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Volume CXXXII, Number 11
December 6, 2002
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Bowdoin
puts on its dancing shoes
HANNAH DEAN, STAFF WRITER
The stage was set for an evening of dance-both traditional
and modern. The students about to perform were ready to pour their hearts
onto the stage in a flurry of movement, which would leave their audience
breathless. [read the article]
Art for the sterile
FRANCO POLLINI, CONTRIBUTOR
With new housing on the rise, there is plenty of space
to live but not much of it has personality. Having lived in Chamberlain
for the past two years, I have first hand experience with a new dorm.
I have become unfortunately aware of how sterile and boring these dorms
can be. [read the article]
Die another day? How about today!
MONICA GUZMAN, COLUMNIST
Three cheers for long-lasting movie franchises. What can
be more comforting than wallowing in the security of foolproof film formulas,
confident that despite the changing times and the coming of new generations,
some things never really change-but just get cooler? And so it is with
Bond. James Bond. [read the article]
Art
exhibitions move into Sills Hall
MAIA-CHRISTINA LEE, ORIENT STAFF
Over and over again I have been told not to pop bubble
wrap. I have also been told not to touch art in the museum. I think I
may finally be able to kill two birds with one stone. [read
the article]
Henry
Marty is more arty than hearty
KERRY ELSON, COLUMNIST
Henry Marty restaurant on Maine Street is an anomaly. Its
high prices, trendy menu items and classy décor are more fit for
Portland than the relaxed Brunswick scene. [read
the article]
Discussing 'Documenta'
MEREDITH HOAR, STAFF WRITER
Ellen Kenney '03, a visual art major, led this semester's
final session of the Quinby House Discussion Series on Wednesday. Kenney
spoke about Documenta, a large art show that has taken place in Kassel,
Germany approximately every five years since 1955. [read
the article]
Almost perfection
DAVIN MICHAELS, COLUMNIST
There are three necessities of life: sex, drugs and rock
and roll. Maybe not for everyone, but at least they are ingredients for
a great movie. [read the article]
Artists in close residence
MAIA-CHRISTINA LEE, STAFF WRITER
Brunswick, Maine may not be known as a thriving center
for arts and culture. However, this does not mean that there are no artists
in Brunswick. In fact, there are many artists whose studios are located
right in Bowdoin's backyard. [read the
article]
Lord of the silver screens
AUDREY AMIDON, STAFF WRITER
For the last weekend of the semester, the Bowdoin Film
Society is bringing fantasy films to Smith Auditorium in honor of the
release of the second installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. [read
the article]
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| Students enjoy dishes prepared by various social
houses. At an event called The Iron Chef which took place before
Thanksgiving, each house had to prepare a full meal, competing for
a 50 dollar prize. (Photo care of Alice Hershey) |

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