The Bowdoin Orient

Off-campus house concerns neighbors

By JOSHUA MILLER, ORIENT STAFF

A continuing legal dispute over 11 Bowdoin students moving into a house at 17 Cleaveland St. has sparked outrage among neighbors, left students camping out in friends' apartments, and raised questions about the perks and pitfalls of off-campus housing.

Planning ahead

By STEVE KOLOWICH, ORIENT STAFF

Pending final approval from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and the U.S. Navy, Bowdoin may nearly double the size of its campus by 2012?for free.

Contracted physicians replace full-time M.D.

By ANNE RILEY, ORIENT STAFF

When Dr. Jeff Benson suddenly left his post as college physician and director of Dudley Coe Health Center last January, the College scrambled to bring in outside physicians to fill Benson's vacancy. After a summer of searching, the administration has decided to make the switch from a full-time doctor to contracted physicians a permanent one.

College aims for carbon neutrality

By NAT HERZ, ORIENT STAFF

Following a commitment signed this spring, a college committee will begin meeting in October to determine how the campus can achieve carbon neutrality.

MARGOT D. MILLER, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT

“...FOR THE BEST FOUR YEARS OF YOUR LIFE”: Jake McCampbell ‘11 signs the matriculation book in the office of President Barry Mills.

FEATURES

Summer offers chance for real-life experience

By CAITLIN BEACH AND GEMMA LEGHORN,

For many Bowdoin students, summer is a time to try something out of the ordinary. These four students' experiences are a sampling of summer accomplishments.

OPINION

EDITORIAL

Bowdoin and its neighbors

Nearly as well-worn as the notion of the "Bowdoin bubble" is the observation that Bowdoin does not actually exist in a bubble, but as part?an extraordinarily large and important part, in fact?of a community that has its own interests, needs, and ambitions.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art show inspired by Maine coast

By FRANCES MILLIKEN,

Bowdoin's first student art show of the year opened on August 31 and is showcasing the work of Morgan MacLeod '09, Norah Maki '09, and Samantha Smith '06. Their work, which is on display in the Visual Arts Center (VAC) through September 21, will provide students and the Brunswick community with an opportunity to experience the visual pleasures of Maine in the throes of summer.

SPORTS

Men?s soccer crushes in exhibition

By EREN MUNIR, STAFF WRITER

Walk through the practice fields of the Bowdoin Men's Soccer Team at Farley and you might think that you accidentally stumbled upon the training facility of the New England Revolution.