from the editors

Hamilton prides itself in being a liberal arts school that offers a diverse range of activities to its students. This emphasis creates a student body that is hyper-involved, participating in everything from the Streaking Team to Alternative Spring Break. From the cover to page 100 of this large Spring Issue, we tried to include as many student perspectives as possible.

This issue exposes the many experiences that make life at Hamilton unique for every student. Our readers selected five seniors from the Men’s Rugby Team to grace our spring cover. Inside, the bare bodies of the Varsity Streaking Team take freedom of expression to a whole new level. Four art majors showcase the results of a year of work on their senior projects. From India to Italy, we caught up with Hamilton students who are studying abroad and learned how their perceptions of the world have been altered by the experience of living in a foreign country. Comparing the different viewpoints on campus, our article “A Tale of Two Students” brings together students
with different backgrounds to talk about life at Hamilton.

Clinton, New York might not be a hub of political activity, but students have managed to find ways to stay involved in the race that is consuming our country. The role of the “Millenial Generation” is discussed in the Features section, highlighting the recent increase in the youth vote. Whether campaigning or taking advantage of the Washington Program, students have proved that our generation is more engaged in politics and determined to make our opinions heard.

The faculty at Hamilton has joined the student body in being involved in politics, but lately it is school politics that has their attention. After learning that a popular professor had received a zero percent raise for the 2006-2007 academic year, we investigated and stumbled upon a scandal that has caused a stir among the faculty.

The Continental strives to highlight as many Hamilton students and perspectives as possible in the magazine. We have tried our best to open your eyes to the different Hamilton experiences, but even with an expanded 100 page issue there is not enough room to include every perspective at Hamilton. Enjoy.