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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

“No” on Question 1

To the Editors:

I am writing to urge Bowdoin students, faculty and staff who vote in Maine to vote “No” on Tuesday’s Question 1 ballot initiative. This initiative would limit Mainers’ access to absentee and early voting, despite the fact …

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BOC

Belonging at the BOC

Lots of people find the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) intimidating. You shouldn’t let that stop you.

One of the first times I stepped into the BOC was my first day of Leadership Training (LT). It was September of my sophomore …

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advice

An encouragement to audit

Bad Bunny has spoken: We have four months (now, closer to three) to learn Spanish. And when Bad Bunny says ‘hop!’, I say “Cuanto de alto?” Okay, I apologize if that translation is imperfect, I’m learning. No, literally, I’m auditing …

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Sexism and studenthood

Spoken over

I cannot have a conversation without being interrupted, patronized or belittled. That’s how it feels, at least.

Believe me, I know how to speak up. I did three years of Public Forum Debate in high school and ranked top 50 …

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Editorial

Vote “No” on Question 1

On Tuesday, Mainers across the state will take to the polls. Voters have the opportunity to weigh in on two statewide ballot referendum questions—one of which would significantly reduce voting access in future elections. We urge you to vote “No” …

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advice

Don’t fire me!

Miraculous! Look at you go! You’ve landed your dream job amidst those pesky AI layoffs. Wait a second, hotshot. What’s that? You’ve been fired? Already!? My deepest condolences. Wherever can you go from here?

Perhaps you now find yourself caught …

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Good students

It’s marked on my report cards for every trimester of elementary school: fantastic student. I had a flawless behavioral record—I always sat still in class, quietly paid attention while the teacher was talking and raised my hand before speaking.

I …

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