Robert Allen Burgess Jr. was apprehended by the Lewiston Police Department on Feb. 26 after exposing himself to an individual outside of Ladd library. He was charged with indecent conduct which is a misdemeanor.
At...
Nineteen members of Bates College’s debate team, the Brooks Quimby Debate Council (BQDC), collectively resigned from the team on Friday, Feb. 16.
At 9:55 a.m., the BQDC announced their resignation...
Dear Bates Community,
Yesterday, The Bates Student published an article about the resignation of members of the Brooks Quimby Debate Council. The article included an open letter written by members of...
Zoe Schaedle, Managing Sports Editor
• February 13, 2024
Described as a “nocturnal pumpkin” in the Bates Alumnus Magazine, Winter 1998 edition, the Ronj is named for its bright orange walls. Located on 32 Frye Street, the two-story Victorian style Ross house...
Students filed into Benjamin Mays Center to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Feb. 5. Sivani Arvapalli '26 organized the drive to benefit the Lewiston community.
Faculty, staff and...
The Bobcat Den reopened for late-night hours on Wednesday, Jan. 3 for the first time since COVID restrictions were lifted.
The renovation of Chase Hall allowed for the re-opening of the Den in the...
After a heavily anticipated rivalry matchup, Bates Women’s Basketball emerged triumphant over Bowdoin on Feb. 2, 57-72. Drawing a massive crowd, Bates packed Alumni Gymnasium to deliver a tense win against...
Zoe Schaedle, Managing Sports Editor
• February 1, 2024
'Sankofa' loosely translates to “go back and get it”, and originates from the Twi word of the Akan Tribe of Ghana. The word is suitable for describing the work done by attendees of Bates’ MLK Jr....
As part of the Bates Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, on January 15, keynote speaker Bryant Terry hosted a food demonstration workshop for students and community members.
Terry, a James Beard...
Sam Hallett, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2024
Obtaining equity through renewable energy is an up-and-coming topic in the 21st century. Professor John Smedley presented on this topic in his workshop, “Decarbonization and Equity” as part of the...
2023 saw an alarming rise in temperatures, the year having the hottest average surface temperature on record since 1850, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
The most...
Ashley Taylor, Assistant A&L Editor
• January 31, 2024
Snow glittered on the ground as over 200 Bates students and faculty rose early to trek to Gomes Chapel. Conversations filled the calm winter air, and students filed in lines, walking into the pews and...
