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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

President Garry Jenkins joined Bates Votes for an early morning walk to the Lewiston Armory polls, where students and faculty alike cast their ballots.
Bates Votes Walks to the Polls
Carly Philpott, Managing News Editor
The Deansmen after their performance at the Taste the Harvest Festival on Wednesday, October 2nd.
Deansmen Funding Request Denied
Nick Danko, Contributing Writer
Batesies, including professors, students, and administrators, gathered on Nov. 12 in a small rally on the steps of Coram Library to express their concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Project 2025. Many spoke from the personal standpoint of being queer, of color, or an immigrant themselves, and shared how Project 2025 could harm them and their community, Bates and beyond.
Angered by Trump Election, Students Express Fears at Coram Rally
Carly Philpott, Max Olson, and Ella Beiser November 13, 2024

A post-election rally on Coram Library steps Nov. 12 called for solidarity, resistance and to take action against the dangers of Project 2025...

Halloween Dance: A trick or treat?
Olivia Svallin, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2024
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Dear Bert: I Have a Complicated Coworker
Dear Bert: I Have a Complicated Coworker
November 13, 2024
The northern lights appear above Gomes Chapel on Oct. 10.
Happenings at Bates
November 13, 2024
Garnet Gateway, Bates' hub for registration, employee information, and degree requirements, is now absent of Bates Faces, a student directory listing names, class years, and hometowns.
What Happened to Bates Faces?
Sydney Litney, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2024

Bates Faces, the once beloved online yearbook and directory, has disappeared from Garnet Gateway, leaving many students befuddled. “Bates Faces...

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AESOP Opinion Piece
AESOP Opinion Piece
Olivia Svallin, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
Op-Ed: Vice President Debate
Op-Ed: Vice President Debate
Natalie Damer-Salas, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
I Pretended to be a Bowdoin Student for a Night. This is What I Learned.
I Pretended to be a Bowdoin Student for a Night. This is What I Learned.
Kate Hayes, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
A red maple peaking in fall color on the Bates historic quad.
Your Guide to Fall-ing in Love with Maine
Natalie Damer-Salas, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
Number 22, Maria Femia '25 waits for the ball on the field during their game against Bowdoin College on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
A Weekend Epic: Bates Field Hockey takes down Wesleyan to advance to NESCAC Championship Semifinal Round
Quinn Hughes, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2024
Defensive lineman Shane Broughton '26 celebrates a successful tackle in the second quarter. Bates fell short to Bowdoin in their annual faceoff on Nov. 2, losing 35-24 to the NESCAC rival.
Bates Football Loses to Bowdoin After Tense Showdown
Lucy Green and Hadley Blodgett November 13, 2024
Photo Essay: Football Tailgating
October 30, 2024
Bates football team after first win against Middlebury College since 1988.
Historic Victory: Bates Football vs. Middlebury
Hadley Blodgett, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
Claire Bennett Wins the Mock Presidential Election
Claire Bennett Wins the Mock Presidential Election
Gail Curtis, Managing Arts & Leisure Editor • November 21, 2024
An “Exchange of Energy”: Fall Dance Concert Brings Vibrancy and Joy to Schaeffer Theater
An “Exchange of Energy”: Fall Dance Concert Brings Vibrancy and Joy to Schaeffer Theater
Maple Buescher, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
Prints hanging on a clothesline in the printmaking studio in Olin Arts Center on Sunday, November 10th.
A Beginner Artist’s Translation Guide to Critique
Catalina Passino and Ella Hannaford November 13, 2024
Wheeler’s Wolf Play Wows Audiences
Wheeler’s Wolf Play Wows Audiences
Max Olson, Assistant News Editor • November 13, 2024
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