Amanda Edge, Managing A&L Editor
• December 14, 2023
Lauryn Hill’s hit debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” erupted not only the music scene but the zeitgeist of 1998. This past August, the historic album celebrated its 25th anniversary....
Dizzyingly high above the field, I caught my breath. The timer hit 1:00.
In just under 60 seconds, I would embark upon a musical journey like no other. I had practically memorized the setlist ahead,...
As many young adults on TikTok will tell you, The Hunger Games has long been an eerie reflection of our modern world. The idea that capitalist interests can go so far that they become a weapon of absolute...
The stage is set. The children are bright-eyed. The Pilgrim outfits are clean and crisp. The Indigenous headdresses are stereotypically racist. And most of all, the song is uncomfortably long — nine...
Alternative/folk artist Sufjan Stevens released his 10th album “Javelin” last week. After the release, Sufjan posted on Instagram, saying that the album is dedicated to his “beloved partner and best...
The bakery is arguably the best section in Commons. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it is fully stocked up on delicious desserts, including vegan, sugar free, and gluten free options. The spread is mouth-watering,...
Lucy Green, Managing Features Editor
• October 21, 2023
If you have been in front of any news outlet recently, you may have heard about a relationship blooming between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift.
The two began a...
Although cow milk has fallen out of fashion in favor of oat or almond alternatives, many Bates students still turn to the milk station each morning. Whether the milk is for your cereal, your lattes or...
Anastasia Fowler, Managing Arts & Leisure Editor
• October 4, 2023
Bobcats, prepare for the best comedy of the year! Recently, I noticed a pungent wave of stress blowing throughout campus. Classes are in full swing, extracurriculars are overwhelmingly busy and athletes...
Barbenheimer—Barbie and Oppenheimer—was the event of the summer. Fans rushed from one showing to the next dressed in pink (and sometimes fedoras). Debates ensued over which film should be seen first...
As an incoming freshman at Bates, I was very excited to experience all that the campus had to offer. However, I had no idea about the Village Club Series (or the VCS, as it’s affectionately called by...
