April 8, 3:52 a.m. (AKA way too early in the morning)  Scrambling out of bed to the all-too familiar sound of my alarm, I nearly convinced myself it wasn't worth it. I had seen a sliver of the last...

Dear Bert, My college best friend and roommate (who I deeply care about) and I recently had a major falling out. It's made me realize I might have had stronger feelings for them than just friendship....

On Friday, March 16, the Africana Club hosted their annual Africana Fashion Show in Gomes Chapel. This event involved dancers, singers, spoken word, and the main spectacle, a fashion show.  To begin,...

Do you ever feel yourself jutting out from the norm? Sticking out a bit? Perchance feeling unserious, peculiar, or exceptionally introspective? If any of these feelings resonate with you, the inner workings...

Of all the employees on campus, there are some who are privy to many of our most closely guarded secrets, who know us by name and have borne witness to the bare musings of our souls. These are, of course,...

“Alright, we’re rollin.’”  As I started recording our conversation, I glanced around the freshly decorated room. I observed that we were not alone, but rather accompanied by an audience of...

Dear Bert, Is spaghetti a salad? Is a hotdog a sandwich? And is cereal a soup?    Dear Foodie Philosopher(s),  Alas, ever since I began sharing my wisdom with you all, I have feared...

We’ve all seen the tea video. (If you haven’t, take three minutes out of your day and get with the times.) Essentially, the video covers sexual activity and consent through the metaphor of offering...

“Love” is a word that means many different things to different people. This is a series of brief interviews that captures what love means to 15 Bates students.    Lauren Cockrill ‘26 Love...

Wrap it before you tap it. Don’t be silly, wrap your willy. No glove, no love. Cover your stump before you hump. I’m sure we are all familiar with each of these phrases (well… maybe not the last...

Editor's note: Please be advised this editorial references to sexual assault, abuse, and self-harm. Consider this when deciding when and how you will read.  Up until 2022, I identified as asexual....

Bates Health Services, well aware that ‘cats enjoy their sneaky-links (or should I say sneaky-lynx), is your one-stop shop for any sexual health resource that you may need. From condoms to counsel, Health...