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Legitimacy and the U.N.
PAT ROCKEFELLER, COLUMNIST
After more than a year of politicking by Monsieur Kerry, we can conclude a few things. He is against the war in Iraq and his vote in favor of it just goes to show that.
[read the article] Vagina Monologues idiotic
GIL BARNDOLLAR, CONTRIBUTOR
First, a couple of disclaimers. I am not some disgusted prude; while I don't exactly relish hearing vivid descriptions of pubic hair, I can count Clerks and Chasing Amy among my favorite comedies, and four years of living in a single-sex dorm did wonders for my vocabulary.
[read the article] Six degrees of separation in Bowdoin's polar bear nation
KARA OPPENHEIM, COLUMNIST
Apparently there is a theory that Kevin Bacon has been in so many movies that he can be connected to every other actor or actress who has ever been in a Hollywood movie in less than six degrees.
[read the article] Bowdoin scores on TV
IAN MORRISON, COLUMNIST
Last week Bowdoin students were transfixed in front of their television sets as they watched history in the making. Cheers of "Go U Bears!" echoed through the dormitory hallways; "Old Phi Chi" was chanted from the top of the Tower; everyone dressed up in black and white.
[read the article] Student Speak
PETER HASTINGS
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Keep the press free
Although the Bowdoin Student Government newspaper program is set to expire next Friday, BSG should not stop the presses.
[read the editorial] Keep the posters signed
Among the many posters in Smith Union, several recently stood out for their controversial messages. After reading the writing on the wall, however, viewers were left clueless as to the posters' origins.
[read the editorial] Editorials represent the majority view of the editoral staff.
Sex criticism productive?
Bowdoin College is a place that prides itself on encouraging students to be creative and express themselves publicly. [read the letter] Ineffective forum advertising
Early in the week, a set of fliers appeared on the tables in Thorne Hall advertising a forum on Wednesday night where students could share their "HONEST opinions" about race relations at Bowdoin.
[read the letter] Passion review way off base
Mike Nugent's review of Passion of the Christ makes some astounding claims. Nugent writes that the movie "presents a well-balanced and original vision of the most important event in Christianity."
[read the letter] Qualms with Passion
A few quick points in response to Mike Nugent's review of Mel Gibson's Passion of Christ in the February 27 issue of the Orient:
[read the letter] Answers to Naked Body concerns
We understand that people have voiced concerns and objections about the advertising for the "Naked Body Image Project"-a piece that is part of the V-Day Art Show.
[read the letter] "Eat Smart" facts not needed
I am writing to express my frustration about the table toppers that have appeared this week in our dining facilities.
[read the letter] Use of "vagina" undermining
Last Thursday night, I had the pleasure of seeing The Vagina Monologues and was impressed by all of the work put into the show.
[read the letter] Ambassador J.Lo? ... No thank you
Patrick Rockefeller's column "Ambassador J.Lo" in last week's Orient illustrates a fascinating point that I'm sure the author is not even aware of.
[read the letter] Absurd Nazi comparisons
Recently, posters were put up in Smith Union that depicted Republicans as Nazi youth. This is very offensive to me not just because I am a Republican but because I am Jewish as well.
[read the letter] Nazi reference a hate crime
A certain individual or group of individuals that disagree with the President's message took it upon themselves to create a poster which depicts a group of Hitler Youth giving the Nazi salute.
[read the letter] Distasteful, but not a hate crime
We were troubled to hear about the recent posting of fliers on campus equating the College Republicans to Hitler's Nazi Youth.
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