April 13, 2001
Volume CXXXII, Number 21

 










 

Pornography lecture increases sexual assault awareness
By KATIE IRVING, STAFF WRITER

    Upon walking into the student union this past week, it was hard to avoid some terrifying statistics about sexual violence.
   Safe Space, the campus organization dedicated to the support of survivors of sexual violence, had posted these statistics to promote sexual assault awareness on campus during Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Some of the posters proclaimed things such as "1.3 women are raped a minute" and "78 rapes occur an hour."

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Faculty approves Thanksgiving break change, Latin American Studies major
By NETTIE-KATE JORDAN, STAFF WRITER

    After significant debate, the faculty voted at Monday's faculty meeting to pass the Recording Committee's Thanksgiving break proposal. Beginning in the fall, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving will be added to the vacation. Scheduling alternatives to compensate for the extra day will be further explored.

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Bowdoin honors Maine high school teachers
Courtesy of BOWDOIN SUN

    Bowdoin College honored 12 Maine secondary school teachers yesterday with Distinguished Teaching Awards for the lasting effect they have had on the lives of their students.

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Bowdoin raises funds for Habitat build

Students vote on representatives, referendum