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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

How to Keep Calm and Carry On: An Interview with Bates CAPS Psychologist Jessica Mayo

Christina Perrone, Editor in Chief April 13, 2020

During these times of uncertainty it is hard to stay motivated and positive. Many seniors are not only disheartened by the abrupt end COVID-19 has brought to their college career, but are also worried...

A Bobcat’s Guide to Online Learning in the Time of Social Distancing

Christina Perrone, Editor in Chief March 27, 2020

Up until a few weeks ago, an online campus at Bates was an unheard of prospect. Now, with the outbreak of COVID-19, faculty and students are left with the difficult challenge of finding a virtual alternative...

Douglass Doug Morency, poses outside the security office, where he works as the director of security and campus safety.

Doug Morency Leaves Bates College

Christina Perrone, Editor in Chief February 26, 2020

After serving two years as Director of Security & Campus Safety, Douglass Morency has left Bates College to pursue his new position as Director of Safety & Security for the District of Columbia’s...

Seeking Representation in Male-Dominated Spaces: Women in Debate

Christina Perrone, Editor in Chief January 22, 2020

It is no secret that debate teams in higher education have struggled with upholding equal representation of women and gender minorities. At Bates this is no exception. With incoming classes, the gender...

What is it Like to Be Religious at Bates?

What is it Like to Be Religious at Bates?

November 6, 2019

The transition to Bates can be difficult for people coming from religious backgrounds. Often, the new found freedom can leave students reconsidering the role faith plays in their life. In search...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Elizabeth Strout ‘77 Returns to Bates

October 23, 2019

Photo Credits: Phyllis Graber Jensen/ Bates College On Tuesday Oct. 22, Elizabeth Strout ’77 returned to Bates to talk about her latest book: Olive, Again. That evening, fans poured into Olin...

Meet the Bates Yoga Kula Instructors

October 2, 2019

Whether you are an athlete or non-athlete, chances are likely that you’ll find yourself in downward dog in a yoga class at one point in your time as a student at Bates. For years, yoga has been one...

Goldman Sachs Comes to Bates

May 1, 2019

Many consider Goldman Sachs to be the most influential investment banking company in the US, if not the world. The multinational company as of 2018 has a revenue of $36.62 billion, has $1.542 trillion...

“Strong People Don’t Need a Strong Leader”

“Strong People Don’t Need a Strong Leader”

April 3, 2019

Dr. Barbara Ransby’s MLK Day Keynote After a snow delay prevented her from coming on MLK Day, historian and scholar activist Dr. Barbara Ransby of Illinois University came to Bates on March 25th...

Street Explains the Difference Between “Me” and “Not Me”

April 3, 2019

On Thursday March 28th, Dr. Sharon Street of New York University came to campus to give a talk on metaethics, titled: “On Recognizing Oneself in Others: A Meditation-Based Response to Mackie’s...

Ryan, ‘86, Gives Scoop on Life After Bates

March 20, 2019

As college tuitions are at an all time high, many students both at Bates and abroad are forced to ask themselves when applying to colleges what they intend on doing with a liberal arts degree or a humanities...

“Malarkey!” The Consequences of Charter Schools

February 13, 2019

On Thursday Jan. 31, John Kosinski, the Government Relations Director for Maine’s Education Association (MEA) gave a talk about the current state of “malarkey” in Maine regarding charter schools....

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