Hazing article prompts administrative response
By JOSHUA MILLER, ORIENT STAFFA recent article in the Portland Press Herald about an alleged incident of "mild hazing" involving the Bowdoin Women's Squash Team has prompted a flurry of activity by College officials. The October 26 story was driven by a tip to the Press Herald leading them to photographs of the squash team from 2005 on the Internet, according to Sports Editor Don Coulter.
Health center sees 25 for pneumonia
By MARY HELEN MILLER, ORIENT STAFFThe health center usually expects to treat up to five cases of "walking pneumonia" each semester, so this fall's astounding 25 cases have left state and College health officials seeking an explanation. "The fact that we have 25 cases highlights the fact that there is something going on that we have to investigate," said Dr. Jeffrey Maher, a contracted physician for the health center.
College seeks more efficient heating
By NICK DAY, ORIENT STAFFIn anticipation of another cold Maine winter, the College has ratcheted up its efforts to provide campus buildings with heat from a variety of inexpensive, low-impact energy sources. Afforded the flexibility of a heating plant that can burn two kinds of fuel?natural gas and No. 2 fuel oil?the College has already purchased its heating energy for the months of November and December.
Democrats flock to campus for statewide convention
By PIPER GROSSWENDT, ORIENT STAFFWith a rallying cry of "One Year to Victory!" the fourth annual Maine College Democrats Convention will be held this Saturday at Bowdoin.
