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Professors lead community in dialogue on war in Iraq
BRIAN DUNN, ORIENT STAFF
For
the first time since the commencement of military action in the Persian
Gulf, members of the Bowdoin community gathered together to discuss the
merits of war in Iraq and its possible consequences on Wednesday evening
in Morrell Lounge, Smith Union. [read
the article]
Teenage
activist speaks to Bowdoin community
TODD JOHNSTON, STAFF WRITER
Nineteen-year-old Craig Kielburger wowed the Bowdoin College
crowd last night in a packed Pickard Theater by calling on students for
social activism and saying that we all have gifts to share with the world,
no matter how large or small. [read
the article]
Joel
Moser '04 wins prestigious Truman Scholarship award
HANNAH DEAN, STAFF WRITER
N. Joel Moser has recently become the thirteenth Bowdoin
College student in history to be selected as a Truman Scholar. Truman
scholars are elected on the basis of leadership potential, intellectual
ability, and likelihood of "making a difference." The 76 scholars
of 2003 were chosen from among 635 candidates nominated by 305 colleges
and universities across the country. [read
the article]
Admissions receives record numbers for class of 2007
NATALIE CRAVEN, STAFF WRITER
The Class of 2007 set records before setting foot on campus
by submitting the highest number of applications to the college in history.
The Admissions Office received 4,715 applications, an increase of five
percent from the applications submitted by prospective members of the
Class of 2006. [read the article]
Bowdoin Marines ready for overseas action
ALEC SCHLEY, STAFF WRITER
The
war in Iraq is omnipresent in the lives of Bowdoin students. We cannot
watch television, listen to the radio, or pick up the newspaper without
learning about casualties or "shock-and-awe" bombings. While
war coverage may be as distressing as it is ubiquitous, it is easy for
Bowdoin students to feel safely removed from the conflict in the Persian
Gulf, their role is relegated to that of couch commando. Students like
Alexander Cornell du Houx '06 and Jamie Nichols '03, however, have an
active part in the war in Iraq - they are both enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps. [read the article]
Fundraiser will host local authors
JENNIE COHEN, STAFF WRITER
For its entire 200-year history, the Topsham Public Library
has not had a permanent home. This, however, will change very soon when
the library raises the rest of the $1 million needed to move into its
new home. [read the article]
SAT I change won't affect Bowdoin
TODD JOHNSTON, STAFF WRITER
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is going to have a new
face by making significant changes to its format and substance. [read
the article]
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| Members of the Bowdoin Lacrosse team practice in the snow on Thursday afternoon behind Farley Field House. The men's lacrosse team this year is currently 3-4. Please see story here. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient) |
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