The oldest continuously published college weekly in the United States Volume CXXXI, Number 23 April 26, 2002

College houses see low numbers of house leaders
NICHOLAS J. LoVECCHIO, ORIENT STAFF
More than 40 percent of the spots in next year's social houses will be filled by non-house leaders, an analysis of this year's social house system applications shows. [read the article]

More beds in lottery; chem-free in demand
JAMES FISHER, ORIENT STAFF
If students return to campus next fall without college housing, it's only because they were choosy. [read the article]

College postpones building projects
FE VIVAS, STAFF WRITER
As a result of the instable economy and lack of funds, the College has postponed several planned building projects until it has firmed up funding. [read the article]

Mills signs green mission statement
BELINDA LOVETT, ORIENT STAFF
President Barry Mills, along with the College Coordinating Group, adopted a mission statement on Tuesday that is designed to help guide the College in its commitment to environmental sustainability. [read the article]

Earth Week at Bowdoin
NICOLE DURAND, STAFF WRITER
Wondering what was behind all the "Save the Earth" buzz on campus this week? [read the article]

The Kenduskeag Canoe Race We saw a canoe weighted down with four paddling clowns, a fraternity toting an inflatable alligator, a canoe outfitted solely in Gumby paraphernalia. [read the article] From a higher level Many of Julia Butterfly Hill's stories begin: "When I was in the tree…" In her case, the preface means a lot.[read the article]

Re-evaluating the social houses That much of the campus doesn't bother with the social houses is not a slam on either house leaders or on disinterested non-affiliates. [read the editorial] Faculty shouldn't represent public opinion There is no sense in which college faculties ought to be representative of the opinion of the people. [read the letter]

Bear AIDS to rock the Quad Bowdoin's own Slainte, the champion of the Battle of the Bands contest, will open the event, playing a half hour set starting at noon. [read the article] Magazine hypes up students Ritalin targets an audience with short attention spans, which includes the majority of students here at Bowdoin. [read the article]

Bears struggle against Ephs The Bowdoin Baseball Team lost two in last Saturday's doubleheader against Williams College. [read the article] Softball standing tall after successful week Senior Jessie Poulin pitched a complete game-a three-hit shutout-against the Monks from St. Joe's on Saturday. [read the article]

Hair brings freedom, rock 'n' roll, and rebellion to Wish Theater Wednesday night. The musical, directed by Bret Harte '02, runs through Sunday. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient)

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