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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

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Faculty Debate Race, Power, Privilege and Colonialism Requirement at Monthly Meeting

Faculty Debate Race, Power, Privilege and Colonialism Requirement at Monthly Meeting

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2023

At the faculty meeting on Monday the Academic Affairs Council (AAC) gave a second reading of the curriculum reform proposal, a plan to implement a two course requirement to develop student literacy in...

The Bates Student Sits Down with New Mens’ Lacrosse Head Coach Dan Annino

The Bates Student Sits Down with New Mens’ Lacrosse Head Coach Dan Annino

Nichol Weylman-Farwell, Executive Managing Editor March 8, 2023

Dan Annino sat down with The Bates Student earlier this week to talk about his new position as the men’s head lacrosse coach, replacing Peter Lasagna, who had served as head coach of the program for...

Interview with ChatGPT

Interview with ChatGPT

Willa Wang, Managing Forum Editor March 8, 2023

In light of a recent article in The Student chronicling the potential impacts that ChatGPT might have on academic performance, we furthered our investigation into the tool by having a conversation with...

MBS Is Changing Saudi Arabia. Is It Worth It?

Zach Richards, Contributing Writer March 8, 2023

From 2013-2017, my family lived in Saudi Arabia. For four years I called this country home, but it wasn’t until my family moved that I was able to truly understand how different Saudi Arabia was from...

In Defense of JB (#rushJB)

In Defense of JB (#rushJB)

Inez Johnson , Assistant Forum Editor March 8, 2023

I was working on a group project the other day, and in the classic tradition of group projects, we were making the kind of small talk that people in the same class who have never interacted before make....

Sincerely, Anonymous 3/23

Sincerely, Anonymous 3/23

March 8, 2023

It’s easier to say this: when I listen to those songs my stomach aches in remembering. Bright, dewy mornings walking through those carpeted halls past your room, knowing I’d soon see you. The music...

Q&A with Geneva Laurita, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, on her NSF CAREER award

Q&A with Geneva Laurita, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, on her NSF CAREER award

Ferzan Coskun, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Geneva Laurita was recently awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award of $582,000. The award is given to early-career/junior faculty who not only...

Students Spill Tea with BCSG

Students Spill Tea with BCSG

Catalina Passino and Trinity Poon March 8, 2023

Bates College Student Government (BCSG) held their first ever “Chai Chat” on March 1. Students were invited to come to The Ronj on Frye Street, enjoy a cup of lavender chai and engage with student...

Cage Finds New Ownership, Will Reopen

Cage Finds New Ownership, Will Reopen

Zoe Schaedle, Managing News Editor March 8, 2023

The Cage has been serving the Lewiston community for over 50 years, cementing itself as a go-to spot for regulars as well as a Thursday night staple for Bates students. So when rumors hit campus that the...

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Winter Carnival Ends With a Splash

Fiona Cohen, Managing News Editor February 15, 2023

Friday, Bates College students flocked to Lake Andrews to participate in Puddle Jump 2023. The event came at the end of this year’s Winter Carnival. Students were all too happy to participate in Puddle...

Student-Athletes Share Experiences of Going Abroad in the Fall

Student-Athletes Share Experiences of Going Abroad in the Fall

Ian McAslan, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2023

When it comes to some of the best experiences Bates has to offer, going abroad allows students to immerse themselves in a completely different environment for an entire semester while they can continue...

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Neuroscience Program Cancels Thesis for Class of 2024

Maple Buescher, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

Neuroscience majors in the class of 2024 will not be able to complete a thesis during their senior year at Bates, according to an email sent to current majors in the class of 2024 from Chair of the Neuroscience...

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