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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The first library arcade dance since 2019.
Bates Kicks Off New Year With Old Dance Tradition
Max Olson, Assistant News Editor
Beyond Bates: Community Connection and Understanding
Beyond Bates: Community Connection and Understanding
Zoe Schaedle, Managing News Editor
International Students Share Perspectives on U.S. Election
International Students Share Perspectives on U.S. Election
Sara Mooney, Aspen Elliott, and Lily Hausler September 25, 2024

International students gathered to talk about their thoughts on America’s upcoming election in a discussion led by Dean James Reese on Sept....

Inclusive Spaces: Why All-Gender Restrooms Matter in Higher Education
Inclusive Spaces: Why All-Gender Restrooms Matter in Higher Education
Paul Schmitz, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2024
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How Did We Get Here? A Look at Footwear Trends and the Shoes of Bates in 2024
How Did We Get Here? A Look at Footwear Trends and the Shoes of Bates in 2024
Sarah Lieber September 25, 2024
Dear Bert: I'm Concerned About My Friends' Diets
Dear Bert: I'm Concerned About My Friends' Diets
September 25, 2024
Four Takeaways From the Presidential Debate Watch Party
Four Takeaways From the Presidential Debate Watch Party
Ella Beiser and Gabriela Ruberto September 25, 2024

Across campus, Bates students gathered for the Sept. 10 presidential debate. In one room, packed with over 100 students, the Politics Department...

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Shop, Drop and Enroll: A Guide to Picking (and Switching) Courses
Shop, Drop and Enroll: A Guide to Picking (and Switching) Courses
Lena LaPierre, Assistant Forum Editor • August 16, 2024
President Jenkins gives a speech at his inauguration.
President Jenkins’ Inaugural Address Inspires Students to “Rise Together”
Max Olson, Assistant News Editor • May 5, 2024
How to Speed Up By Slowing Down
How to Speed Up By Slowing Down
Maggie Kornfeind, Contributing Writer • April 10, 2024
The Cost of Carelessness: One Student’s Response to JB Hall Damages
The Cost of Carelessness: One Student’s Response to JB Hall Damages
Anonymous April 9, 2024
Women's Rugby Team listening to directions to do a defensive drill on Thursday, Sept. 19 on Page Field.
The Return of Women’s Rugby
Hazel Glazer, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2024
On the court with Women's Volleyball as Ami Evans, Class of '26 spikes the ball at the NESCAC Home Opener on Friday, Sept. 20.
Shutout Showdown: Bates Volleyball beats Amherst in NESCAC opener
Hadley Blodgett and Quinn Hughes September 25, 2024
Bates women's basketball played U Maine-Farmington in Alumni Gym on Nov. 14. Carly Philpott ’27 for Bates College.
Playing For a Crowd and Passing It Along to the Next Generation
Carly Philpott and Catalina Passino March 19, 2024
Bates hosts Trinity on April 14th, 2023. (Theophil Syslo for Bates College Communications)
Familiar Faces and Promising Newcomers Take the Spotlight as Bates Sweeps Plymouth State
Zach Marchick, Assistant Sports Editor • March 19, 2024
Brew and Review: Obscura Cafe and Eatery
Brew and Review: Obscura Cafe and Eatery
Hazel Glazer and Frances Hochleutner September 25, 2024
Ladd Library wide shot
Levels of Ladd: Determining the Library’s Best and Worst Floors
Kate Hayes, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap”: I’m so Confused
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap”: I’m so Confused
Max Olson, Assistant News Editor • September 25, 2024
Beyoncé Asserts Herself as the Ultimate Musical Chameleon
Beyoncé Asserts Herself as the Ultimate Musical Chameleon
Anastasia Fowler, Amanda Edge, and Moriah Scharn April 9, 2024
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