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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Building Bonds Over Burgers: Rand and Parker JAs and CAs Host Community Cookout

Building Bonds Over Burgers: Rand and Parker JAs and CAs Host Community Cookout

Aden Michael and Nick Danko October 3, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, several Junior Advisors (JAs) and Community Advisors (CAs) from Rand and Parker Halls hosted a cookout in the Gillespie Hall courtyard. The event, sponsored by Bates Residence Life,...

As Bates moves to embrace AI, faculty and students are raising questions about its ethics and uses.

Pushing For and Against AI: Bates Gains Full Access to Google Gemini

Elianna Kimura, Contributing Writer October 3, 2025

Many new first-year and upperclassmen students may have been surprised by the sudden free access to Google's advanced artificial intelligence, which includes Google Gemini, Notebook, DeepMind and DeepResearch....

Bates Initiative for Government Studies Hosts Panel on the Politics of the Middle East

Bates Initiative for Government Studies Hosts Panel on the Politics of the Middle East

Ethan Smith, Contributing Writer October 1, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 22, the Bates Initiative for Government Studies (BIGS) hosted a panel on the politics of the Middle East. BIGS co-president, Karan Kuppa-Apte ‘27, moderated the discussion between students...

Bates students gather as part of the Students Demand Action walkout on Friday, September 5.

‘We want to show that Maine cares’: Students Walk Out Against Gun Violence

Nick Danko, Managing News Editor September 15, 2025

At noon on Friday, September 5, over a dozen Bates students aired their frustrations with American gun policy following the August 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. The walkout on the green...

While You Were Away: Lewiston's Biggest Stories Over the Summer

While You Were Away: Lewiston’s Biggest Stories Over the Summer

Cate Sauri, Assistant News Editor August 21, 2025

There are about 100 days between the end of Short Term and the beginning of fall semester. While many Batesies leave campus to return home, travel the world, or test career paths, life in Lewiston keeps...

Get Up to Speed: The Biggest Bates Stories from the Past Five Years

Get Up to Speed: The Biggest Bates Stories from the Past Five Years

Nick Danko, Managing News Editor August 21, 2025

You may have researched Bates extensively prior to applying, or maybe you applied thinking “Maine; that sounds nice.” Either way, The Bates Student wants to help familiarize you with Bates and the...

BCSG Contributes to Student Life on Campus by Extending Hours of Academic Buildings

BCSG Contributes to Student Life on Campus by Extending Hours of Academic Buildings

Olivia Svallin, Assistant Features Editor April 9, 2025

As of March 1, Bates students can now enjoy extended  hours of academic buildings on campus. This action was pushed by Bates College Student Government leadership with the intention of making the building...

Know Your Rights and Best Practices of Immigration Law: What to Know

Know Your Rights and Best Practices of Immigration Law: What to Know

Jamie Shelton, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

International students visas have been an established practice for the last 75 years of American undergraduate life. Bates “has sought and funded” exceptional international students since the 1920s....

A Creative Solution: Say Hello to Chase Hall’s New Makerspace

A Creative Solution: Say Hello to Chase Hall’s New Makerspace

Max Olson, Managing News Editor March 10, 2025

A brand new makerspace is available for use to select clubs beginning March 7. The new space in Chase Hall, located off of the Student Center for Belonging and Community, features a variety of equipment...

Vote Passes to Add a Digital and Computational Studies Major

Vote Passes to Add a Digital and Computational Studies Major

Max Olson, Managing News Editor March 10, 2025

On March 3, a new major in Digital and Computational Studies was approved by the faculty legislature. The legislation, introduced in February, received a total of 114 yes votes, one no vote and four abstentions,...

Changes to Student Conduct Resolution Process Passes in Contentious Faculty Vote

Changes to Student Conduct Resolution Process Passes in Contentious Faculty Vote

Max Olson, Managing News Editor March 5, 2025

On Monday, March 3, the faculty voted to approve changes to the student conduct system. The vote passed with 69 yes votes, 29 no votes and 28 abstentions, making it a relatively contested vote within the...

What is the Faculty Voting on Currently? Issues and Proposed Legislation in the Faculty Meetings

What is the Faculty Voting on Currently? Issues and Proposed Legislation in the Faculty Meetings

Max Olson, Managing News Editor February 12, 2025

Each month, the faculty governing body convenes in Chase’s Memorial Commons for legislative sessions for the college. Unlike other institutions, which may have faculty senates or boards, Bates College...

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