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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student
The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student
6 Takeaways from the November Faculty Meeting
6 Takeaways from the November Faculty Meeting
Jamie Shelton, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

On Monday, Nov. 3, Bates faculty convened for their monthly meeting, in which they were able to discuss new legislation, updates on various committees...

A sign on Ladd Library encourages students to vote.
Bates Students Hit the Polls on Election Day
Jamie Shelton and Ellen Cabin • November 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Bates students braved the windy fall chill to go out and cast their votes for local elections and referendum questions regarding voter...

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Jiaqi Wu, Assistant Forum Editor • November 14, 2025
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