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Kirkland College welcomed its first class of students in 1968, becoming the first independent women’s liberal arts college in the northeast since 1926. The college offered a unique learning experience focused on independence, creativity, and interdisciplinary studies. Between 1968 and 1978, students would enroll at Hamilton College or Kirkland College, but could attend classes and use facilities from both schools. At Kirkland, the courses were not separated by departments, but instead, by Humanities, Social Science, Science, and the Arts. According to a 1967 Kirkland advertisement in TIME Magazine, this was meant to encourage interdisciplinary studies, considering “one course may combine History, Literature, Philosophy, and Art… just as life does.” At Kirkland, students received evaluations instead of grades, and professors, who mostly lived on campus, played an active role in students’ lives. All of the courses maintained small and interactive environments, contradicting the larger and more formal-styled lectures at Hamilton during this time. Kirkland College did not have a Dean’s List, Class & Charter Day prizes, Phi Beta Kappa, nor graduation honors; the school was meant to focus on learning simply for the love of learning. By 1978, Kirkland was forced to merge with Hamilton College, becoming the coeducational institution it is today.

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Kirkland students had the glorious chance to dress during the seventies, the decade famously associated with bell bottom pants, tie-dye, and bright colors and patterns. At a closer look, the seventies was a wider exploration of new styles and designs afforded both from broader freedom and new technologies in fashion. Kirkland students took the liberal fashions of the seventies and the young freedom of being in college to adapt a wide range of styles. Students wore anything from jeans and flowing skirts, to L.L. Bean boots and flannels, and artisan jewelry and jean jackets. According to one alumna, Penny Dana, there were two main styles at Kirkland: the Kirkies, who wore anything from flowing skirts to painters paints and tended to study art and dance, and the Kirkettes, who were a later stream of students that tended to wear more mainstream styles. Penny remarks that “all the women always wore earrings, and jewelry, although Kirkies tended towards handmade and silver, artisan jewelry.” For a weekend look, Kirkland students dress up with proper skirts, with many opting out of wearing makeup, but perhaps blowing out their hair for a party. The most important fashion trend of Kirkland, however, was its final parting gift to its Charter class: a green hard hat. This symbolized their help in creating a new college for women, while simultaneously protecting the adored class against the ongoing construction at Kirkland.

Penny Dana was drawn to Kirkland College because the school offered a combined curriculum that neither a women’s nor men’s college independently possessed. The college provided a space that was uniquely empowering and supportive for women, while also offering the opportunity to take part in Hamilton College’s student experience. Penny mentioned that what she loved most about Kirkland was the literature courses, especially Russian literature which was something not offered at Hamilton. Further, she appreciated the written evaluation of her work instead of letter/number grades, as they offered more feedback. Penny took an equal number of courses at both Kirkland and Hamilton; She was a Government major at Hamilton and a Sociology concentrator at Kirkland. She mentioned, “I thoroughly enjoyed the mental rigor of foreign policy analysis, and the political philosophy component gave me the framework to fully appreciate foreign policy stances and decisions.” Her two favorite classes included: German History from the Reformation to the Eve of World War I, taught by David Miller, and the Government class taught by Pete Suttemeier, Methodology. Miller’s class helped her understand the history of her family’s emigration from Europe, and Suttemeier’s class “helped [Penny] to discern what is important/unimportant/misleading in analysis - [she] often cite[s] this class as the most important instruction that [she] have ever received”. Penny lived in Millbank for three years and in B Dorm, now Babbitt, during her senior year. Her favorite place to study was the third floor of Burke Library and she loved spending time with her friends in suite lounges, South, and Carnegie (at this time, the fireplaces were functional and often used!).

Looking at fashion trends, Penny shares that men at Hamilton were mostly all prep and wore jeans, corduroys, collared button-down shirts, and topsiders. Women at Kirkland were known by the nicknames of Kirkies or Kirkettes based on their clothing styles. Penny grew up wearing a school uniform prior to college, so she felt most comfortable in Oxford shirts, t-shirts, jeans, corduroys, and L.L.Bean boots, which they called “construction boots”. She leaned more towards the Kirkette style, and her staple outfit was always jeans and a t-shirt. Penny mentions that to this day, she remembers some people whose fashion sense really stood out: a Hamilton student nicknamed “The Lid” who always wore a stove-pipe hat, another who NEVER wore shoes, and a Kirkland student who was often found wearing southern-style “ball gowns”.

Julie Weinstein, another alumna of Kirkland College, was a creative writing major who could often be found walking in the Glen contemplating life. Above everything else, Julie loved Kirkland and her time on the hill. She graduated just as confused about what she would do with the rest of her life as when she first arrived, and she wouldn’t have changed a thing. Julie truly loved her education at Kirkland. During her time there, Julie fondly remembers long conversations with literature professor Carol Rupprecht, which she described as a “great gift.” She remarks that literature professor George Bahlke “pushed us to make connections, to think deeply, to consider novels from the perspective of so many other disciplines.” Julie originally arrived at Kirkland as an Anthropology major, but after a summer internship at a dig in Southern California, she discovered that Archeology, her passion since childhood, required a great deal of science. Recognizing that she didn’t have a brain for science, Julie took a semester off and traveled around Europe with her boyfriend and, along the way, reconnected with her fondness for poetry and became a creative writing major. Eight years after graduating, Julie found her calling in Psychology and earned her masters, entering into what she describes as an immensely fulfilling world. She reflects that, “in many ways I connect Psychology to Archaeology -- delving into who people are now rather than delving into ancient secrets.” Julie’s story came to a happy full circle and she believes her time at Kirkland was the foundation of it all.

Aside from her academic joy at Kirkland, Julie enjoyed other parts of college life. She attended concerts in the Chapel and Hockey Rink, and particularly loved the Folk Music Weekend, where folkies gathered and music was played all over campus. She adored the Glen and made many great friends at Kirkland. Julie lived in B dorm, what is now Babbitt, all four years and loved it. She explained that living in the suites was a perfect harmony of alone time in her own room, while also having the option to join other people in the common living area. Looking back to her four years at Kirkland, Julie advises her younger self to not feel that college is a be-all to end-all. As her story emphasizes, no one really knows what they want to do with their lives and stifling expectations to know this can be so pressurizing. Julie reflects that there is so much value in just being present to learn and experience everything because the knowledge you gain will give you tools to figure out life.

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“ models: Claire Harpel, Rachel Lion, Alex Weremchuk, Ryley McGovern, Sean Zhang, Max Ganem, Chrissy Crespo, Quinn Jones, Sam Howard photographers: Imani Mitchell, Sophia Viscarell0, Amanda Sedaka stylists: Ravi Travers, Maeve Zimmerman, Cole Kuczek, Ella Strasser, Maggie Nye, Jordan Che, Javier Garcia, Charlotte Clark, Louisa Crozier beauty artists: Jade Levitin, Abby Lowder layout: Sophie Christensen; copy editor: Hadley Noonan

Whether you’re heading off campus or staying on the hill with friends, a night out is a weekend staple for Hamilton students. Nights out provide an opportunity to express oneself in fashion, more than during a typical weekday. It’s a chance to take fashion risks and wear what you feel the most confident in, which is different for everyone. For most of our models, the night out look includes leather pants or jackets, lace detailing, bold animal prints, funky sunglasses, and all kinds of glitz and glam - “Anything that’s shining, shimmery,” photographer Imani Mitchell explained. Imani isn’t alone in her love for glitter. Others described trying to achieve a ‘Euphoria moment,’ or simply incorporating a pair of glamorous earrings to add something shiny to their look. Feeling confident during a night out does not have to mean showing as much skin as possible. In fact, confidence can be displayed through all kinds of styles. For co-editor-in-chief Aisling Mockler, feeling confident can come down to just ‘a good pair of corduroys’ or a ‘statement jacket.’ More than any clothing piece, a going out look for Aisling is all about the earrings - unique to each occasion, always big, silver, and most importantly, dangly.

For others, the going out outfit is all about wearing something to dance in. Beauty and hair director Jade Levitin, expresses feeling most confident “in the middle of the dance floor.” Model Quinn Jones, focuses on the swing of the hair; “When I have a perfect ponytail, like when I had a really good hair day, and it just kind of hits, and it’s very swingy, that’s when I feel very confident.” Through jewelry, hair, makeup, and statement clothing pieces, there is a medium for everyone to express themselves and feel their best when going out.

Coming up on chillier months, it is important to stay toasty in the midst of an evening chill. Model Sam Howard, suiting a dapper patterned blazer and button down, zooms down Green Apple Way past Milbank’s lit up windows and KJ’s soft glow. Along the road, models wear faux fur coats, mixing textile and contrasting textures.

For individuals who like to leave it all on the dance floor, sometimes the less clothing, the better. “I like when I’m wearing the least amount of clothing because… body positivity,” model Max Ganem explained. “I feel good when I’m not constricted; I love to see everyone happy in their own bodies, that’s just a cool vibe. Super easy to dance in.” For Max, nights out are about picking out a fun outfit, spending time with friends, and seeing where the night takes them. Beyond style preferences, going out is a way for people to come together, have fun, and feel their best.

A few going out styles to be on the lookout for this season are bold eye makeup, statement jewelry, corsets, leather, and all things glitter, pearls, & sequins. Model Chrissy Crespo sports the ultimate colored eyeshadow look complete with vibrant pink glitter and bright blue lids. Going out is a fun way to experiment with new eye makeup looks, like the one Chrissy is wearing. Additionally, Chrissy complemented the bright eyeshadow look with a gold sequin mini dress. Another glamorous look like Chrissy’s can be seen on model Rachel Lion, who wears a chunky silver necklace with a sheer top covered in pearls over a white bralette. The glitz and glam trend amongst night out fashion can be executed through jewelry, clothing, or makeup, which allows everyone to incorporate their own creativity and sense of style. Leather is another trend that can be seen amongst different clothing pieces. Model Alex Weremchuk wears a vintage leather jacket whereas Rachel wears a pair of brown leather pants in a second look. Styling versatile faux, vegan, or vintage leather gives an outfit an edgy, yet effortless look. When going out, it is common to see leather in the form of pants, outerwear, shirts, dresses, vests, and boots. The beauty of night out fashion is that it can be applied in whatever way one sees fit.

At the end of the day, dressing for a night out is all about confidence - wear what makes you feel good, put on some groovy music, and forget about the rest.

by: Bryna Jekogian & Norma wCalleja

Body modifications on campus take all kinds of forms, particularly in piercings and tattoos, students are able to use these mediums to express themselves in their own unique ways, part of the beauty of body modifications is the personal touches that set each of them apart. Throughout history, members of Indigenous cultures have expressed belonging within their community through the use of body modifications. Many people in these cultures believe that tattoos are a form of healing and are used in religious rituals. For others, tattoos and body modifications allow them to embrace their Indigenous culture and to decolonize themselves from Western influences. Three of our models told the stories behind their tattoos. They varied from getting them for their family, to getting tattooed for religious purposes. Juasline “Juju” Plasencia, Ariana Silva, and Fatima Oliva are Hispanic models who show off their body modifications. All of their tattoos have a profound connection to their heritage and to who they are as people. Ariana struggled with her identity, so for her; “body art was a way to represent myself and value my heritage a little more.” Her tattoos tell the story of when she immigrated to the United States and how both of her identities merge into one. Her identities are represented by a black-inked leopard tattoo and a red-inked tiger. These aesthetic tattoos contrast one another visually, but for Ariana, they display deeper emotional significance. They tell her story of being a first-generation immigrant who struggled with finding who they were in America. Her black-inked tattoos represent the Americanized version of herself, which contrast to her red-inked tattoos that represent her Ecuadorian they wanted tattoos to simply fill their arms with art. Now, their body art serves as a sort of biography, showing off the small objects that have accompanied Jay through their life. Tattoos provide people with the unique ability to show off what is important to them; this ability is unmatched by any other wearable article. contributors: models: Jay Pratty, Fatima Oliva, Juju

Likewise, Fatima’s tattoos have significant meaning to her family, who are of Mexican descent. Her knee tattoos hold a special phrase that her parents would say, “Ni de aqui ni de alla” (“Not from here not from there”). It’s tattooed with an Old English font, which many of her relatives use in similar tattoos. Her first tattoo is a replica of the Matisse painting ‘Dance’, but instead of being depicted unclothed, the people wear traditional Mexican dresses.

Though the practice of modifying one’s body is more prominent than ever before in the U.S., many Indigenous cultures have practiced tattooing for ages. Afro-Latinx and Indigenous communities are embracing their culture by showing off their body modifications. Juju believes “tattoos have to do a lot with spirituality” and further emphasizes that “tattoos are a way of putting yourself out there in the world.” Their piercings express and embrace their Taino Indigenous roots, specifically Juju’s tongue piercing, which serves as a reminder to speak their truth. Juju’s chest and back tattoos are related to Buddhism, which remind them that “in this tumultuous journey you have to have a pure heart.” Their piercings and tattoos work in tandem to encourage them to stay true to themself.

Tattoos serve as visible signals of an individual’s values that they want to present to outsiders. They can indicate belonging to a certain subculture or interest group. These types of indications can be displayed through various types of symbolism. Many of Abby Lowder’s tattoos depict animals. They have a family of four bats on their hip, each embodying a member of Abby’s immediate family. Their other tattoos show off other “spooky animals,” as Abby calls them. Abby comments that people who like reptiles are likely to have tattoos. When they see a person with a reptile tattoo, they know that they may share a similar interest with that person. The bond between people with similar, visible tattoos can form before two people even speak to each other.

Plasencia, Ariana Silva, Abby Lowder, Henry Wilson photographers: Barb Aristakesyan, Imani Mitchell stylists: Charlotte Clark, Zoe Carovano, Ella Strasser, Ravi Travers beauty artists: Jade Levitin, Abby Lowder layout: Andrea Hayman copy editor: Sage Lively