A core tenet of the Bates ethos is finding “the joy and power that arise from aligning who [you] are with what [you] do”. This comes directly from Bates’ own Center for Purposeful Work, a name any...
As Bates’s signature (and only) on-campus library, Ladd is a lot of things. It’s home to over one million books. It’s one of the few academic libraries in the country to lend children’s books to...
“Alright, we’re rollin.’”
As I started recording our conversation, I glanced around the freshly decorated room. I observed that we were not alone, but rather accompanied by an audience of...
Gail Curtis, Managing Arts & Leisure Editor
• August 24, 2024
It was a warm evening at the start of September in 2022 when I found myself sitting in a circle with ten new faces, playing an icebreaker game and feeling more than a little self-conscious. Just the day...
The first year of college is undoubtedly difficult. Moving over 2,000 miles from home myself, it took a very long time to adjust. Often, I found myself wishing someone could answer my biggest questions...
A wild rainstorm blows across campus, drenching people as they hurry between buildings. Hiding from the torrent, I'm standing with a small group of students and faculty under the library arcade listening...
One can never truly feel at home in a new community until they are given a proper education on its traditions. In fact, learning Bates’ rituals is a rite of passage. These traditions range from glorious...
Music is a fantastic medium for expression, and Bates has many opportunities for those of you yearning for a musical outlet. You can audition for any of Bates’ five a cappella groups. These include two...
Moving across the country or even a couple of states over can be scary. From the unfamiliar area to the new people, you can get overwhelmed by the loads of details. Well, this article is here to guide...
Note: This article is an updated version of Willa Wang’s article published in 2023.
By the time you’re reading this, you’ve been assigned a roommate (or two) and may have even met them already....
I remember sitting on my bedroom floor anxiously packing for college, stuffing nearly every item I owned into multi-sized suitcases. I did not have the slightest idea what I should and shouldn't bring...
Lena LaPierre, Executive Managing Editor
• August 16, 2024
To master course registration, first years need to resurrect a classic fire-safety mantra and learn to shop, drop, enroll. Maybe, the Registrars’ optimization algorithm gave you none of your preferred...
