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The captains of the track and field teams sat down with Student reporter Anna Cole ‘25 to discuss their hopes for this year’s indoor season.

Indoor Track and Field Captains Reflect on Coming Season

Anna Cole, Contributing Writer November 17, 2021

The Bates indoor track and field team took a breath of fresh air this year—and not just because they can stop wearing masks during practices and competitions. The season, which began on Nov. 1, is their...

With new masking policies, many indoor athletes are excited to be able to practice and play without face coverings. In Alumni Gymnasium, the basketball teams will be able to practice without masks now.

Bates Updates Masking Policies for Athletes

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2021

In an email to students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Vice President for Campus Life Joshua McIntosh and Vice President for Finance and Administration Geoff Swift announced new guidelines...

Fem Folx, which was created in 2020, aims to provide a female and nonbinary centered space for working out.

Fem Folx Lifting Nights Aim to Add Inclusivity to Working Out

Sydney Schuster, Assistant Features Editor November 17, 2021

Founded in January 2020 by Julia Panepinto ’20, Fem Folx is a Bates-born lifting group that works to foster a supportive and positive workout environment, specifically for women and non-binary individuals....

The Bobcats have their highest win percentage since 2016 following their win on Saturday against the Hamilton College Continentals.

Late Game Heroics See Bobcats Edge Hamilton 27-21 in Season Finale

Quinn Troy, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

One of the greatest athletes in history, Michael Phelps, once said, “It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish.” For the Bobcats, the start of the season was dismal, going just 1-6...

Kurt Simard has been named the head coach of the alpine ski program; last year, he had the position in an interim role.

Kurt Simard Promoted to Head Coach of Alpine Ski Program

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

After serving as interim head coach of the alpine ski program, Coach Kurt Simard has been promoted to hold the official head coach title.  The Bates alpine ski program competes in the Eastern Intercollegiate...

Basketball Columnist Robbie Hodin ‘22 sat down with men’s basketball head coach Jon Furbush ‘05 to talk about the team’s strategies coming into this season. Here, the team pictured during the 2019-2020 season.

Hodin’s Hoops Corner: Men’s Basketball Preview with Coach Jon Furbush ‘05

Robbie Hodin, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2021

While most people’s moods on campus exponentially decline as winter nears closer, my mood actually does the opposite. Because you know what winter means? Bates basketball, baby! I couldn’t wait until...

Bobcat Bites for November 10

Bobcat Bites for November 10

Ellie Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

GAMES: Swimming: The swimming and diving program had their first match, competing in relays against Colby College and Bowdoin College on Saturday. The team, with the help of new diving coach Nick Jensen,...

The football team celebrated their second win of the season on Bowdoin’s Whittier Field on Saturday night. The team is tied for their best record since 2016.

In Thrilling 25-24 Game, Bobcats Reign Supreme Over Bowdoin Polar Bears

Quinn Troy, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Mary Louise Molesworth once said, “Don’t set your expectations too high. It’s the surest way of being disappointed.” Although Molesworth died nearly two hundred years ago and isn’t particularly...

Nick Jensen Hired as Diving Coach for Swimming and Diving Program

Nick Jensen Hired as Diving Coach for Swimming and Diving Program

Julia Bisson, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Nick Jensen is a new hire at Bates for the swimming and diving team, filling the open diving coach position that has been vacant since last winter.  He grew up in Maine, graduating from University...

Straight Out The Lew on the NFL, NBA, and CFB

Straight Out The Lew on the NFL, NBA, and CFB

Chris Cimino and Luke Linnehan November 10, 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...

Lake Andrews, and its waterfowl residents, are the subject of many on-campus rumors.

Bates Yoga Kula Club Help Students Find Inner-Peace

Julia Bisson, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Bates Yoga Kula is a group on campus that hosts weekly yoga classes for students, faculty, and staff. The word Kula means "community" in Sanskrit and is frequently used by Yogis to emphasize the sense...

Bates Falls to Colby in First CBB Match Up of the Year

Bates Falls to Colby in First CBB Match Up of the Year

Quinn Troy, Staff Writer November 3, 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...

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