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

Voter Suppression: A Real Issue We Should All Care About

Katherine Merisotis October 7, 2020

Seventy-three million Americans witnessed the disgraceful presidential debate that sent waves of frustration through Americans' heads due to distrust of the United States democratic system. Every presidential...

No Really, What is Anarchism?

Eric Fleischmann October 7, 2020

The terms ‘anarchist’ and ‘anarchism’ are returning to the center stage of political lingo in the twenty-first century. To quote my own article on Center for a Stateless Society: “President...

A Consequential Week: Looking Back At Trump v. Biden Debate

A Consequential Week: Looking Back At Trump v. Biden Debate

Miles Nabritt, Managing Forum Editor October 7, 2020

For many people across the country, it has been a complicated and turbulent week, to say the least. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, we were witness to the horror of the first of three presidential debates featuring...

Masked Transparency: Solutions for Floundering Latin American Government

Gabriel Coffey, Managing Forum Editor October 7, 2020

As Mexico is scorched by COVID-19 cases, their president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), attacks small-scale newspapers for criticizing his handling of the pandemic. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has...

Student Must Take Virus Standards to Another Level

Roy Mathews October 7, 2020

This article is a work of satire. It's now the tenth month of the coronavirus pandemic, and it's been a wild year. With everyone stockpiling hand sanitizer and everything from bandanas to World War...

Quarantine for Athletes

Quarantine for Athletes

Yuri Kim, Illustrator September 30, 2020

Miles Nabritt ’21 Discusses Breonna Taylor Verdict

Miles Nabritt, Managing Forum Editor September 30, 2020

Miles Nabritt from Forum Focus discusses his thoughts and feelings about Breonna Taylor and the grand jury's latest decision in Louisville, Kentucky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZqizyTZClc&ab_channel=MilesNabritt

President Exploits BLM’s Mixed Signals

Roy Mathews September 30, 2020

Amidst the violent protests in Kenosha, Wis., one prominent voice was ignored as arson and looting broke out in the city and an armed vigilante killed two people. That voice was Jacob Blake’s mother....

Ruth and Marty Ginsburg: How to Love

Gabriel Coffey, Managing Forum Editor September 30, 2020

Everyone wants to feel a sense of security in a turbulent world. Some manifest this security, some embrace the volatile nature of the world, and some are the late Ruth and Marty Ginsburg. Their 56-year...

I Am Tired: Reflections on Identity, Culture and Community

Skye Brown, Managing Features Editor September 30, 2020

As much as I appreciate the support and praise for writing about my experiences as an Indigenous woman and marginalized member on campus, I am tired of it.  Do not get me wrong, I enjoy writing these...

Before and After

Miles Nabritt, Managing Forum Editor September 30, 2020

For the past couple of weeks, I've been reminded about the importance of blessings. As the world continues to grapple against COVID-19, I find myself conflicted and morose. While I am thankful that we...

Round 1: Previews, Thoughts, And Predictions Ahead in First Presidential Debate

Round 1: Previews, Thoughts, And Predictions Ahead in First Presidential Debate

Miles Nabritt, Managing Forum Editor September 29, 2020

The moment has arrived! The first of three presidential debates between incumbent President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joseph Biden is here. It has been a rollercoaster of a presidency for...

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