Dear Reader,

 

We write this note with a heavy heart. In the beginning of April, Hamilton lost a vital member of its community, Basil Brown ‘24 (he/him). Basil was a dear friend to many, an artist and advocate, and a passionate, creative, ingenuitive person. He made a lasting impact on conversations and initiatives regarding accessibility on campus and advocacy for disabled students. Basil’s interests and creative expression were very interdisciplinary. He declared majors in art and anthropology and explored many different mediums and modes of creation. We will be dedicating Issue XI1 to Basil and are very proud to say that we believe the works chosen for this issue speak to Basil’s interests and passions very well. We encourage you all to lead your life as Basil led his: continue supporting your friends, standing up for what you believe in, pursue your passions, and be true to yourself. 

 

In Sylvia Woodbury’s “The Confines of Paradise: Failures of the Utopia in Woman on the Edge of Time,” we examine the limitations and possibilities of a utopian society, and in her “Awe and Emotion: The Body in Pre-Modern Art,” we explore the comparisons and contrasts in artwork from all around the world. In Annie Kennedy’s “Mumia Apothecary Jars: A Dissection of Past Funerary Practices,” we analyze the funerary practices of an ancient civilization for a greater understanding of the past. In Katie Cristiano’s “The Sacred Disease: A Case Study of the Hippocratic Corpus,” we delve into ancient written works that have influenced the growth of humanity and the foundation of modern society. In Henry Gooding’s “Disproportionate Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities within Racial Minorities,” we investigate the lingering presence of prejudice and bias in our education systems and overall communities, revealing the problems so that they can be resolved. And now we invite you to join us on this written journey. 

 

Please enjoy. 

 

– Henry & Katie