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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Crime Rises at Bates: Takeaways from the 2022 Clery Report

Crime Rises at Bates: Takeaways from the 2022 Clery Report

Ella Beiser, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

The following article includes mention of sexual assault on campus. If you are struggling with any issue related to this, you can confidentially reach out to Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Andrea Bucciarelli,...

Campus Sees Increase in Bike Theft

Campus Sees Increase in Bike Theft

Lila Schaefer, Contributing Writer November 1, 2022

Bates bike owners beware: at least nine bikes have been stolen so far this semester. At least five of those bikes were stolen in the past two weeks.  On Oct. 11, 2022, Adam Joseph ’25, found his...

"Stop! Drop! Bring BACK Your Mugs!"

“Stop! Drop! Bring BACK Your Mugs!”

Catalina Passino and Trinity Poon November 1, 2022

On Oct. 25, an email was sent out on behalf of Bates College Student Government (BCSG), Campus Healthy Eating and Wellness Society (CHEWS), ECOReps and Dining, Conferences & Campus Events, informing...

Following Assaults, President Spencer Addresses Issues of Campus Safety

Following Assaults, President Spencer Addresses Issues of Campus Safety

Fiona Cohen, Managing News Editor October 25, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, students, faculty and staff received an email from President Clayton Spencer regarding recent issues of safety and security on campus. The email addressed numerous cases of assault,...

BREAKING NEWS: Student Assaulted by Unidentified Man on Campus on Oct. 13

BREAKING NEWS: Student Assaulted by Unidentified Man on Campus on Oct. 13

Aneeza Ahmad, Assistant News Editor October 13, 2022

A student walking between Pettengill Hall and Hedge Hall was approached and grabbed by an unidentified man who then fled toward Russell Street at around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, according to an email sent...

The Bates Plague Strikes Back

The Bates Plague Strikes Back

Catalina Passino, Assistant Indesign Editor October 12, 2022

Last week, many students were reported to be coughing, sniffling, and sneezing, indicating the first wave of “the Bates Plague” has struck campus.   “My nose did not stop running for like 10...

BatesVotes Prepares Students for the November Midterms

BatesVotes Prepares Students for the November Midterms

Maple Buescher, Staff Writer October 5, 2022

The student-run organization BatesVotes spent 13 hours on Wednesday tabling in Commons in an effort to help Bates community members register to vote. BatesVotes was founded by Amalia Herren-Lage ’22...

Bates Holds Annual Family Weekend

Bates Holds Annual Family Weekend

Genesis Bussey, Contributing Writer October 5, 2022

Bates held its annual Family Weekend event on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, giving families the chance to explore the college, some for the very first time. The event also gave many families the opportunity to...

Nine Months after the Delay: The Future of the Union Vote and Perspectives from BESO 

Nine Months after the Delay: The Future of the Union Vote and Perspectives from BESO 

Ferzan Coskun, Staff Writer October 5, 2022

Nine months after their vote was impounded, the Bates Employee and Staff Organization (BESO) waits for a response from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) about the formation of their union.  The...

Schuler Initiative Update: What does this mean for prospective students?

Schuler Initiative Update: What does this mean for prospective students?

Lucy Green ’26, Contributing Writer October 5, 2022

Bates College is in the process of raising $100 million to enroll students from low-income families across the country in conjunction with Schuler Education. Thus far, the college has raised $39 million,...

Students Embrace Fall Traditions at the Common Ground Country Fair

Students Embrace Fall Traditions at the Common Ground Country Fair

Fiona Cohen, Managing News Editor September 28, 2022

This past weekend marked the return of the Common Ground Country Fair, aiming to celebrate the state’s diverse agricultural community post-pandemic. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA) hosted...

The Clambake Comeback

The Clambake Comeback

Catalina Passino, Assistant Indesign Editor September 28, 2022

The Outing Club held their annual fall Clambake on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Popham Beach State Park, hosting around 160 students.  The student-run tradition has been running for five decades and counting,...

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