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The Bates Spudent 2025
The Bates Spudent 2025
May 19, 2025

The Bates Spudent is a fake newspaper. The names, photos, quotes, opinions, facts, implications, proposals, events, and literally everything in the entire...

BCSG Contributes to Student Life on Campus by Extending Hours of Academic Buildings
BCSG Contributes to Student Life on Campus by Extending Hours of Academic Buildings
Olivia Svallin, Assistant Features Editor • April 9, 2025

As of March 1, Bates students can now enjoy extended  hours of academic buildings on campus. This action was pushed by Bates College Student Government...

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