The oldest continuously published college weekly in the United States Volume CXXXIII, Number 13 January 25, 2002

In session at last, Bowdoin celebrates Martin Luther King's 73 birthday
JAMES FISHER, ORIENT STAFF
Due to the whims of the calendar, one often finds Martin Luther King Day at the end of Bowdoin's winter break. [read the article]

NESCAC alters athletic policies
ALISON L. McCONNELL, ORIENT STAFF
The New England Small College Athletic Association presidents met on December 13 in Boston to discuss admissions procedures for rated athletes. [read the article]

Asian studies receives $1.65 million
FE VIVAS, STAFF WRITER
The Freeman Foundation of Vermont recently expressed its support for Bowdoin's Asian Studies Department by awarding the program a $1.65 million grant. [read the article]

Forum will address plus-minus controversy
JASON HAFLER, CONTRIBUTOR
Long a contentious issue on the Bowdoin campus, the institution of a plus/minus grading system has recently assumed top priority on the Recording Committee's agenda. [read the article]

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Explaining grade creep There are numerous incentives in favor of, and very few against, the progressive inflation of grades. [read the article] Ask Dr. Jeff Studies show that only 6 percent of children and 1 or 2 percent of adults actually have true food allergies. [read the article]

Editorial: Reconsidering well-roundedness The topic of Bowdoin students' well-roundedness, brought up at last month's faculty meeting, deserves a brief discussion. [read the editorial] Letter to the Editor: Senator addresses issues I have joined Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat from New York, in proposing a balanced, bi-partisan energy plan. [read the letter]

One-act festival gears up with auditions "In accordance with Masque and Gown tradition, we have a few off the wall pieces for people to see," said One Acts coordinator Jennifer Ogborne. [read the article] Bowdoin acquires heavenly art exhibit The images range from Solome looking serenely down at the pale, lifeless head of John the Babtist to reverent and joyous portrayals of the resurrection of Christ. [read the article]

Undefeated men look to Trinity Men's hockey is in a strong position heading into the last weeks of the regular season. [read the article] Professors dash for dollars The middle-aged faculty 55-meter dash championship will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m. on the Farley Field House track. [read the article] All good on the hardwood Life is tough being a baller. [read the article]

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Massachusetts Hall and Patrick Dougherty's sculpture lurk in fog created by sublimating snow. Recent warmer temperatures have created a messy scene on campus complete with mud and slush. (Colin LeCroy, Bowdoin Orient)

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