The Bowdoin Orient

Volume CXXXVI, Number 19
 March 30, 2007

No birth control solution in sight

By ANNE RILEY, ORIENT STAFF

After the College abruptly lost its contract with contraceptive manufacturer Organon in early February, college officials scrambled to find a solution that would allow them to continue distributing birth control to women on campus at low costs. However, both routes pursued by the College?buying in bulk with peer schools and purchasing generic versions of the previously available contraceptives?have been largely abandoned by the health center.

Facebook note opens dialogue on race

By MARY HELEN MILLER, ORIENT STAFF

When a group of students attended a party at an off-campus house several weeks ago, they heard comments that made them feel unwelcome because of their race. Hurt and frustrated by the incident, Tida Lam '07, one of the offended students, wrote a note on Facebook about what had happened at the party.

BSG says candidates need experience

By WILL JACOB, ORIENT STAFF

Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) voted against two constitutional amendments this week: one that would have made all students eligible to run for BSG president, and another that would have allowed juniors studying abroad to serve half-year terms as class representatives.

College finalizes changes for April housing lottery

By GEMMA LEGHORN, ORIENT STAFF

Housing plans for next year were finalized this week when Residential Life released the 2007 Housing Lottery Information online. Changes for next year include upperclass students in East and West halls, a new quiet dorm for first years, and new chem-free residences.

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MIKE ARDOLINO, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
LONELY PINES: You've heard of them, but have you visited them? Some professors say that the Bowdoin Pines have greater potential. See feature article...

FEATURES

Lonely Pines

By NAT HERZ, ORIENT STAFF

On a walk through the Bowdoin Pines, a visitor may encounter various flora and fauna, from sarsaparilla to song sparrows. One species, however, is harder to find: the Bowdoin student. The Bowdoin Pines, located behind Cram Alumni House on Federal Street, have long been an icon of the College. According to the College's Web site, an alumni newsletter and literary society have been named for the Pines, and pine boughs adorn college paraphernalia.

OPINION

EDITORIAL

Rankings and Ratings

Bowdoin doesn't actually exist within a bubble, and for that reason, it is sometimes necessary to market our "brand" to the outside world. Yet evidence exists that Bowdoin and other Maine schools, like colleges throughout the country, have increased their efforts to sell college as a market commodity.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Corpus bares all

By MARTINA WELKE, STAFF WRITER

All over campus, people are shedding bulky sweaters and heavy coats as the weather warms. But this spring, some students are taking it all off?in front of a camera. Today marks the opening of the third Corpus Art Exhibit, which features nude photographs of Bowdoin students.

SPORTS

Softball leads off with a home run

By MIKE BARTHA, CONTRIBUTOR

Over break, the women's softball team traveled south and pulled out the big guns, forcing its opponents to surrender. Yes, the Polar Bears conquered the Fort?Fort Myers, Florida that is, the location of this year's spring training. It completed the best start in Bowdoin Women's Softball history, tallying a remarkable 14-3 record.

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