The Bowdoin Orient

Student arrested, alcohol use a concern

By SETH WALDER, ORIENT STAFF

After being released from Parkview Adventist Medical Center early Sunday morning, Marc Seligson '12 was arrested on an assault charge by Brunswick police. Seligson allegedly struck a female nurse in the face just minutes past midnight after being transported to Parkview by Brunswick Rescue from Quinby house.

ED II, reg decision apps up, diversity also on the rise

By LINDA KINSTLER, ORIENT STAFF

The January 1 deadline for both Early Decision II (ED II) and regular decision yielded 6,010 applications: a 1 percent rise over last year's 5,939 applications.

Mathematics professor dies of leukemia at 63

By GEMMA LEGHORN, ORIENT STAFF

Professor of Mathematics Steve Fisk, whose intelligence inspired not only his students during his career at Bowdoin, but also his discovery of a mathematical proof that his colleagues considered "breathtaking," died on January 31 at the age of 63 after a 10-year battle with leukemia.

Former head librarian dies, colleagues reflect

By GEMMA LEGHORN AND WILL JACOB, ORIENT STAFF

Arthur Monke, former head librarian of Hawthorne-Longfellow Library (H-L Library) from 1968 to 1992, died after a long illness on Wednesday of last week at the age of 84. In his time at the College, Monke oversaw renovations to H-L Library, the design and creation of the underground tunnel between H-L Library and Hubbard Hall, construction of Hatch Science Library, and the early implementation of computer technology in the library system.

EILEEN PALMER, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT

99 DAYS FOR SENIORS: Students gathered last night at the Senior Social in Cram Alumni Barn put on by the Young Alumni Leadership Program to sip free drinks and discuss life after Bowdoin.

FEATURES

From New York to Maine: The origins of Bowdoin food

By CAITLIN BEACH, ORIENT STAFF

Associate Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef Ken Cardone is excited about the tomatoes in the salad bars of Moulton and Thorne. "We get our tomatoes from Backyard Farms, which is an incredible enterprise that can grow the crop year-round in a 42-acre glass greenhouse via solar heat and bee pollination. They produce about 150,000 pounds of tomatoes a day," he said. "It's remarkable to see the scale and efficiencies they have up there." Backyard Farms, located 40 minutes north of Waterville in Madison, Maine, is just one of the 35 local vendors used by dining services in their production process. Reports from the 2008 to 2009 academic year reveal that the Dining Service receives 27 percent of their products and services from local vendors. They are making efforts to increase this number by fostering partnerships with local farms and industries.

OPINION

EDITORIAL

Our Challenge

During a Wednesday night meeting to discuss the presence, prevalence, and perils of alcohol on campus, one consensus was clear: identifying the crux of the problem is as difficult as identifying any potential solutions. While the raw data suggest that students are treating alcohol differently this year than they have in years past, the arguments articulated by students and administrators define the wide spectrum of opinions concerning current alcohol policy: either it is too strict, too lenient, or is simply too removed from the realities of drinking culture at Bowdoin for it to apply.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Theodores showcase passion for community and design

By HANNAH HOYT, STAFF WRITER

The work of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art Wiebke Theodore and her husband Steven Theodore, both architectural designers and co-partners of Bath's Theodore + Theodore Architects, is currently on display at the University of Maine at Augusta.

SPORTS

Men’s basketball beats NESCAC adversaries in weekend thrillers

By CRAIG HARDT, STAFF WRITER

After a period of inconsistency, the men's basketball team appears to be on the verge of finding its rhythm. As the Polar Bears prepare to take their show on the road this weekend in games against Middlebury and Williams, their regained confidence couldn't have come at a better time.