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The Bates Student
The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student
Sign that marks student parking in "The Village" parking lot at Bates College.
New Parking Policy Overhaul Limits Student Access to Lots, Brings Higher Fines
Aden Michael, Assistant News Editor • October 24, 2025

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, students, faculty and staff were informed of new changes in the parking policy, which were to take effect in the 2025-2026 school...

The Campus Life office in Chase Hall at Bates College. One branch of this office space is for Student Conduct.
Campus Life Travel Policies Cause Clubs to Pivot
Trinity Poon, Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2025

The winds of change are upon Campus Life during the 2025-26 school year as the campus department welcomes new personnel, programming, and changes to club...

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Chris Schiff works at the research desk in Ladd Library.
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Audrey Cole, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2025
Professors Sarah Lynch and Mark Tizzoni on the Bates College Quad as a couple.
Love on Campus: Debunking the Marriage Myth and Meeting Married Bobcats
Ana Grieve, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2025
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As Bates moves to embrace AI, faculty and students are raising questions about its ethics and uses.
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Elianna Kimura, Contributing Writer
Bates Initiative for Government Studies Hosts Panel on the Politics of the Middle East
Bates Initiative for Government Studies Hosts Panel on the Politics of the Middle East
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