The Bowdoin Orient

BSG passes language resolutions

By TRAVIS DAGENAIS, ORIENT STAFF

Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) unanimously approved resolutions on Arabic instruction and language tapes Wednesday, ending two weeks of debate. The Arabic resolution outlines the benefits and problems that may be involved with Arabic instruction at Bowdoin. "Despite these concerns," the bill reads, "it is the opinion of BSG that the Academic Affairs division of the College should address these requests for the teaching of Arabic."

Peer schools announce aid reforms

By STEVE KOLOWICH, ORIENT STAFF

Several of Bowdoin's peer schools have announced new plans to ease student debt in the face of rising tuition costs. Colby College announced Monday that it will eliminate loans from all financial aid packages for students from Maine, replacing them with grants beginning next fall.

Journal: Black enrollment ranks fifth

By ADAM KOMMEL, ORIENT STAFF

With black students comprising 8.8 percent of the Class of 2011, Bowdoin has moved toward the top of an annual survey of enrollment of black students at top-ranked liberal arts colleges.

Pneumonia woes continue; number of cases rises to 33

By ANNA KARASS, ORIENT STAFF

As of Thursday evening, the number of cases of "walking pneumonia" on campus had risen to 33 diagnoses since mid-September, up from 25 last week. Currently, 12 of these cases are active.

MIKE ARDOLINO, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT

THREE-PEAT: The field hockey team poses with its NESCAC trophy last Sunday. The Polar Bears downed Middlebury 3-1 to claim the title. See feature article...

FEATURES

Film lovers travel to Italy for silent film festival

By EMILY GRAHAM, ORIENT STAFF

The silent film genre does not appeal to many modern moviegoers, many of whom have come to expect loud explosions and dazzling special effects to justify paying upwards of nine dollars for a ticket. To some, however, the timeless gags of Charlie Chaplin or the epic films of D.W. Griffith may prove overwhelmingly more appealing than a Josh Hartnett family drama?at least for some students.

OPINION

EDITORIAL

BSG language resolutions

Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) approved two resolutions this week: one supporting Arabic instruction at Bowdoin and another urging the Language Media Center to purchase Arabic and Swahili instructional tapes. These were important first steps in the process of filling current gaps in the academic curriculum.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Gallery tracks women?s art

By CAROLYN WILLIAMS, STAFF WRITER

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art features renowned art from around the world, and its Becker Gallery allows professors and students to use these resources to add a new dimension to their courses. This gallery in particular provides a crucial link between Bowdoin academics and the art museum.

SPORTS

Field Hockey takes third straight crown

By EMILEIGH MERCER, STAFF WRITER

The Bowdoin College Field Hockey Team capped an undefeated season with a NESCAC championship, beating Williams and Middlebury last weekend on its home turf.