The Bowdoin Orient

Committee begins hunt for new dean of admissions

By SAM VITELLO, STAFF WRITER

After admitting the Class of 2013, the tables turned for Interim Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Scott Meiklejohn, as the College has begun its search for a permanent appointee to his position. "I am looking for a person who can bring to the College enormously talented, diverse students from across America and the world, and who can represent the Bowdoin community...because [he or she will be] the public face of the College," said President Barry Mills.

Distracted drivers face new fines

By GEMMA LEGHORN, ORIENT STAFF

Starting this month, Maine law enforcement will be cracking down on drivers who fail to keep driving safely their first priority while on the road. Maine's new Distracted Driver Law, enacted on September 12, stipulates that a drivers' "failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle" as a result of an activity "not necessary to the operation of the vehicle" will now result in a fine of $119 for distracted driving on top of the consequences of the traffic infraction.

Buck offerings well received by students

By ERIN K. MCAULIFFE, ORIENT STAFF

There may not be massages to combat Bowdoin back pains, but the numerous new fitness and wellness programs at the Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness, opening this Tuesday, should help take the edge off.

Suspect H1N1 cases reach 162, peer schools report far fewer

By GEMMA LEGHORN, ORIENT STAFF

Flu-like symptoms struck about 40 additional students this week, bringing the total number of students suspected to be infected with H1N1 from 116 last Thursday to 162 mid-afternoon yesterday, according to Dean of Student Affairs Tim Foster. Of the 162 students that have exhibited symptoms of the flu, 133 have recovered and are back in classes.

MARGOT D. MILLER, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT

Kirsten Chmielewski ‘10 and Max Taylor ‘10 tackle one of the most striking features of the Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness, the 40-foot rock climbing wall. Alexi Thomakos ‘10 and Alex Colby ‘10 belay the climbers using equipment that the Center provides. See feature article...

FEATURES

Sullivan ‘fluxes’ his creative side with T-shirts

By CAITLIN BEACH, ORIENT STAFF

Bowdoin students seem to have T-shirts for just about everything. From Common Good Day and the celebratory opening of Watson Arena, to social houses and athletic teams, it is safe to say that closets all around campus are overflowing with the ubiquitous cotton do-all clothing article. Senior Tim Sullivan wants to add one more T-shirt to the pile.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL

Health care reform

As seniors put finishing touches on their résumés, sharpen their interview skills, iron their suits, and make plans for life beyond Bowdoin, there's one important consideration that seems surprisingly neglected: health care. It's a debate that is raging in both houses of Congress but, aside from these pages, is absent from our politically minded campus. Despite its current ubiquity in the news, we would be hard-pressed to find the phrase "public option" uttered anywhere at Bowdoin outside of a government class. But it's time to face the facts.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Goldman ’10 fuses images and words in ‘With the Current’

By ANDY BERNARD, STAFF WRITER

It would be hard to find a Bowdoin student who would find reading a short story or seeing a photograph a foreign concept, but seeing both types of media combined into a single art show might take the average Bowdoinite by surprise. This unique experience is what Rachel Goldman ’10 has created in her upcoming show “With the Current,” set to open this Friday in the Visual Arts Center (VAC) Fishbowl.

SPORTS

Field hockey posts two shutouts, anticipates Panther showdown

By KATHERINE POKRASS, STAFF WRITER

The stifling defense and dynamic offense of the women's field hockey team accumulated a total of 73 shots on goal and 11 scores while limiting its opponents to just seven shots. The team didn't allow a single goal on the way to earning its first NESCAC victory of the 2009 season on Saturday. The Polar Bears subsequently improved their record to 3-1 with a victory against the University of Southern Maine (USM) on Tuesday.