The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Black G.I.s and white German women mingle at the bar of a Berlin club.

“The Rosa Parks House – at Home in Berlin?”: A Talk by Kristin Kopp, Ph.D.

Jamie Shelton, Contributing Writer March 6, 2024

The story of a house and the little-known historical connections between Germany, African Americans, and the Civil Rights movement. A cozy room in Roger Williams hosts about 15 people as they mill about....

LifeFlight Helicopter pilot and Bates alum Jillian Sheltra 19 shows students the interior of the LifeFlight helicopter.

LifeFlight Medical Helicopter lands on Bardwell Field for Public Safety Awareness Day

Leah Belber and Ella Beiser March 6, 2024

A LifeFlight medical helicopter landed on the Bardwell Field at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 for Public Safety Awareness Day sponsored by Bates Emergency Medical Services and Campus Safety. In an interview...

President Jenkins smiles along with other summit participants.

Black Student Summit Promotes Black Solidarity and Joy

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

The first annual Black Student Summit was held on Feb. 10 at Colby in collaboration with Bates and Bowdoin.  The three schools co-created the summit with the intention of offering educational opportunities...

Players celebrate after advancing to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history.

In Final Alumni Gym Game, Bates Defeats Widener University to Advance to Sweet Sixteen

Carly Philpott, Assistant News Editor March 3, 2024

As the minutes dwindled in the fourth quarter, Bates put up an ultimately insurmountable lead over Widener University, and the crowd went wild. Alumni Gymnasium erupted into a raucous rendition of “Happy...

Players rush to celebrate with Elsa Daulerio ‘26 and Morgan Kennedy ‘24, who led the game offensively with 20 points scored each.

Bates Wins Tense Game 66-51 Against Brooklyn College to Continue to Round 2

Carly Philpott, Assistant News Editor March 2, 2024

Bates women’s basketball emerged triumphant over Brooklyn College 66-51 on March 1, moving on to the second round of the NCAA DIII Tournament. Despite an early lead for Bates, ending the first quarter...

Merrill Parking Lot.

1,500 Gallons of Vegetable Oil Spill in Merrill Parking Lot

Trinity Poon, Managing News Editor March 1, 2024

Students received an emergency notification of a cooking oil spill near the Cutten Maintenance Center at 10:38 a.m. on Feb. 28. According to the notification, the Merrill lot was closed to traffic while...

Photo take outside of Ladd Library.

Man Detained by Lewiston Police Department for Indecent Exposure

Catalina Passino, Managing Features Editor February 29, 2024

Robert Allen Burgess Jr. was apprehended by the Lewiston Police Department on Feb. 26 after exposing himself to an individual outside of Ladd library. He was charged with indecent conduct which is a misdemeanor. At...

19 Members of Brooks Quimby Debate Council Collectively Resign in Open Letter

19 Members of Brooks Quimby Debate Council Collectively Resign in Open Letter

Trinity Poon, Zoe Schaedle, and Ella Beiser February 20, 2024

Nineteen members of Bates College’s debate team, the Brooks Quimby Debate Council (BQDC), collectively resigned from the team on Friday, Feb. 16.  At 9:55 a.m., the BQDC announced their resignation...

Letter from the Editor

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2024

Dear Bates Community, Yesterday, The Bates Student published an article about the resignation of members of the Brooks Quimby Debate Council. The article included an open letter written by members of...

Photo of the exterior of Le Ronj

The Ronj’s New Grind

Zoe Schaedle, Managing News Editor February 13, 2024

Described as a “nocturnal pumpkin” in the Bates Alumnus Magazine, Winter 1998 edition, the Ronj is named for its bright orange walls. Located on 32 Frye Street, the two-story Victorian style Ross house...

Sivani Arvapalli 26 registers students for the Blood Drive in the Benjamin Mays Center.

Blood Shortage Moves Student to Organize Blood Drive

Trinity Poon, Managing News Editor February 13, 2024

Students filed into Benjamin Mays Center to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Feb. 5. Sivani Arvapalli '26 organized the drive to benefit the Lewiston community. Faculty, staff and...

Poster advertising late-night hours at the Den.

First Time in Four Years: Den Opens For Late-Night Option

Hadley Blodgett, Assistant Arts & Leisure Editor February 13, 2024

The Bobcat Den reopened for late-night hours on Wednesday, Jan. 3 for the first time since COVID restrictions were lifted.  The renovation of Chase Hall allowed for the re-opening of the Den in the...

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