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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Finding COVID Friendly Fitness at Bates

Julia Bisson, Staff Writer September 9, 2020

This year, campus will look different than last year. While the lines outside of Commons for the chicken nuggets are not new and outdoor spaces have become the new Commons, the most obvious difference...

College Sailors Address Diversity and Inclusion

College Sailors Address Diversity and Inclusion

Sophie Mackin, Assistant Forum Editor September 8, 2020

This summer challenged all of us to do our part in order to dismantle the longstanding structures of racism that pervade our everyday lives in this country. In the world of sports, many professional athletes...

Checking in on College Athletics: What’s Happening?

Jackson Elkins September 8, 2020

August has come and gone, and despite all the backlash, scrutiny, and uproar, some version of college athletics is somehow forging ahead. The first major Division I football game of the fall, Navy vs....

NESCAC Announces the Cancellation of Fall Athletics

NESCAC Announces the Cancellation of Fall Athletics

Jackson Elkins and Julia Bisson August 6, 2020

On the heels of the Ivy League’s decision to cancel fall athletics, the NESCAC announced its intent to do the same. The NESCAC presidents released a statement on the morning of July 10 confirming that...

The First Domino to Fall: Ivy League Cancels Fall Sports

Jackson Elkins, Managing Sports Editor July 9, 2020

The Ivy League announced that all fall sports would be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This makes it the first Division I conference to decide against holding athletic competitions this...

Detailing the NCAA’s “Resocialization of Sport” and What It Means for Fall Sports at Bates

Detailing the NCAA’s “Resocialization of Sport” and What It Means for Fall Sports at Bates

Jackson Elkins May 15, 2020

The NCAA released a memo on May 1 entitled “Core Principles of Resocialization of Sport” which laid out nine core principles of resocialization of college sports, as well as a three phase plan to serve...

When is the ______________ Coming Back?

Jackson Elkins May 15, 2020

US Big 4 Leagues: NFL: Recently released the 2020 season schedule. Plans on operating as normal, but is flexible to potential schedule changes and behind-closed-door play.   NBA: Team facilities...

Finding Silver Linings: How Spring Coaches are Working Around Coronavirus

Jackson Elkins April 2, 2020

With the NCAA’s cancellation of spring athletics amidst the coronavirus pandemic, everyone involved with spring athletics from student-athletes to coaches and strength coordinators to medical staff have...

No Sports? No Problem. Here’s 15 of the Best Modern Sporting Events to Re-Watch

April 2, 2020

Many Americans didn’t consider the COVID-19 pandemic seriously until the NBA announced that it would be suspending its season. Shortly after, the NCAA cancelled its upcoming national championships, including...

Caroline Apathy 21 is a 10-time All-American. She was the No. 1 seed in the 100-yard butterfly for the NCAA Championships, additionally qualifying to race in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and several relay events. The women who qualify for NCAAs stay on campus to train [over breaks]. So our whole national’s team really felt like our work had gone out the door,” she said.

NCAA Cancels Winter Championships Among Coronavirus Fears

Jackson Elkins March 27, 2020

On March 12, following the global spread of the novel coronavirus, the NCAA elected to cancel all upcoming spring sports. In addition, the collegiate governing body also made the difficult decision to...

COVID-19 Cancels Spring Athletics at Bates, Stokes Frustration, Raises Questions

Quinn Troy March 27, 2020

Nestled in small towns and cities across the Northeast, few thought that NESCAC schools would be largely affected by the CoronaVirus. After all, NESCAC schools are not situated in global metropolises,...

Athlete Spotlight: Cal Schrupp ‘23

Vanessa Paolella, Editor in Chief February 26, 2020

This year, Bates Ski led off the season with a strong start, finishing sixth out of 15 teams at the Harvard Carnival, eighth out of 15 at the UVM carnival and seventh out of 15 at the Colby Carnival....

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