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Commons Mugs Disappear, Dining Urges Students to Return Mugs

Commons Mugs Disappear, Dining Urges Students to Return Mugs

Aneeza Ahmad April 6, 2022

Mugs have been disappearing from Commons. Director of Dining Services Cheryl Lacey is urging students to return their mugs. Students often bring their black mugs out of Commons with them to finish a...

Omicron BA.2 Causes Campus Case Increase, Public Health Policies Remain Same

Omicron BA.2 Causes Campus Case Increase, Public Health Policies Remain Same

Aanika Patel April 6, 2022

Across the United States, COVID-19 cases have risen due to the new omicron BA.2 variant. According to the Center for Disease Control website, the majority of Maine’s counties have remained at the green...

In Case You Missed It: A Recap of the 2022 BCSG Debate

In Case You Missed It: A Recap of the 2022 BCSG Debate

Christina Leonard, Executive Managing Editor March 28, 2022

The Bates College Student Government (BCSG) Presidential Debate took place on March 21 at the Benjamin Mays Center and over livestream. Moderated by Larry Cruz ’22 and Hayden Eckblom ‘25, the hour-long...

Bates Will Hold First Gala in Two Years

Aneeza Ahmad, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

Bates will host its traditional Gala event in the Gray Cage on April 2, 2022, for the first time since 2019. The Gala will be Hollywood-themed and will include performances by several student groups. Gala,...

Chai Is Back at Le Ronj!: Le Ronj Reopens for Food and Drinks

Chai Is Back at Le Ronj!: Le Ronj Reopens for Food and Drinks

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2022

After nearly two years without food or drink services, Le Ronj reopened with no COVID-19 restrictions and a limited menu. They hosted a soft opening March 8 where patrons enjoyed iced chai and a performance...

An artists rendering from 2022 shows the newly-renovated Chase Hall.

Chase Hall To Be Renovated for the Start of the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Elizabeth LaCroix, Managing News Editor March 16, 2022

For 102 years, Chase Hall — once the hub of campus — has served a multitude of purposes at Bates, including as the former dining hall and as the current center for student services. Now, starting in...

Hidden Camera Found in Bathroom of a Frye Street House

Hidden Camera Found in Bathroom of a Frye Street House

Elizabeth LaCroix and Ellie Wolfe March 16, 2022

On March 3, students living in a house dormitory located on Frye Street received an email from Molly Newton, the associate dean of students for residence life & health education, notifying them of...

The staff and volunteers at AKHSS.

Bates Students Partner With Immigrant-Led Organization in Lewiston

Aneeza Ahmad March 9, 2022

Bates students are developing a strong partnership with AK Health and Social Services (AKHSS), an immigrant-led organization in Lewiston. According to the founder of AKHSS, these students have become a...

Bates Updates Masking Policy in Light of Low COVID-19 Case Numbers

Bates Updates Masking Policy in Light of Low COVID-19 Case Numbers

Elizabeth LaCroix, Managing News Editor March 9, 2022

On Monday, March 7, Vice President of Campus Life Josh McIntosh sent an update to students, faculty and staff regarding changes to the masking, visitor and dining policies on campus. These changes, which...

Puddle Jump 2022

Katherine Merisotis February 16, 2022

After a year’s hiatus, the annual Puddle Jump was restored to Bates at the end of the 2022 Winter Carnival on Feb. 11. Scroll through the collection of photos below put together by The Bates Student...

Bates to Supply Free Menstrual Products to 19 Campus Locations at the End of February

Bates to Supply Free Menstrual Products to 19 Campus Locations at the End of February

Elizabeth LaCroix, Managing News Editor February 16, 2022

As part of the Period Project initiative, Bates will begin supplying free tampons to the campus community starting at the end of February. The initiative is made possible through a partnership with the...

Union Vote Delayed, but BESO Stands Their Ground

Aneeza Ahmad and Elizabeth LaCroix February 8, 2022

The Bates Educators and Staff Organization (BESO) union vote has been put on hold by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) until they decide on Bates’ appeal to separate 85 faculty members from the...

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