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Volume CXXXII, Number 21
April 18, 2003
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Track & Field runs through rainy blues
JULIA FEBIGER, STAFF WRITER
What
was supposed to be a cold and rainy day turned into a great day for Bowdoin
Women's Track Team. Vying against the usual suspects-Colby, Bates, and
M.I.T-the Polar Bears debuted their spring talent and strength with a
strong showing against rival opponents. [read
the article]
Bowdoin slams Colby tennis
MIKE BALULESCU, STAFF WRITER
While
Lexus may be known worldwide for its relentless pursuit of perfection,
the Colby tennis team can now attest that the Bowdoin men not only pursue
perfection, but they also serve, slam, and deliver it with ease. On Wednesday
afternoon, the Polar Bears won every set in a perfect 7-0 sweep of Colby
College. With the shutout, Bowdoin advanced to 6-4 on the season. [read
the article]
Lacrosse
mauled by Panthers
HEATHER MACNEIL, STAFF WRITER
The women's lacrosse team dropped two out of three games
to tough opponents this past week. The Polar Bears lost to both Middlebury
and Colby, but managed a win in double overtime against Plymouth State.
After the up and down weekend, Bowdoin's record now stands at 7-4. [read
the article]
Crew sets fast pace
JENN LARAIA, STAFF WRITER
The weather has finally warmed up, so the crew team can
get into full swing, right? Not exactly-the Bowdoin rowers have been out
in the freezing Maine water all spring long. Both the men's and women's
teams have been strong competitors in the regattas thus far. [read
the article]
Men's
lax claws back to .500
ALLIE YANIKOSKI, STAFF WRITER
With a minute and a half remaining in overtime, first-year
midfielder Carl Klimpt hurled the little lacrosse ball into the Bates
net, leading the Bowdoin men to a big 9-8 victory, improving its season
record to 6-6. [read the article]
Baseball tops Jumbos in the 11th
BOBBY DESAULNIERS, STAFF WRITER
The Bears stole a huge game from NESCAC front-runner Tufts
University last Friday. First-year Trevor Powers started the game and
gave up only three runs in his six-plus innings of work. The rookie pitcher
prevented a big hitting team from creating big innings. [read
the article]
Sailors' cry: sloop, there it is!
MELANIE KEENE, STAFF WRITER
Once again, Bowdoin sailors were found gliding up and down
the New England coastline last weekend. The women's team headed the furthest
south, racing at Brown University in the highly competitive Brad Dellenbaugh
Intersectional Regatta. [read the
article]
Bold predictions in the sports world
J.P. BOX, COLUMNIST
Want the sports beat? Belligerent fans will continue to
rush the field, Patrick Roy will hoist the Stanley Cup in June, the Miami
Dolphins will win Super Bowl XXXIX, and Mike Piazza will be traded to
an American League contender. I swear. If you're less than convinced,
I am willing to spell it out. [read
the article]
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| Sophomore track and field sprinter Greydon Foil
takes a warm-up jog around the track. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin
Orient) |

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