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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Many athletes in the class of 2024 are finding themselves needing to adjust to both a full time athletic schedule and also a new, full semester system.

2024 Athletes Adjust to First “Real” Season

Archie Green Jr., Staff Writer November 3, 2021

The year 2020 was a unique experience for every student in the Bates community, forcing new methods of education, dining, student fellowship and athletics. Specifically in terms of athletics, the circumstances...

The women’s cross country team finished fourth overall at NESCACs following an almost undefeated season.

Women’s Cross Country Places Fourth at NESCACs, Following an Almost Undefeated Season

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2021

When Mary Corcoran was a first year on the women’s cross country team, a senior runner told her the importance of “holding the rope.” The idea, she explained, was that everyone on the team, no matter...

PHOTO STORY: Game Day versus Williams

Katherine Merisotis October 27, 2021

On Saturday, October 22, 2021 the Bobcats were all set to play the Ephs. Although the Bobcats put up a valiant effort, they fell to Williams in every athletic event of the day. The morning began with...

Elizabeth Patrick, a junior on the women’s soccer team, logged how she spent her 24 hours before the team’s Saturday game against Williams.

The 24 Before with Elizabeth Patrick

Elizabeth Patrick, Assistant Arts & Leisure Editor October 27, 2021

Elizabeth Patrick is a midfielder on the women’s soccer team and has stood out for much of this season. So far, she has scored goals against competitors Husson University, Amherst College, and Maine...

Straight Out the Lew on the World Series and the AFC

Straight Out the Lew on the World Series and the AFC

Luke Linnehan, Dylan Azcarate, and Chris Cimino October 27, 2021

Straight Out the Lew is a podcast run by sophomores Dylan Azcarate, Chris Cimino, and Luke Linnehan. In collaboration with The Student, they have created a biweekly column of the same name, in which they...

The Bobcats were not able to come out on top in Saturday’s game against the undefeated Williams College Ephs.

Bobcats Suffer Back-to-Back Losses Against Trinity, Williams

Quinn Troy, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

Editor’s Note: Quinn’s coverage of the Bates football program features his opinions and quips. If you have any questions or concerns about our articles, please contact Managing Sports Editor Ellie...

The club rugby team has been an instrumental part of Craig’s Bates experience.

In Defense of Club Sports

Craig Selbrede October 27, 2021

Club sports are powerful. I should know... they changed my life. Club sports are student-managed teams which compete at an intercollegiate level. They typically operate without cuts or tryouts, essentially...

At Saturday’s field hockey game, the team added pink balloons and tabled to raise funds for Foundation4Love, a breast cancer wellness nonprofit.

Field Hockey, Football, and Soccer Teams Fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

On Saturday, the field hockey, football, and men’s and women’s soccer games all featured fundraising efforts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Various varsity teams staffed the events to...

Jillian Richardson ‘23, of Auburn, has just won her second NESCAC Runner of the Week title this year.

Jillian Richardson ‘23 Wins NESCAC Runner of the Week Twice

Archie Green Jr., Contributing Writer October 13, 2021

The women’s cross country team has been in dominant form this fall, rising all the way up to 10th in the national rankings.  Prior to the cancellations as a result of the pandemic, the team placed...

The Bobcats got their first win of the season against the Tufts Jumbos on Saturday.

​​Big Game Hunting! Bobcats Take Down Jumbos 33-10 to Secure First Win on the Season

Quinn Troy, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

In The Dark Knight (2009), Harvey Dent tells us, “The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming.” Despite some bright spots, the Bobcat football season thus far has...

This year, Underhill once again is not being used as a rink.

Club Hockey Teams Struggle with Lack of Rink Space

Anna Cole and Ellie Wolfe October 13, 2021

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic caused many aspects of life at Bates to shift dramatically. During the 2020-21 school year, students had to remain socially distant, pick up meals from Commons in cardboard...

Jim Thorpe, an indigenous American, was one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Five Impressive Indigenous Athletes

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2021

Monday marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a celebration that honors Native Americans and commemorates their history and culture. On Oct. 8, President Joe Biden signed a presidential proclamation declaring...

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