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The oldest continuously published college weekly in the United States
Volume CXXXII, Number 9
November 15, 2002

Swimmers thwart vagrants
HANNAH DEAN, STAFF WRITER
Bowdoin Security dispatcher Lester Wood received a call at 8:42 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 from a student in the Outing Club cabin in Monson, Maine informing Security that she and her swim teammates were feeling threatened by people lurking outside. [read the article]

Squash courts resonate with musicians
JENNIE COHEN, STAFF WRITER
An old squash court in Morrell Gym may not seem the most likely place for music recitals and performances, but it was recently converted into a practice room for campus music ensembles. The hardwood floors were covered with carpet, music storage was added, and the room was made soundproof. The creation of the new music space, which will be used mostly by rock and a cappella groups, arose out the lack of space for on-campus groups to practice. [read the article]

Early decision option stays at Bowdoin despite trends
ANN SULLIVAN, STAFF WRITER
Does the early bird really get the worm? According to Bowdoin, this isn't necessarily the case. Year after year, by mid-November the admissions office is flooded with early decision applications from hopeful students across the United States and the world; however, this option is being phased out at many colleges across the nation. [read the article]

Student pedestrian struck by driver
KITTY SULLIVAN, ORIENT STAFF
A Bowdoin sophomore of Brunswick Apartments was struck by a Toyota Camry on Longfellow street at approximately 8:30 a.m. while she was walking her bicycle across the crosswalk on her way to class. [read the article]

Karate Kid footage kicks lecture into high gear
ALEC SCHLEY, STAFF WRITER
On Wednesday, November 13, Dr. Kathleen Snook gave a lecture entitled "The Karate Kid on Teaching and Learning" in the Searles Science Building. Snook presented clips from the 1984 movie The Karate Kid and invited audience members to comment on how the film presented the themes of teaching and learning. [read the article]

Religion professor honored in Sri Lanka
JONATHAN PEREZ, STAFF WRITER
In recognition of his contributions to Sri Lankan studies, Professor John Clifford Holt will be awarded an honorary doctorate this coming December from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. [read the article]

Reusing and recycling: Bowdoin style
NUPUR JHAWAR, STAFF WRITER
As recycling blue bins around campus filled up with bottles, cans, paper and plastic this week, the Recycling Subcommittee of Sustainable Bowdoin oversaw a variety of programs designed to enhance Bowdoin students' awareness of the importance of recycling both on campus and off. The programs runs from November 8 through November 15, which coincides with Maine Recycles Week [read the article]

Sophomores Erin Elizabeth Carney, Cory Ferguson, Chrissy Souther and, bottom right, Margaret Boyle pose in front of recycling bins for Maine Recycles Week. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient)

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