Typically celebrated with diya lighting, decorations, fireworks, puja (prayers), sweets, gifts and food, Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated holidays in South Asia. The celebrations last five days and symbolize the victory of light over darkness.  This year, in its second year as...

On Nov. 17, Bates College Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events (DCCE) hosted its 28th annual Harvest Meal, the Thanksgiving-themed dinner that is one of Bates’ most celebrated traditions.  The doors to Commons opened at 4:30pm, with apple cider doughnuts and apple cider available outside. Inside,...

According to an anonymous survey conducted by The Bates Student, 58.2% of the 67 students who completed the survey have never missed a COVID-19 test. Another 23.9% said they miss about one test per academic year, and 10.4% usually miss one test a semester. The remaining 7.5% usually misses about two...