Thousands cast votes at crowded caucuses
By ANNA KARASS AND PIPER GROSSWENDT, ORIENT STAFFInclement weather did not discourage high numbers of Mainers from participating in Sunday's Democratic caucuses. With a record high turnout of approximately 45,000 voters statewide?more than doubling the previous record of about 27,000 set in 2004?sites around Maine struggled to accommodate eager caucus-goers.
Slight increase in apps for 2012
By ADAM KOMMEL, ORIENT STAFFThough applications for the Class of 2012 inched up only one percent this year, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William Shain isn't worried. Shain sees the small increase as a retention of last year's 10.4 percent jump, rather than a sluggish admissions cycle. "If we only went up one percent next year, I'd be disappointed," Shain said. "But I don't think that this year's small increase is an issue."
Campus libraries give food the OK
By SARAH PRITZKER, ORIENT STAFFEnjoy that candy bar?just don't make a mess. A new policy implemented on Monday in libraries across campus?including Hatch, Hawthorne-Longfellow (H-L), and the Art and Music Libraries?now allows students to eat food within each space.
Faculty votes to approve committee consolidation
By NICK DAY, ORIENT STAFFA unanimous decision by faculty to restructure committees at Bowdoin will combine and cut some existing committees, as well as establish temporary working groups to target specific issues at the College. The change, initially proposed by the Committee on Governance (COG) and voted on at the February 4 faculty meeting, seeks to more efficiently utilize committees at the College.
