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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

What if: Lessons from Cardiac Concerns

Maggie Nespole, Contributing Writer November 3, 2021

I wish I could tell you that I am a healthy person. When I began to have disordered eating tendencies, I decided to reach out to CAPS and Health Services to get help. I had begun to feel confident and...

Dreaded Daylight Savings

Dreaded Daylight Savings

Sophie Mackin, Assistant Forum Editor November 3, 2021

It’s impossible to ignore how early darkness falls these days. Most nights, before I even head to Commons, it’s already completely dark outside. Unfortunately, daylight savings is right around the...

Be Very Worried: COP 26 in Glasgow

Gabriel Coffey, Managing Forum Editor November 3, 2021

American writer and environmentalist Daniel Quinn once said “But why? Why do you need prophets to tell you how you ought to live? Why do you need anyone to tell you how you ought to live?” A bunch...

“Victims” and The Criminal Injustice System

Sadie Basila, Managing Forum Editor November 3, 2021

Last year, Jacob Blake was shot seven times by a police officer, leaving him paralyzed. Like other instances of police brutality, the incident (and subsequent lack of justice brought to the officer) sparked...

"Grab-n-go" is one of many stricter COVID-19 restrictions being put in place by Bates College.

Market Shortages and Food Waste in Commons

Fernando Rojas, Contributing Writer November 2, 2021

On Thursday, Oct. 21, crispitos were available for the first time this semester.  Of course I was buzzing with excitement. It is, without a doubt, one of my top three favorite meals that Commons offers....

What Decides a College’s Prestige?

Willa Wang, Managing Forum Editor October 27, 2021

A month ago, US News & World Report (US News) magazine published the rank of universities and liberal arts colleges for 2022. This is a “transcript” of last year for all these schools. Some universities...

What is Bates Doing to Stop Unionization—and is it Legal?

Sadie Basila, Managing Forum Editor October 27, 2021

In my opinion, the administration is anti-union, and they’re not good at hiding it.  Despite the insistence from the administration that “every employee has the right to support or not support...

Why You Should Vote Yes On Question One

Sydney Schuster, Managing Features Editor October 27, 2021

On Nov. 2, one of the most controversial and expensive referendum elections that Maine has ever seen to this day will be voted on, and one question in particular, is creating polarity throughout the state....

What to Do About Academic Burnout

Sadie Basila, Managing Forum Editor October 27, 2021

With midterms season upon us, we’re all feeling the pressure of academics. For me, this year is the first time in a long time I had sit-down exams to study for, and I definitely felt like I totally forgot...

A Statement Regarding the “Petition Against Censorship at Bates”

A Statement Regarding the “Petition Against Censorship at Bates”

Jackson Elkins and Elizabeth LaCroix October 18, 2021

The Bates Student would like to address the petition released on Oct. 15 (and subsequent articles by News Center Maine and The Intercept) regarding censorship of The Bates Student by the Bates College...

Statement Regarding Our Most Recent Union Update

Jackson Elkins October 14, 2021

Dear Bates Community, As many have noticed, we pulled our most recent update regarding the union organization from our website and newsletter released on Wednesday, October 13. This was done to ensure...

SNL Showcases Frustrations with Democrat Holdout Krysten Sinema

Sophie Mackin, Assistant Forum Editor October 13, 2021

Saturday Night Live is back, and they have more than enough material from the past several months to craft new jokes. The first episode of Season 47 kicked off on Oct. 2 with an opening skit that was a...

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