The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

First-Year Favorites

First-Year Favorites

Hannah Kothari, Digital Editor April 19, 2023

As the second semester comes to a close on my freshman year at Bates, and as I have started to find my footing on (and off) of campus, I have established my opinion on a few things in and around campus....

A Reflection on My First Year at Bates College

A Reflection on My First Year at Bates College

Catalina Passino, Assistant Features Editor April 19, 2023

My pen pal told me about Bates, and really, I applied here because there was no essay requirement. There were already so many reaches on my list, what was one more? In my mind, there was no intention of...

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2023

Dear Reader, I was really on the fence about whether or not to run for Editor in Chief of The Bates Student for a long time. At the end of my junior year, when it was crunch time and I was sick...

A picture of the stars, taken by Hadley on her iPhone.

A Beginner’s Guide to Stars

Hadley Blodgett, Assistant Arts & Leisure Editor April 5, 2023

With next week (supposedly) being really warm, the prime times for clear nights approaches. Whether you can bundle in a sweatshirt and bring friends or just vibe alone under the stars, it might be new...

Does Blind Tiger Encourage Bullying?

Does Blind Tiger Encourage Bullying?

Hannah Kothari, Digital Editor April 5, 2023

Have something to complain about? Need to ask your peers a question? Look no further than to the little orange app on your cellular device: Blind Tiger.  The image of a tiger adorns the screens of...

Two Journalists Walk Into a Gun Dealership…

Catalina Passino and Savannah Walske March 22, 2023

One of them is on the verge of hyperventilation. Armed with a debilitating fear of firearms, there she stood, sandwiched in between two shelves lined with long guns. For a good cause, she reminded herself...

President Spencer Reflects on Time at Bates, Legacy

President Spencer Reflects on Time at Bates, Legacy

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2023

Clayton Spencer sighed and shifted slightly in a leather chair, twirling a gold ring–one of the only pieces of jewelry she had on–around her finger. We were sitting in her office, facing each other...

A Day in the Life of a Condom Cab Driver

A Day in the Life of a Condom Cab Driver

Nina Carter, Contributing Writer March 22, 2023

After my Pilates class on March 16 at 10:50, I went to pick up the golf cart for the condom cab. As a Peer Health Educator, I volunteered to drive the vehicle around during Sex Week 2023. Bates Peer Health...

Local Business Spotlight: Rolly’s Diner

Local Business Spotlight: Rolly’s Diner

Lucy Green and Zoe Schaedle March 22, 2023

Join us on our tour of the Lewiston-Auburn area. Our goal is to discover and report on hidden gem locations, and raise awareness of local businesses. We also wanted to share some of our favorite spots...

An old copy of Question on the Quad I found in my dads newspapers

Question on the Quad is Back!

Sarah Lieber, Contributing Writer March 22, 2023

Over Thanksgiving Break, I was rummaging around my basement. It was partially out of boredom and partially to see what I could find in my messy storage closet. I stumbled across a box with old photos,...

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...

Credit: Luciana Zaiet

Connection During the Winter Months 

Maggie Kornfeind, Contributing Writer February 15, 2023

In case you haven’t realized, this is the time of year where things get weird. It feels like the Arctic tundra, people are already making summer plans, and the Puddle ducks are nowhere to be found. Despite...

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