Olivia Dimond, Managing Arts & Leisure Editor
• July 12, 2021
On May 28, a complete transformation hit campus, for both first-years and recently graduated seniors alike: sit-down, self-serve Commons.
Governor Janet Mills ended Maine’s mask mandate for vaccinated...
All student names in this article have been changed to protect the identity of the student who tested positive.
On the morning of Friday, Aug. 28, Stella and Annabel woke to a knock at their door...
After a long, uncertain summer, the first wave of students moved into Bates this weekend.
Students were tested for COVID-19 on Sunday morning and received their results 23 and a half hours later,...
Below are some of the highlights from the student Q&A held on Aug. 13. The Bates Student encourages students who want more information on these topics to check out the fall 2020 section of the website,...
In the past several weeks, an Instagram account named Bates Solidarity has begun to regularly appear on student social media feeds. The group regularly posts anonymous statements regarding the institution’s...
On Thursday, various Bates College staff members hosted a third webinar for new and returning students. This live stream was meant to update students on new policies and to answer questions regarding the...
Returning students will be required to sign waivers disclosing the risk factors of returning to campus and acknowledge public health guidelines limiting social interactions if they wish to live on campus...
Eleanor Boyle, Community Outreach Coordinator
• July 11, 2020
FAQ from Bates about ICE guidelines issued on July 6, 2020
The information below was compiled from Dean Reese's information session with international students on July 8, 2020.
Academics
Bates...
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...
In a letter sent to students on Friday, President Clayton Spencer wrote that Bates intends to announce its plans for the 2020-21 academic year by the end of June. This is in line with other NESCAC institutions...
During this incredibly difficult time, we feel that it is important to think and reflect on how much the Coronavirus has impacted our community. Not only has the ongoing pandemic affected the lives of...
Bates officially announced the cancellation of both Commencement and Reunion Weekend today as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in the U.S. While this move is not unexpected, it is a disappointment...
