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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Bates Reverts to Trump-Era Title IX Policies After Federal Ruling
Bates Reverts to Trump-Era Title IX Policies After Federal Ruling
Lena LaPierre, Investigations Editor
Power, Policy, and Pushback: A Look at President Trump’s First Day in Office
Power, Policy, and Pushback: A Look at President Trump’s First Day in Office
Nick Danko, Assistant Forum Editor
Three of the original four founders of the Puddle Jump – Lars Llorente, Chris Callahan, and Scott Copeland – participated in the event on Feb. 7, 50 years after the inaugural 1975 version.
Bates Celebrates 50th ‘Puddle Jump’ With Original Founders
Carly Philpott, Executive Managing Editor • February 7, 2025

It was March 17, 1975, and Chris Callahan ‘78 had an idea. “I remember looking out the window. We were living in South Smith [Hall], facing...

How will Trump’s term affect Us?
How will Trump’s term affect Us?
Natalie Damer-Salas, Staff Designer • February 5, 2025
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Amy Boldic working at the Bobcat bar at Commons on Wednesday, February 5th.
Get to Know Your Favorite Commons Staff
Aden Michael and Ashley Taylor February 5, 2025
Students observe the newly inducted 47th president, Donald Trump, deliver the inaugural speech.
An Analysis of President Elect Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech with Professor Engel and Kelley-Romano
Ellie Stevenson, Assistant Features Editor • January 22, 2025
A restorative justice circle.
Proposed Discipline Procedures would Remove Live Hearing
Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2025

Faculty will vote to adopt or reject a proposal to change the student discipline process this March. The proposal would get rid of live disciplinary...

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Purposeful Work office in Chase Hall.
Your New Year’s Resolution Should Include Visiting Purposeful Work: Why and How in Three Tips
Jamie Shelton, Contributing Writer • January 27, 2025
Student undergoing the class selection process. Created by Lauren White
From Chaos to Curiosity: The Benefits of a By-Class System
Nick Danko, Assistant Forum Editor • January 22, 2025
Sun casts rays through the mist, landing on a fallen tree.
Stick Season: A World Between Fall and Winter
Hadley Blodgett, Assistant Sports Editor • December 11, 2024
A red maple peaking in fall color on the Bates historic quad.
Halloween Dance: A trick or treat?
Olivia Svallin, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2024
Portrait of Princess Zabel, newly hired head coach of Bates Women's Lacrosse.
Bates Crowns Princess Zabel as New Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Max Olson and Zoe Schaedle February 3, 2025
Bradley Wentworth '28 winning the face-off draw at center ice against Dartmouth.
Photo essay: Men’s club hockey
Joe DiMartino, Contributing Photographer • January 27, 2025
Photo provided by Bates Communications.
Scratching the Surface: Q&A with Interim Athletics Director Will Rothermel
Zoe Schaedle, Managing Sports Editor • January 22, 2025
Mya Hicks '27 waits as Bowdoin sets up for a free-throw.
Women’s basketball suffers a 52-57 loss to Bowdoin
Erwin Kardatzke, Staff Photographer • January 17, 2025
A Picture of (Black) Success: Thoughts on the 2025 AOTY
A Picture of (Black) Success: Thoughts on the 2025 AOTY
Amanda Edge, Managing A&L Editor • February 5, 2025
Behind the Scenes of Incendiary, The Robinson Players’ Technical Team Learned to Set a Stage On Fire
Behind the Scenes of Incendiary, The Robinson Players’ Technical Team Learned to Set a Stage On Fire
Maple Buescher, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Eloise Wyatt '26 poses in Agafay, Morocco while studying abroad in 2024.
From Mulled Wine to Toll House Pie: The Transformative Power of Study Abroad
Amanda Edge, Managing A&L Editor • January 22, 2025
Justice For Joan Baez: A Review of “A Complete Unknown”
Justice For Joan Baez: A Review of “A Complete Unknown”
Kate Hayes, Assistant News Editor • January 22, 2025
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