The Bowdoin Orient

Student-directed play ‘Rhinoceros’ challenges conformity

The star of Bowdoin's newest show could trample you. Masque and Gown, in collaboration with the Department of Theater and Dance, opened its fall show, "Rhinoceros," last night. The most celebrated of French and Romanian dramatist Eugene Ionesco's plays, "Rhinoceros" confronts issues of conformity and identity in the wake of World War II.

Teratoma’s new songs to get crowds thrashing

Even in Brunswick, Maine, home of courteous drivers and friendly shop owners, kids need to get loud sometimes. Tomorrow night Teratoma, Bowdoin's only metal band, will perform new songs on campus for the first time this year. Newly-formed student band Mango Floss will open the show.

Bowdoin College Concert Band plays music inspired by famous art

Visual art and music will unite on Sunday when The Bowdoin College Concert Band presents a multimedia experience. The musical selections to be performed examine the relationship between the often-related artforms.

Our Artistic Footprint: Davis ’84 adds sporty spice to shoe collection

Brunswick, Maine, may not show up on the fashion radars, but for fashion designer Ruthie Davis '84, the Bowdoin campus and community provided a blank canvas for her early experimentation with fashion.

Sound Unseen: Reflecting on hip-hop hero J Dilla’s incomparable posthumous releases

In certain circles, asking where you were when you found out James Yancey—better known as Jay Dee or J Dilla—died is like asking the same question about JFK's assassination to people of a different generation. This is not an exaggeration. J Dilla was that important. His presence was huge and the void created by his absence is enormous.

DJ of the Week: James Dickinson ’11 and Mason Smith ’11

Delirium Tremens: On the great German beer tradition: Nebel says, ‘Das ist doch mein bier!’

When most people think of Germany and beer, they think of one thing: Oktoberfest. It's a great party, but there is typically only one type of beer served.

Art Smarts: Bowdoin College Chamber Choir reflects nature in music with ‘Flora and Fauna’

Art Smarts: Comedy troupe Improvabilities performs second show of the year to packed crowd