The Orient will not be published during reading period, exams, or the holiday break. Look for our next issue on January 25.

The oldest continuously published college weekly in the United States Volume CXXXIII, Number 12 December 7, 2001

Bowdoin to admit fewer rated athletes
NICHOLAS J. LoVECCHIO, ORIENT STAFF
President Barry Mills, who led the move in cooperation with Miller and Ward, called it "appropriate" but "risky," as it could potentially put Bowdoin athletics at a competitive disadvantage, since he did not act in concert with administrators at other NESCAC schools. [read the article]

Accident raises question of pedestrian safety
KITTY SULLIVAN, ORIENT STAFF
A recent pedestrian-motor vehicle accident involving Bowdoin students has brought attention to the increased need for pedestrian safety and crosswalk conditions. [read the article]

Students assaulted, property vandalized
ALISON L. McCONNELL, ORIENT STAFF
Bowdoin's campus was recently the site of several incidents involving acts of assault and vandalism. [read the article]

On a treasurer hunt
NICHOLAS J. LoVECCHIO, ORIENT STAFF
A committee has been assembled to search for a replacement for Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer Kent Chabotar, who will leave the College in June 2002. [read the article]

J-Board: Plagiarizers take notice
JAMES FISHER, ORIENT STAFF
For some institutions of higher learning, the year has been clouded by debates over the juncture of academic dishonesty and technological tools. [read the article]

Spreading the holiday spirit
FE VIVAS, STAFF WRITER
As the semester draws to a close and the holiday season embraces the days ahead, student-run as well as community-organized opportunities offer students and faculty an array of opportunities to spread the season's spirit of giving. [read the article]

James J. Brosnan, 1936-2001
JAMES FISHER, ORIENT STAFF
Brosnan, 65, was a housekeeper who had worked in the Physical Plant, Morrell Gym, and several dorms during his career. [read the article]

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Karen Mills shines in Maine and beyond I pick out a Mango Mama, and Karen Mills and I walk from the Bowdoin Express to Morrell Lounge to chat. [read the article] Students from PHA talk about September 11 When I broached the subject with the students, I found that at first they were a bit reluctant to talk, but once they started talking, they just kept going. [read the article]

Editorial: Celebration vs. time The seniors on this campus probably do not recall a holiday season that was less holiday-oriented than this one. [read the editorial] Letter: Baxter resident responds to complaints I personally sent out 4 emails to the entire campus in an attempt to clarify this dress code. [read the letter]

Dinner theater provides food, merriment The main course was savory. The dessert was delectable. The actors--divine. [read the article] U.S. rock bands: to England and back The British music press think the members of New York City's The Strokes are some kinds of gods who will save rock and roll. [read the article]

Coach Meagher gets 300th win Head coach Terry Meagher was just four wins shy of his 300th career victory at Bowdoin. [read the article] A report from the IM ice Each winter, hundreds of Bowdoin students take to the ice to compete in intensive and often brutal competition, and this year promises to be no different. [read the article]

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Wreaths adorn the lions in front of the Walker Art Museum. Classes break for the holidays today, marking the start of reading period. (Belinda J. Lovett, Bowdoin Orient)

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