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Swimmers thwart vagrants
HANNAH DEAN, STAFF WRITER
Bowdoin Security dispatcher Lester Wood received a call
at 8:42 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 from a student in the Outing Club
cabin in Monson, Maine informing Security that she and her swim teammates
were feeling threatened by people lurking outside. [read
the article]
Squash
courts resonate with musicians
JENNIE COHEN, STAFF WRITER
An old squash court in Morrell Gym may not seem the most
likely place for music recitals and performances, but it was recently
converted into a practice room for campus music ensembles. The hardwood
floors were covered with carpet, music storage was added, and the room
was made soundproof. The creation of the new music space, which will be
used mostly by rock and a cappella groups, arose out the lack of space
for on-campus groups to practice. [read
the article]
Early decision option stays at Bowdoin despite trends
ANN SULLIVAN, STAFF WRITER
Does the early bird really get the worm? According to Bowdoin,
this isn't necessarily the case. Year after year, by mid-November the
admissions office is flooded with early decision applications from hopeful
students across the United States and the world; however, this option
is being phased out at many colleges across the nation. [read
the article]
Student pedestrian struck by driver
KITTY SULLIVAN, ORIENT STAFF
A Bowdoin sophomore of Brunswick Apartments was struck
by a Toyota Camry on Longfellow street at approximately 8:30 a.m. while
she was walking her bicycle across the crosswalk on her way to class.
[read the article]
Karate Kid footage kicks lecture into high gear
ALEC SCHLEY, STAFF WRITER
On Wednesday, November 13, Dr. Kathleen Snook gave a lecture
entitled "The Karate Kid on Teaching and Learning" in the Searles
Science Building. Snook presented clips from the 1984 movie The Karate
Kid and invited audience members to comment on how the film presented
the themes of teaching and learning. [read
the article]
Religion professor honored in Sri Lanka
JONATHAN PEREZ, STAFF WRITER
In
recognition of his contributions to Sri Lankan studies, Professor John
Clifford Holt will be awarded an honorary doctorate this coming December
from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. [read
the article]
Reusing and recycling: Bowdoin style
NUPUR JHAWAR, STAFF WRITER
As recycling blue bins around campus filled up with bottles,
cans, paper and plastic this week, the Recycling Subcommittee of Sustainable
Bowdoin oversaw a variety of programs designed to enhance Bowdoin students'
awareness of the importance of recycling both on campus and off. The programs
runs from November 8 through November 15, which coincides with Maine Recycles
Week [read the article]
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| Sophomores Erin Elizabeth Carney, Cory Ferguson, Chrissy Souther and, bottom right, Margaret Boyle pose in front of recycling bins for Maine Recycles Week. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient) |
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