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...

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...

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...

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...

To master course registration, first years need to resurrect a classic fire-safety mantra and learn to shop, drop, enroll. Maybe, the Registrars’ optimization algorithm gave you none of your preferred...

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...

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...

I remember sitting on my bedroom floor anxiously packing for college, stuffing nearly every item I owned into multi-sized suitcases. I did not have the slightest idea what I should and shouldn't bring...