If you have a vehicle on campus, you know what I’m talking about. You know that the “issued parking pass” to “physical parking spot” ratio is far from equal – and no, we do not have a surplus...
There’s a saying in biology that form follows function–the shape of ribosomes, DNA, enzymes, etc. The very makeup of these structures allows them to create life with power and efficiency. So if this...
Willa Wang, Assistant Forum Editor
• March 8, 2023
In light of a recent article in The Student chronicling the potential impacts that ChatGPT might have on academic performance, we furthered our investigation into the tool by having a conversation with...
From 2013-2017, my family lived in Saudi Arabia. For four years I called this country home, but it wasn’t until my family moved that I was able to truly understand how different Saudi Arabia was from...
I was working on a group project the other day, and in the classic tradition of group projects, we were making the kind of small talk that people in the same class who have never interacted before make....
(Baby Don’t Hurt Me)
This Tuesday night marked the end of Valentine's Day and the beginning of the sale on the themed candy and chocolate at stores everywhere. But this day is not just about giving...
Over the last five months, I have met a lot of people. I am incredibly picky with those I keep close – especially platonic friendships with male-identifying people. Friendship takes effort and effort...
Willa Wang, Assistant Forum Editor
• February 15, 2023
Where do you usually sit in the Commons? I doubt you always sit in the same place. I believe I can tell you where you sit in Commons by asking less than five questions about your identity: Where do you...
Gabriel Coffey, Managing Forum Editor
• February 1, 2023
American diplomat George Kennan once said, “In no field of endeavor is it easier than in the field of foreign affairs to be honestly wrong; in no field is it harder for contemporaries to be certain they...
Editor’s Note: This article is longer than those usually published in The Student. In this case, The Student has decided to publish the entirety of this Forum piece submitted, without cutting anything...
If you have looked outside recently you might have found yourself overjoyed by the sight of fallen snow. But with the changing season and colder weather comes a new change for some people like me.
I...
Editor’s Note: This piece is satire.
As a first year student at the prestigious Bates College, I’ve been so excited to see the party scene at this institution live up to the hype. My senior year...
