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Faculty caps 100-, 200- level courses for 2003-2004
NATALIE CRAVEN, STAFF WRITER
After years of adjusting course enrollments on an individual
basis, the faculty has voted to standardize the enrollment of 100- and
200-level courses. Beginning with the 2003 Fall semester, the maximum
number of students allowed in a 100-level class will be reduced from 75
to 50. The maximum number of students allowed to enroll in a 200-level
class will change from 50 to 35. [read
the article]
Bates professor arrested for cocaine distribution
ALEX CORNELL DU HOUX, STAFF WRITER
Linda Williams, a music professor at Bates College, was
arrested for selling cocaine and letting drug dealers stay in her home
this Monday. Williams was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute
cocaine and crack cocaine, and two counts of distributing crack cocaine.
If convicted she could face up to 20 years in jail and fines of up to
one million dollars. [read the article]
Senator
Gary Hart envisions new role for U.S. at home and abroad
SAM DOWNING, STAFF WRITER
Bowdoin College got its first taste of the 2004 presidential
campaign last night as Gary Hart, the former Colorado senator and two-time
contender for the Democratic nomination for president, visited Bowdoin,
speaking in Smith Union about the need for a broader definition of security,
a new role for America, and a new culture of civic virtue. [read
the article]
Campus
discussion of war continues with Wil Smith '00
JONATHAN PEREZ, STAFF WRITER
In a discussion series meant to address issues surrounding
the war in Iraq, BSG invited current Director of Multicultural Programs
Wil Smith '00 to speak about his time serving in the U.S. Military on
Monday evening in Ladd House. A current reservist, Smith served several
years of active duty before coming to Bowdoin as a student. [read
the article]
Former World Bank member speaks on North Korean crisis
HANNAH
DEAN, STAFF WRITER
"How do you think about North Korea?" Bradley
Babson said Tuesday as he began his lecture in Daggett Lounge entitled
"The Current Crisis on the Korean Peninsula." [read
the article]
Counseling
center sees record numbers
JENNIE COHEN, STAFF WRITER
In the past few years, the Bowdoin Counseling Services
has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who seek counseling
treatment. [read the article]
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| James Nylund '06 (left) and Chris McCabe '05 perform in Odds Up, written by Mike Harding '03 and directed by Cabul Mehta '03, in Masque and Gown's 67th annual student One-Acts on Thursday night in Pickard Theater. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient) |
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