A student-athlete is a term used to describe the direct balance between a full-time student and a full-time athlete. After much in-depth investigation, it is safe to say that Hampden-Sydney College and its student-athletes fit this definition very well.
A typical student-athlete misses only a few class periods during the season for games or other athletic obligations; however, the number varies from sport to sport. “For our team, there are usually 3 classes missed per student per year,” Assistant Lacrosse Coach Jason Rostan said. For teams with more games on their …

College students are constantly looking to cope with overwhelming workloads and personal burdens. Staying busy might not be so hard in college, but remaining on task can be considerably difficult. While some students exercise a valiant effort towards their responsibilities, others avoid taking part in anything that might create more stress.  Regardless of whether or not a student chooses to be productive, how he or she approaches dealing with everyday obligations can reflect a similar issue.  A recent article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch titled “Painkiller overdose deaths triples” revealed how …

The Hampden-Sydney Bookstore is an important place for students on campus, whether it be for the purchase of books, stationary items, or other basic necessities. However, some faculty members have had trouble with the textbook acquisition process and pricing of the store. A professor, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that he has had problems with students not being able to buy textbooks at the store due to over enrollment in the classes. The professor added that when the book is ordered by the Bookstore, it takes almost two weeks …

This Semester, the Fine Arts Department at Hampden-Sydney has hosted two major events at the Crawley Forum.  First, on October 28, the College hosted the Claremont Trio, a world-renowned piano trio based in New York City that has performed in several big venues, including the Kennedy Center and has won awards for their performances, most notably the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award.
In addition to performing several pieces from their repertoire, the Trio also gave lectures and master classes to interested students as part of the Central Virginia Ensemble in Residence program.  …

The curtains did not rise, nor did they part. The stage remained open and surrounded by a sizable crowd engaged in animated chatter. The set was simple, consisting of a high backed chair underneath a tall wooden balcony. The lights dimmed and the room grew quiet as the members of the audience began to take their seats. Shapes filed past on both sides of the now silent audience, and the eerie call was raised by the passing cast: “Oh for a muse of fire.” From the time that the actors …

The Hampden-Sydney football Tigers enter this Saturday’s game against Randolph-Macon with a major goal of their season already accomplished: winning the Old Dominion Athletic Conference title.  Despite early season struggles and a non-conference road loss to Huntingdon, the Tigers swept the conference schedule, garnering them a trip to the postseason.
Helping the cause was an offensive explosion against the Guilford Quakers on October 29th.  The Tigers overcame a 14 point first quarter deficit with a 35 point second quarter, and didn’t look back.  Both teams exchanged two touchdowns in the second …

The Hampden-Sydney basketball team is looking to capture the program’s 11th ODAC title, after finishing last season with a 17-10 overall record and an 8-8 mark in conference. The Tigers are ranked #23 in the d3hoops.com national pre-season poll and they are also picked to finish second in the ODAC pre-season poll behind Virginia Wesleyan (who is ranked #1 by d3hoops.com).  Despite the lofty national ranking, fourth year coach Dee Vick is focused on the conference title. “The ODAC will always remain our top focus. Our league has proven that …

Hampden-Sydney is a college of principles. This college is not for cheaters, thieves, or for individuals who tolerate those actions. Despite the human inability to live up to these standards perfectly, the ideals themselves are closely held components of the campus spirit.
However, it’s very easy to be cynical when someone holds up a code of conduct that seems too lofty, especially when experience (often neglecting the positive cases) exposes the impossibility of following such guidelines perfectly. It’s like watching a friend go on a diet; you’re not surprised when they …

In recent months, Hampden-Sydney College has made quite a few additions and renovations to its facilities, including the construction of the new baseball stadium, Ty Cobb Ballpark, the renovation of the recently reopened Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest, and Venable Hall bathrooms.
The completion of all these projects begs the question:  will H-SC’s focus for future projects now shift to renovating and improving our classrooms?  According to Dr. Herbert L. King ’94, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, it appears that improvements to our classrooms are not far off, …

A school yearbook is a valued treasure of alumni, something for graduates to use to reminisce about the fond years of their college days. The Kaleidoscope, H-SC’s yearbook, has served that purpose. Although in the past our yearbook has been a highly prized possession, in the last five years the yearbook has declined in popularity for not only those receiving it, but also for those making it. And because of that the Student Finance Committee recently voted not to fund the Kaleidoscope’s production. Which means, as of now there are …