Volume CXXXIII, Number 4
September 28, 2001

A funny thing at the forum
TODD BUELL
Never before has the discord between the academic community and the rest of the nation seemed so obvious. [read the article]

Americans among others, not above others
GENEVIVE CREEDON
It was suggested last week at the panel discussing the events of September 11, that perhaps it is time to reassess the role and idea of the nation-state. [read the article]

"Slut": How we throw around this four-letter word
KARA OPPENHEIM
Recently overheard: "This weekend was ok. But the party at ______ blew because there were just all these freshmen sluts." Let's take a step back now and examine this statement. [read the article]

Community competition
For whatever reason, Common Good Day flew under the radar for most students. [read the editorial]

A call to the community
It is up to all of us to be courteous to Brunswick residents who keep very different hours than Bowdoin students do. [read the letter]

Sustainable Bowdoin emerges
The group has decided to tackle several key issues: reusing and reducing waste, recycling the waste we do generate, and working towards a reduction of fossil fuel use on campus. [read the letter]