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The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

The Voice of Bates College Since 1873

The Bates Student

Destigmatizing Mental Wellness in Your First Year at Bates

Destigmatizing Mental Wellness in Your First Year at Bates

Catalina Passino, Executive Managing Editor August 28, 2024

Disclaimer: I have no certificate to be delivering official mental health advice. However, I made it through my first year at Bates College, so maybe I should be getting a certificate.   The...

Beyond the Books: Five Little-Known Items You Can Check Out from the Library

Beyond the Books: Five Little-Known Items You Can Check Out from the Library

Maple Buescher, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

As Bates’s signature (and only) on-campus library, Ladd is a lot of things. It’s home to over one million books. It’s one of the few academic libraries in the country to lend children’s books to...

Let’s Get Traditional: The Best Bates Traditions

Let’s Get Traditional: The Best Bates Traditions

Anastasia Fowler August 21, 2024

One can never truly feel at home in a new community until they are given a proper education on its traditions. In fact, learning Bates’ rituals is a rite of passage. These traditions range from glorious...

Listen to the Music: Music Options on Campus

Listen to the Music: Music Options on Campus

Anastasia Fowler August 20, 2024

Music is a fantastic medium for expression, and Bates has many opportunities for those of you yearning for a musical outlet. You can audition for any of Bates’ five a cappella groups. These include two...

A Very Maine Weather Forecast

A Very Maine Weather Forecast

Hadley Blodgett, Assistant Sports Editor August 19, 2024

Moving across the country or even a couple of states over can be scary. From the unfamiliar area to the new people, you can get overwhelmed by the loads of details. Well, this article is here to guide...

Dear First-Years: We'll Hold the Door

Dear First-Years: We’ll Hold the Door

Trinity Poon, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2023

Welcome, Bobkittens! Your first year of college is an absolutely wild time, and having just been through mine, I feel qualified to say that. I’ve learned many things last year that I feel rather compelled...

Why We Love Bates

Why We Love Bates

Trinity Poon, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2023

Maple Buescher ‘25, Editor-in-Chief I love Bates because it is so easy to be involved in anything that interests you, without having to make one single commitment into your whole life. I'm a member...

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