When I started at The Bates Student, I was convinced that I was going to write one article then call it quits. However, once I felt the thrill of seeing my name in print, attached to an article that others...

Dear Bobkittens, As the executive editors of The Bates Student, we are thrilled to be among the first to welcome you to campus.  Starting college is exciting, new and fun, but it can also be lonely,...

At Bates, there are numerous ways to engage with all kinds of music. I am a member of many of the ensembles, clubs and groups available to students. I love engaging with the musical community on campus....

Sometimes all you need to reset yourself is a breath of fresh air, the sun on your face and to hear the wind blowing lazily past your ears. But in a new environment, finding that special spot can sometimes...

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

As I approach my final fall at Bates, I've spent a lot of time reminiscing about “the good ‘ole days” when I still had three more years at this special place. There are some special ‘firsts’...

You enter a classroom full of people you don’t know–not yet at least. Feet jitter indecisively and you start to take a step back, because watching feels more comfortable than mingling.  Or maybe...

Homesickness. Any incoming first year is familiar with the term. Whether you’re counting down the days until college freedom or endlessly scrolling through videos on how to cope with it (I was the latter),...

Whether it's learning to manage assignment deadlines or trying to find your niche on campus, adapting to college life can be tricky, challenging and — at times — frustrating. Luckily, the faculty at...