Volume CXXXII, Number 8 November 8, 2002

Arctic excavations
MEREDITH HOAR, STAFF WRITER
Though the Arctic climate of Labrador in Canada is not a typical summer destination for many people, a number of members of the Bowdoin community chose just that locale to spend seven weeks last summer. [read the article]

A Servant of Two Masters serves up comedy
HANNAH DEAN, STAFF WRITER
A Servant of Two Masters, written by Carlo Goldoni in the Eighteenth century, fits right into the colorful 1930s Venetian movie set that fills the stage. Although language and nuance may change a bit with time, the essence of what is funny never will. Clever slaves, silly masters, multiple love intrigues, the promise of a happy ending-in short, the defining factors of comedy-will always conjure up laughs. [read the article]

Punch Drunk knocks 'em dead
MONICA GUZMAN, COLUMNIST
What would you say if I told you that Adam Sandler was a great actor? [read the article]

Big flicks for free
AUDREY AMIDON, STAFF WRITER
This week the Bowdoin Film Society brings films written and directed by the brothers Coen-Joel and Ethan to be specific. Since 1984's Blood Simple, these two brothers have brought both dark and offbeat humor to the screen. Over the years they have become even more well-known, to the point where it is generally understood that when you see a Coen brothers film you'll be in for an interesting ride. [read the article]

Donuts for Jesus
KERRY ELSON, COLUMNIST
A donut shop that has a religious affiliation?! But aren't donuts pure SIN? As she walked towards Frosty's Donut Shop, the Foodie contemplated the existence of this oxymoronic establishment on Maine Street. [read the article]

Moving their fans in mysterious ways
BRIAN DUNN, ORIENT STAFF
"We're going to go away for a while. You'll understand. We just need to…well…we need to dream it all up again." These were the last words from Bono as he, Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, and The Edge left the scene of their last concert of the 80s. Many feared it was the end of the supergroup, U2. [read the article]

The band with no name (composed of the remnants of Autobahn) performed in the pub before giving the stage to Sam Bisbee. Students danced the night away while the band played hits and original music. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient)

Barbara Cone, Leah Gauthier, and Barbara Yontz gave a talk about their upcoming exhibition "Through the Fence: The American Artists in Cuba." (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient)