The Bowdoin Orient

CDC probes pneumonia outbreak

By ANNA KARASS, ORIENT STAFF

When it comes to "walking pneumonia," Bowdoin is not out of the woods yet. According to Geoff Beckett, assistant state epidemiologist for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), although the numbers have not increased this week, it does not mean that the outbreak is coming to an end.

Investigation into hazing nearing end

By JOSHUA MILLER, ORIENT STAFF

The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs continues to look into alleged incidents of hazing that may have taken place at a squash team party in 2005 and a sailing team party in 2004. "We're still doing our investigation at this point," Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs Margaret Hazlett said.

Students, staff gear up for flu season

By SARAH PRITZKER, ORIENT STAFF

After recording an unusually high number of walking pneumonia cases this fall, the College is taking necessary precautions to prevent a flu outbreak from occurring this winter. The Dudley Coe Health Center and the Human Resources Department have made the flu vaccine available to students and employees of the College free of charge. According to Interim Director of the Health Center Sandra Hayes, approximately 400 students have already been vaccinated for the illness this fall.

BSG passes academic funds, meets with J-Board staff

By TRAVIS DAGENAIS, ORIENT STAFF

Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) approved a resolution on the funding of academic instruction on Wednesday at a meeting that also included a conversation with Judicial Board representatives and a rare executive session. According to the funding resolution, BSG hopes to direct students with "an interest in pursuing academic endeavors beyond those currently available in the curriculum" to the College's Academic Affairs division for funding.

ALEX CORNELL DU HOUX, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT

RAISE SONGS TO BOWDOIN: The Meddiebempsters perform during the Class of 2008 cocktail party last Friday in Hubbard Hall.

FEATURES

Placement of art museum lions remains a mystery

By LAUREN WILWERDING, ORIENT STAFF

For Director of the Museum of Art Katy Kline, the lions outside the Walker Art Building are a conversation-starter. Specifically, people often wonder if the lions were intentionally placed to face away from the steps, or if that may have been a mistake.

OPINION

EDITORIAL

The Bowdoin Thank-you

Last Sunday, our country observed Veteran's Day?a day on which Americans reflect on the sacrifices of the soldiers who have served throughout our history and those who continue to do so today. Because modern military conflicts tend to happen overseas, it is easy to forget those who work hard so we can live safely and comfortably. But recognizing their service is important. Of course, American military personnel are not the only ones who work hard to preserve the safety and comfort of Bowdoin students, nor are they the only ones deserving of our gratitude.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

WBOR brings back classic rock with Dr. Dog

By CAROLYN WILLIAMS, STAFF WRITER

The closest you can get to the sound of '60s rock and roll without buying a DVD of "The Ed Sullivan Show" is the Philadelphia-based band Dr. Dog, which will rock the stage with psychedelic sounds and retro beats today at the Pub.

SPORTS

Field hockey reaches NCAA Div. III Final Four

By EMILEIGH MERCER, STAFF WRITER

The Bowdoin College Field Hockey team earned its third return trip to the NCAA Final Four by squeaking by Skidmore 1-0 and then rolling over Rowan 5-0 last weekend. The Polar Bears currently hold the NCAA record for a home-winning streak, having notched 33 consecutive victories at Ryan Field. They will travel to Ursinus College in Pennsylvania to play Lebanon Valley College in the semifinals on Friday.