilized even in the cold weather. So put away your black puffer coat and worn-out tasseled hat, and get inspired by some of the season’s hottest trends that all revolve around your choice of boot.

{THE ANKLE BOOT} Black never goes out of style, but update your wardrobe this season by mixing in greys and interesting fabrics, such as vegan leather, faux fur and marled wools. If you’re feeling more “Darkside,” try pairing ankle boots with an updated version of a black coat. The streamlined silhouette and contrasting fabrics of this grey and black parka epitomize on-trend street style and adds a unique shape to your outfit while the attached hood keeps you toasty. Textured wool mittens are perfect for the days when even gloves won’t keep you warm. Layer a fitted turtleneck with a neutral oversized sweater for an unexpected twist, and pair the look with a quirky beanie. A chunky red plaid scarf will add color to your outfit without being over the top. Items: Non Merci Paris Beanie, $22, Brandy Melville Bickley + Mitchell X UO Fleece Lined Sherpa Glove, $38, Urban Outfitters Bonded Jersey Contrast Parka, $180, Topshop Edinburg Double Sided Plaid Scarf, $48, Free People Turtleneck sweater, $39, Zara Boat Necked sweater, $49, Zara Courmay bootie, $107, Louise et Cie

THE RIDING BOOT ... Pastels are huge this year, and what better way to beat the winter blues than by wrapping yourself in colors reminiscent of warm summer days? No longer reserved for spring and summer, try swapping your dark coat for one in pink, lilac or light blue. Wool or mohair adds texture as well as warmth, such as this fuzzy overcoat from Topshop. The slightly oversized length pairs well with skinny jeans and riding boots. Add some contrast to your bottom half by pulling on these over-the-knee socks to peek out of the top of your boots. Layering a boatneck sweater (I love the leather piping on this one) over a denimcollared shirt adds to the effortlessly cool vibe of this look. Throw on a chunky knit cap with a faux fur pom-pom, and up the edginess with some leather or knit gloves. Items: Faux Fur Cable Hat, $34.50, Ann Taylor Fluffy Wool Blend Swing Coat, $178, Topshop Switch Top Over the Knee Sock, $28, Free People Faux Leather Detail, $49, Zara Aeo Military Button Down Shirt, $44, American Eagle Carolina Amato Convertible Leather and Knit Gloves, $90, Shopbop 32

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... AND THE ‘BEAN BOOT’

Items: Jogger Pant, $39.94, Joe Fresh Lager Boot Sock, $14, Free People Short and Shaggy Jacket, $168, Free People

Nothing is more stereotypical Northeastern Liberal Arts College than the “Bean Boot.” While far more practical than they are fashionable, “Bean Boots” remain a staple this year as Martin’s Way becomes treacherous and the snow piles up. For a lazy weekend around campus, trade your sweatpants (or maybe just burn them) for jogger pants, the sophisticated sister of track pants. Slimmer, trendier and just all around cuter, joggers come in a variety of lux fabrics, so give these cozy knit ones a try. Say goodbye to plain black and white socks, and accessorize with a pair of fun and bright calf-height ones. Pull on a shaggy moto-inspired jacket in place of a sweatshirt or cardigan to hit the books in style. the continental | winter 2015

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... AND THE ‘BEAN BOOT’

Items: Jogger Pant, $39.94, Joe Fresh Lager Boot Sock, $14, Free People Short and Shaggy Jacket, $168, Free People

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The

B24 Incident W

“World travelers, however, do not typically miss their flight by sitting for four hours at the wrong gate in the Vienna airport.”

Emily Fisher ’16

e were positive that our flight to Munich was set to depart from gate B24. There was no mistaking the fluorescent orange letters, lined up right next to “Munich” and “11:25 A.M.” We made our way to the gate, stopping at Duty Free for a bag of familysized gummy bears to make the four-hour layover more bearable. Then, we camped. We browsed Netflix from the free airport Wi-Fi, settling on Midnight in Paris because at this point in the semester, we fancied ourselves world travelers. World travelers, however, do not typically miss their flight by sitting for four hours at the wrong gate in the Vienna airport. September 26th shook up my conception of what it means to be a “world traveler.” Ask anyone who travels, and they will spiel all of that classic Hemingway “it’s-thejourney-that-matters” stuff. If you’re like I was before my semester studying abroad, you will nod and hem and haw with visions of vintage bicycles and bullfights flitting through your head. You will be wrong.

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That fated day was my wakeup call. In short, I managed to miss a plane, miss a train, and arrive to my destination in the time it would have taken me to fly from school in Copenhagen, Denmark to my home in Denver, Colorado. Rather than go into excruciating detail, I will simply say that my day involved sprinting with duffel bags, depressing currency exchanges, a crazy woman with blue feathers in her hair, and certainly a few tears.

“Traveling makes you realize that your life is in your hands; you have the power to choose how you will react to anything that is thrown your way.” By the time my friend and I arrived, it was past two in the morning and we were in hysterics, all the while hating ourselves for being hysterical about these silly first-world problems. We clawed our way into the dark hotel room and collapsed. I went to bed, though, feeling unmistakably proud of myself. Not only had I finally made it, but I had dealt with each hurdle on my own, establishing my sense of independence like I never had before. Traveling makes you realize that your life is in your hands; you have the power to choose how you will react to anything that is thrown your way. Experiences like this one are part of a larger list of the many traveling nightmares that we as students encounter abroad (i.e. pickpockets in Madrid, 90 mph bus rides through rolling Greek hills, sleeping on the airport floor) and that definitely can be stress inducing. However, they also can give us an appreciation of what we have and what we are so fortunate to be able to do. Travel, with all of its inevitable missteps, really does open your world. Traveling while abroad has also made me realize that I don’t even need to leave where I am to have adventures. Check out that new exhibit, hike a mountain, or try to say hello in another language no matter where you are. But, do make sure to triple check your flight gate at the airport.

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The

B24 Incident W

“World travelers, however, do not typically miss their flight by sitting for four hours at the wrong gate in the Vienna airport.”

Emily Fisher ’16

Photos by Emily Fisher

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Off-the-Beaten Path” Study Abroad Destinations:

Budapest, Hungary Victoria Madsen ’16 Before my departure, “interesting” was the most common response to my destination of study abroad: Budapest, Hungary. After my arrival, “Budapest? I love that city!” has been the most common response from Europeans that I have met while traveling. The reason for this difference is obvious: few Americans travel to Hungary, or Central Europe for that matter. Hungary is a small land-locked country of only 10 million inhabitants and their language is one of the most difficult to learn in the world. A long history of oppressive conquerors has plagued the Hungarian, or “Magyar,” peoples; from the Ottoman Empire to the Soviet Union, their history has not been an easy one. Hungary is geographically located in the very center of the map of Europe, making it both a military and cultural buffer zone between the east and the west. Its central location also makes it a convenient home base for travel throughout the continent, and beyond. Although the complicated past of Hungary and its ties to the former USSR may dissuade Americans from traveling to the country, its rich history is what makes it such a unique place to visit or study. Budapest, the country’s capital, is eight times larger than any other Hungarian city, making it the cultural, political, and economic hub of the country. Budapest truly is the “hidden gem” of Europe. The city boasts a broad range of universities that attract students from all over Europe, North America,

South America, and Asia. Corvinus University, where I study, encourages students of various nationalities to interact with one another. Professors assign group projects and schedule overnight class field trips – activities that discourage students from socializing exclusively with those of their own nationality. The inclusive environment in Budapest offers students a diverse study abroad experience, inside and outside of the classroom. Budapest is known for its “ruin pubs:” abandoned apartment buildings that have been converted into multi-level bars and adorned with unique decorations, many from Hungary’s socialist past. Ruin pubs offer a unique experience; as you move from one room to another, you enter completely different atmospheres, from crowded dance floors to hookah lounges. The influx of exchange students and young tourists that visit the city fosters a vibrant and eclectic nightlife. Budapest by day is equally enchanting. I could easily list the various attractions of the city: the thermal spas, the Danube river, the grand opera houses, the cheap wine, but you could find all of this information on Trip Advisor. In truth, what makes Budapest really remarkable are the hidden surprises that you will stumble into everyday: decorative statues scattered in random locations, a bookstore with a ball-room style cafe that includes frescoes on the ceiling and live piano on its third floor, and the remarkable people that you meet. It has been three months since my arrival in Budapest and so far I have not once regretted my choice to study abroad in this “interesting” location.

Photos provided by Victoria Madsen

A Bildungsroman in the

Adult Beverage World Chapter 2: A Corky Evening in the Annex RaVine Turner Trapp ’15 and Jamie Lee ’15

Like a Gardenia Jasminoides planted upon the lapel of a fine French gentleman struck down in the wake of la Révolution, our odyssey into the adult beverage world turned to the somber tones of adolescent trepidation as we submerged ourselves in the frosted cuvée of Upstate New York’s vignoble. It was twice ten days into the Gregorian month of November - thirty-one days prior to the coming of the winter solstice - when we wandered into the Annex, charged with the noble mission of hard-hitting and cardiac-arresting journalism. No, not the dark and fantastic Annex which lays claim to the famed Farm and Rocky Horror parties each year, but the wine bar that is a spinoff of Nola’s, an institution which is dark and fantastic in other ways. Upon entering, we were met with an unexpected but welcome Yuletide cheer. Bubbling colloquy echoed in the brick laden walls appearing to illuminate the venue on their own. Hardwood banquet tables stretched out before us paralleling a summer camp cafeteria, despite our not-so-summer-camp-cafeterian intentions. We slid into the end of a table with our party of three, and noticed immediately that the girth of the table precluded us from the intimate evening we were hoping for. Decidedly against the idea of ‘setbacks,’ and inherently determined to profit from any and every evening activity—like a mother grizzly grabbing a spawning salmon from the breakwaters of a snowmelt-filled stream at the break of spring and, ipso facto, the end of hibernation, hankering for a more intimate word and discussion of nutrition with said aquatic creature—we immediately caught the server’s eye and set about ordering a bottle and some accoutrements. The wine list was pleasantly diversified for such a small venue (and in Upstate New York of all places **guffaw!**) but to be frank we had expected a bit more local pride. Then again, when the pride of the region is Riesling, a grape varietal commonly and historically associated as the thirst quencher of peasants, one can only offer so much without sliding to the rungs of a local tavern or mead hall. Having no higher ambition for the evening than to deepen our understanding of the region in which we locate and now to some degree self-identify, we requested a bottle from the world-renowned Finger Lake vintners of the Hermann J. Wiemer Estate. Not so much as a pairing but rather as a sampling of recommended solid fare we also commanded the house-made taquitos and a globally-sourced cheese plate. The HJW 2011 Frost Cuvée is a smooth off-dry blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gruner Veltliner. It is bright with subtle fruit notes of pear and peach; slightly sweet but crisp enough to not be overwhelming. It paired strikingly well with the spice of the taquitos, certainly a recommended option. The cheese selection, alas, left our locavore palates wanting. Because after reaching our level of pretension, any hint of globalization sours the taste of even the finest aged milk products. One often wonders whether a cheese from Vermont would taste any different in the rolling hills of Vermont. As the wine flowed we felt the supple warmth of home enter our little ecosystem at the end of that flat horizontal wooden form of furniture. Time became a silken scarf, swaddling our party in gentle union as the distance between us seemed to shrink. No longer was the dining table an obstacle to our intimacy but a platform for our sophisticated musings, as each of us dropped deeper and deeper into pits of carousing pretension.

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Off-the-Beaten Path” Study Abroad Destinations:

Photos provided by Victoria Madsen

A Bildungsroman in the

Adult Beverage World Chapter 2: A Corky Evening in the Annex RaVine Turner Trapp ’15 and Jamie Lee ’15

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Photos by Sean-Henry Smith

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Where to Ski This Winter Winter has arrived which means it is time to hit the slopes for some downhill skiing and snowboarding or to enjoy the outdoors while cross-country skiing. Hamilton College is less than 90 minutes away from eight ski resorts, six of which can be reached in under an hour. These resorts are fun for a day trip, night skiing, or an overnight weekend trip. In addition, the GNAR Club, Alpine Ski Team, Nordic Skiing Club, Powder Club, and the Outing Club all take trips to local ski areas throughout the winter. We listed some details below to help you plan your perfect ski trip! By Caroline Langan ’18

McCauley Mountain Ski Area Why we like it: McCauley Mountain Ski Area has 21 trails of 3,000-5,000 feet, one chairlift, two T-bars, and two rope tows. McCauley Mountain Ski Area provides terrain, typical of a “big mountain,” for all levels without long lift lines and expensive lift tickets. The mountain is a 75 minute trip from Hamilton.

Photos by Caroline Langan

Student Perks: For students, a weekend or holiday one-day ticket is $25 or $20 respectively; a half day and weekday one-day ticket is $15; a season pass is $305.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort Woods Valley Ski Area Why we like it: Woods Valley Ski Area offers skiing and snowboarding on 25 acres with 14 trails and 6 lifts. Wednesday-Saturday there is night skiing until 9pm. On weekends you can find live music at the nearby bar, a perfect activity for après ski. The mountain is a 40 minute drive from Hamilton’s campus. Student Perks: A season pass for college students is $339. During weekends and holidays, a lift ticket is $43 and weekday lift tickets are $35.

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Why we like it: Greek Peak has 6 ski lifts and 38 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Greek Peak’s night skiing, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, indoor waterpark, and quarter pipe make it the perfect destination for college students. On Friday and Saturday nights, Trax Pub and Grill has darts, pool, wine and beer tastings, and live entertainment. Greek Peak is a great place for a day trip or an overnight stay. The trip from Hamilton is just under 90 minutes. Student Perks: Any day of the week, college students receive $8.00 off a daily lift ticket and $4.00 off a night ticket. Even better, Monday Madness nights are College Nights and college students only pay $15 for a night lift ticket.

Labrador Mountain

Gore Mountain

Why we like it: Home to Hamilton College’s Club Alpine Ski Team, Labrador has 22 trails and 6 lifts. The 6 lifts bring you to the top of Labrador’s peaks to enjoy diverse terrain and a panoramic view of the valley (be sure to get a good Instagram). Labrador has mastered snowmaking and grooming to ensure quality skiing and snowboarding. Labrador also has ideal hours and night skiing—Monday: 9am-9pm and Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-10pm. The Last Run, Labrador’s bar and restaurant, has live entertainment on Saturday nights, a perfect way to end any evening. You can make it to the mountain from Hamilton in an hour.

Why we like it: With 15 lifts and 107 trails, Gore Mountain is home to the most skiable acreage in New York. It offers 10% beginner trails, 50% intermediate trails, and 40% expert terrain—something for everyone. The best part of Gore Mountain is its eight-passenger Northwoods Gondola, which is perfect for skiing with a group of friends, keeps the lift lines moving, and allows you to take advantage of Gore’s four peaks. Additionally, after a long day of skiing, you can take a free shuttle to the nearby North Creek Ski Bowl to tube and enjoy après ski. Although Gore is 107 miles away, and about a 2-hour drive, it is certainly worth the trip!

Student Perks: A college student season pass is $250 and a 9-hour lift ticket is $48.

Student Perks: With a college ID, a season pass to Gore, Whiteface, and Belleayre is $529. With the purchase of a $69 Student Card, a Monday-Friday (non-holiday) one-day lift ticket is $38 and a Saturday, Sunday, and holiday period oneday lift ticket is $62. If you can’t find a ski resort close to Hamilton that appeals to you and you have a free weekend, you can get your skiing fix in Vermont at Stratton (3 hours away), Okemo (3.5 hours away), and Killington (3.5 hours away).

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Photos by Caroline Langan

Student Perks: For students, a weekend or holiday one-day ticket is $25 or $20 respectively; a half day and weekday one-day ticket is $15; a season pass is $305.

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Labrador Mountain

Gore Mountain

Student Perks: A college student season pass is $250 and a 9-hour lift ticket is $48.

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Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend a In Clinton, we’re right where you want to be We are The Arbor Inn of Clinton Hamilton College and Clinton’s go-to accommodations include both Griffin House Bed & Breakfast – situated on five acres overlooking the Mohawk Valley – and Williams Street Lodging Village Guest Suites – located in Clinton’s historic village near eateries and shopping. Both are minutes from Hamilton College, just choose your setting and you’re right where you want to be.

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Guests return so often, they consider us friends We enjoy meeting new guests and welcoming returning ones. Our friends count on us; they know they can expect impeccably appointed, comfortable rooms, homemade cookies, convenient Keurig® machines, and amenity baskets during their visit.

For a wonderful stay at either location, call us to book your reservations at 315-859-1790 We are Dave and Ellen Varecka, your Innkeepers at The Arbor Inn of Clinton; we look forward to sharing our hospitality with you. Our goal is that you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend.

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#hibernate Instagram Contest Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter on the Hill, and that means that getting out of bed and walking to class feels like trying to summit Mount Everest... during a blizzard. We asked out Instagram followers to be Hamilton sherpas, capturing photos that show the better side of the chilly season at Hamilton. The eight submissions with the most â&#x20AC;&#x153;likesâ&#x20AC;? are featured below, and the top three will receive giftcards for warm drinks at Opus!

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Instagram Photo Credits: @coachlaur, @ferris15, annacookiedo, hannahw415, momoguccierrez, Wakeup_hungry

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Instagram Photo Credits: @coachlaur, @ferris15, annacookiedo, hannahw415, momoguccierrez, Wakeup_hungry

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