College keeps carbon pledge in hard times
By PETER GRIESMER, ORIENT STAFFIn the midst of an economic crisis that has stocks sinking into the red, Bowdoin is continuing its pledge to go green. In a recent e-mail sent to all members of the Bowdoin community, President Barry Mills stated that the College will continue to strive toward its pledge to become carbon neutral as outlined by the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a nation-wide pledge signed by Mills in the spring of 2007.
31% of seniors taking fewer than 4 credits
By ADAM KOMMEL, ORIENT STAFFSenioritis is real. Of the Class of 2009, only 69.4 percent are taking at least a four-credit load. In comparison, 96.1 percent of juniors this spring are taking at least four courses, as are 99.1 percent of sophomores and 98.7 percent of first years.
'09 Council: Class short on funding
By TOPH TUCKER, ORIENT STAFFFor the third year in a row, the Senior Class Council will likely be forced to raise additional funds for Senior Week in May. The exact amount remains undisclosed since the council is still calculating expenses. Last year's Senior Week cost approximately $50,000; the current senior class has roughly $20,000 at its disposal. The past two classes have charged up to $60 per student.
Prompted by community input, College makes small-scale cuts
By ALEX PORTER, ORIENT STAFFIn an effort to cut costs at the College last fall, the Bowdoin Treasurer's Office began seeking community input for money-saving ideas. After gathering nearly 40 suggestions from community members, some of these ideas are already making an impact on the way money is spent—or not spent—at Bowdoin.
