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New college rankings send mixed signal to campus
JENNIE COHEN, STAFF WRITER
As the season of heightened college anxiety begins for
high school seniors, US News and World Report recently published its annual
rankings of "America's Best Colleges." This year Bowdoin ranked
tenth among liberal arts colleges, dropping from its seventh place ranking
in 2002 and fifth place ranking in 2001. [read
the article]
Angus King slated to teach, lecture at Bowdoin
EVRON LEGALL, STAFF WRITER
After a lengthy "sabbatical" of sorts, in which
he served as lawyer, television host, corporate executive, and governor
of Maine, Angus King, Jr. will return to Bowdoin this spring with the
title "Distinguished Lecturer." It will be his first official
position with the College since the 1970s. [read
the article]
Work-in-progress Kanbar Hall will host departments, classes
EVAN KOHN, ORIENT STAFF
Excitement
is growing as construction proceeds on Bowdoin's
newest academic building. Completion of the $9 million
dollar Kanbar Hall is scheduled for June 2004. Located on the southwest
corner of Bath Road and Sills Drive, next to Sills Hall and Cleveland
Hall, Kanbar will provide classrooms, faculty offices and workspace for
students. [read the article]
RIAA cracks down on music piracy
ALEC SCHLEY, STAFF WRITER
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reported
on Monday that it has filed 261 lawsuits against "online pirates,"
people who illegally download music over the Internet. [read
the article]
BSG brings new washing machines to campus
EVRON LEGALL, STAFF WRITER
This semester marks the start of the widely-touted OneCard
system, an initiative spearheaded by Bowdoin Student Government and Director
of Facilities Administration Del Wilson. [read
the article]
New viruses plague Bowdoin computers
JOHN W. CLAGHORN IV, ORIENT STAFF
Joining the long list of networks that have been attacked,
Bowdoin has recently been struck by a severely disabling and widespread
computer virus--W32.Blaster.Worm--that continues to ravage the College's
network. [read the article]
"Dynamic"
Bisbee receives unexpected regional accolade
GRACE CHO, ORIENT STAFF
Lecturer John Bisbee of the visual arts department has
been awarded the prestigious Rappaport award from the Jerome Lyle Rappaport
Charitable Foundation. He received the award for his independent sculpture
work with welded nails and spikes. [read
the article]
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| Brienne Ahearn '04 gets served by Bowdoin's number one-ranked dining service at the annual lobster bake at Farley Field House last Wednesday night. (Hans Law, Bowdoin Orient) |
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