Life can be difficult: in a number of ways, for a variety of reasons. The same is true of our mental health. Here are some friendly reminders and strategies to help you stay healthy this spring!
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Periods have never been a happy experience for me.
Part of it was deep-seated shame; I don’t know why I was embarrassed, but I was, and I refused to talk about it. Until late high school, I couldn’t...
Bates students, we have a problem. It’s Blind Tiger.
The name of the app itself speaks to the problem: It’s a forum for anonymous and sometimes vicious speech that is thoroughly counter to the open...
I’m sure you have seen these purple buses operated by CityLink running down Lewiston streets. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to use them? If anyone takes at all? That’s what I decided...
If you asked anyone in my family, my friends, or even my dog, they would consider me a night owl, not a morning person. The problem was that I had my first 8am class this semester. Fortunately for me,...
In early to mid-February, the song End of Beginning by Djo went semi-viral on TikTok. Maybe it wasn’t viral and my algorithm kept showing me videos with the sound, nevertheless, I have seen over one...
Editors note: Please be advised that this article contains reference to gun violence.
On Oct. 25, 2023, the Lewiston community went through an unimaginable tragedy. As students, it was difficult for...
Ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius claimed that being in the company of good people is like entering a room filled with the scent of herbs. Overtime, you will no longer smell the unique fragrance of...
Lena LaPierre, Executive Managing Editor
• February 14, 2024
This story contains spoilers for season four of “Succession.”
The seemingly endless slog of awards season has made me think more about the highly acclaimed HBO series “Succession,” whose final...
Have you ever heard of a “Blue Zone” before? If not, I encourage you to explore this idea either on the internet or by asking a friend. Put simply, a Blue Zone is a geographical location where humans...
Avi Konduri, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2024
While we were all on our winter break, Maine was thrust into the center of a national political debate. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, following Colorado's lead, removed former President Donald...
Winter is about slipping across patches of muddy dead grass, feeling the tingle of icy air on your face, crouching on a bed of crinkly fallen cottonwood leaves, and holding your breath in hope that the...
