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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student
The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student
While You Were Away: Lewiston's Biggest Stories Over the Summer
While You Were Away: Lewiston’s Biggest Stories Over the Summer
Cate Sauri, Assistant News Editor • August 21, 2025

There are about 100 days between the end of Short Term and the beginning of fall semester. While many Batesies leave campus to return home, travel the...

Get Up to Speed: The Biggest Bates Stories from the Past Five Years
Get Up to Speed: The Biggest Bates Stories from the Past Five Years
Nick Danko, Managing News Editor • August 21, 2025

You may have researched Bates extensively prior to applying, or maybe you applied thinking “Maine; that sounds nice.” Either way, The Bates Student...

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Olivia Svallin, Assistant Features Editor • January 29, 2025
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Jamie Shelton, Contributing Writer • January 27, 2025
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Nick Danko, Managing News Editor • January 22, 2025
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Sergio Beltran '26 making a run into the end-zone during the Bates versus Amherst football game at Garcelon Field.
Bates Football Makes a Comeback and Defeats Amherst in Overtime
Joe DiMartino, Photography Editor • September 14, 2025
Hannah Ribero '28 (left) and Tess Griffith '26 (right) play in match against UMass Boston on Sept. 13.
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Orla Maxcy, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2025
Bobcat Bites: Fall Sports Season Previews
Bobcat Bites: Fall Sports Season Previews
Zoe Schaedle and Madeline Cournoyer • September 13, 2025
Maine’s Gibby Sullivan Powers Up for Bates Baseball
Maine’s Gibby Sullivan Powers Up for Bates Baseball
Zach Marchick, Assistant Sports Editor • March 16, 2025
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Full Swing Season Three: A Review
Madeline Cournoyer, Assistant Sports Editor • April 2, 2025
Your March Reads: Books to Match the Season’s Moody Skies
Your March Reads: Books to Match the Season’s Moody Skies
Sofia Schaffer, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025
Chekov’s “The Seagull” Swoops Onto the Stage In Schaeffer
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Max Olson, Managing News Editor • March 16, 2025
Another Year of Sex and Great Men: The 2025 Oscars
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Amanda Edge, Managing A&L Editor • March 12, 2025
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