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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

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Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Squash Teams Are off to a Strong Start

Max Petrie December 11, 2017

For the men’s squash team, the season couldn’t be off to a better start.  In four matches, they have gone 4-0, winning three by margins of 9-0 and the last 7-2.  These matches have come against...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Intramural Sports Offer an Array of Athletic Opportunities for Students

Max Petrie November 15, 2017

Speaking about maintaining his health through his participation in intramural basketball, Brian Daly ’18 says, "I do it to make up for all the drinking." Ayden Eickhoff ’19 says, "I enjoy playing intramural...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Team is Optimistic about Upcoming Season

Max Petrie November 8, 2017

As the Bates men’s and women’s swimming and diving team gets ready to start their season, there is plenty of optimism from the athletes. Coming off of the success in NESCACs last year, they feel that...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Women’s Field Hockey Season Ends, but Program’s Future Is Bright

Max Petrie November 1, 2017

The Bates field hockey team has seen its season come to a close with a tough loss in the NESCAC playoff tournament this past Saturday, October 28. In a hard-fought game against Middlebury, the number...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Student Athelte Profile: Caroline O’Reilly ‘18: A Field Hockey Midfeilder, O’Reilly ‘18, Passionate About Spanish And Education Studies

Max Petrie October 11, 2017

Caroline O’Reilly ’18, a senior midfielder from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, is planning to lead the women’s field hockey team to playoffs and win NESCACs, but she wants to focus on the fundamentals...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Women’s Soccer Loses to Conn. College, Wins Against Elms College, Optimistic About Playoff Potential

Max Petrie October 11, 2017

Through the first month of the fall season, the Bates women’s soccer team has had five wins, two losses, and one tie. They beat Maine Maritime, Hamilton College, University of New England, Wesleyan University,...

Sydney Beres ‘18 watches her Sam Reiss ‘18 advance the ball.  JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

Getting to Know Bates Football Punter: Justin Foley

Max Petrie October 4, 2017

Last week I sat down with Bates’ football punter, Justin Foley ’19, to get a better understanding of our player. In 2015, his first year as a punter, Foley averaged 37.2 yards per punt on the season....

Volleyball Team Confident Looking Ahead Rest of Season

Max Petrie October 4, 2017

The women’s volleyball team has won three of their past four games, including wins in their last two against Simmons and Plymouth State on Saturday, Sep. 30. These wins are very important to the team’s...

Field hockey team confident after tough losses at beginning of season

Max Petrie September 27, 2017

The field hockey team has started off their season with a 3-4 record, 1-3 in the NESCAC. Although the record may not reflect it, they have played every game competitively, losing two games in overtime,...

Walter Washington ‘19 on the Importance of Being a Well-Rounded Student-Athlete

Max Petrie September 20, 2017

Walter Washington ’19 wears many hats.  On top of a full slate of classes and being Student Body President, he sings in an a cappella group, works a job, and is a member of the football team. With this...

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