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Amira Oguntoyinbo

Photographer — Class of 2024

Number of articles: 1

First Article: March 1, 2024

Latest Article: March 1, 2024

136 photos by Amira Oguntoyinbo

PEACE AND PRODUCTIVITY: Assistant Professor of History Javier Cikota talks about the importance of his office space as a physical representation of his work mindset.

Pictured is part seven of Richmond's eight-part honors thesis entitled "Yellow." The piece begins with a yellow piece of fabric falling from above. Throughout it, Richmond interacts with and wears the fabric as a robe, gown and cape.

CONNECTION THROUGH COLLECTION: Professor of English Language and Literature and Cinema Studies Aviva Briefel collects snow globes from the various airports she travels to.

A LOOK INTO AN ACADEMIC LIFE: Professors share stories associated with the decorations and books they have collected in their offices over years of being a professor.

BEARING WITNESS: Dylan Richmond speaks during his performance of "I Am Bearing Myself in the Mouth of the Sun." The one-time performance was last Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Pickard Theater.

SPEAK UP: Kaleb Joseph, a former DI basketball player at Syracuse University, encouraged student-athletes and coaches to start more conversations about mental health in his talk on Monday night in Kresge.

IN GOOD SPIRITS: Students and community members gather in Smith Union to kickoff (Inter)Faith Visibility Week, sponsored by the RLC.

METAPHORICAL MUSINGS: Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Fernando Nascimento and Professor of Digital and Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Eric Chown discuss their book on digital metaphors in the Nixon Lounge. They conversed in a panel format with Associate Professor of German Jill Smith and Associate Professor of English Ann Kibbe.

HISTORY AND TODAY: Lauren Cohen Fisher presents her focus questions for her lecture entitled, “The Politics of History: Israel/Palestine 1917–1948” in Kresge Auditorium. Her lecture focused on five key historical moments that impacted Israel-Palestine relations today.

BASARAN’S BOOK: Professor Oyman Basaran speaks to the audience about his book “Circumcision and Medicine in Modern Turkey”. The book focuses on circumcision practices in Turkey and how the religious rituals have now become medicalized.

SILLY AS A GOOSE: New sports bar Social Goose brings new entertainment to Brunswick downtown.

SILLY AS A GOOSE!: New sports bar Social Goose brings new entertainment to Brunswick downtown.

A NEW SOCIETY?: Ruha Benjamin addresses the crowd in Mills Hall. Benjamin spoke on the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies and the dangers it poses for deepening discrimination.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Cast members of "Macbeth" in dress rehearsal. The performance was staged in Memorial Hall's Wish Theater.

NIGHTMARE ON MAINE STREET: Students welcome local trick-or-treaters to the College Houses for their second annual Halloween extravaganza.

A BUILDING OF MANY STORIES: New Brunswick Landing apartments welcome asylum seekers to the town along with the stories they carry.

LISTEN AND LEARN: Students attending the SJP sit in Kresge after having moved locations from Ladd. The teach-in gathered more than 300 attendees.

LISTEN AND LEARN: Students attending the SJP hosted teach-in move from Ladd into Kresge Auditorium. The teach-in gathered more than 300 attendees.

FORUM ON THE FUTURE: Audience members watch the Pine Tree Power Voter Forum from the overflow Beam Classroom. The forum featured representatives advocating for both sides of the Pine Tree Power referendum vote.

JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME: Professor of Government and Asian Studies Henry Laurence, Linda Kinstler ’13, Professor of English Brock Clarke and Paul Beckett discuss Evan Gershkovich ’14 and his detainment in Russia at the “Journalism is Not a Crime” event. Their conversation ranged from the difficulties journalists in Russia face to Gershkovich as an individual.

TAKE ME TO YOUR THEATER: Mills Hall’s new ‘Jewel Box’ features a top-of-the-line laser projector. The screening room, officially Mills Hall 129, hosts Bowdoin Film Society screenings every Friday evening.

MINA'S MELODIES: Beckwith Artist-in-Residence George Lopez performs in the Pavilion at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. This fall’s performance of “Music at the Museum” featured live acting for the first time in the event’s history.

BERRY LITERARY: "Robert McCloskey: The Art of Wonder" at Brunswick's Curtis Memorial Library. In July, Sal McCloskey, who inspired "Blueberries for Sal," read from her father's collection at the library.

TALK WITH THE TOWN: Members of the Bowdoin and Brunswick communities gather together for the Town Gown Dinner. Bowdoin student leaders enjoyed engaging with members of the town and discussing future events.

FRAMING FLORENCE: Associate Professor of Art History Emerita Susan Wegner and student curator Ingrid Astley '24 discuss "Metamorphosis and Malice." The exhibition will run through December 17.

NO MAN'S LADD: Attendees watch a short film at the No Man’s Land Film Festival. According to the group’s website, the festival seeks to “un-define feminine in adventure and sport through film.”

CLEAN AND GREEN: An empty laundry basket sits in front of a new, free-of-charge washing machine. The Office of Sustainability and the Bowdoin Student Government have recently collaborated to offer free and eco-friendly laundry services and detergent to students.

FOR THE LOVE OF LOBSTER: The lobsters come the day of the bake in pallets before being transferred from a large, refrigerated truck to warehouse coolers. The chilled lobsters are then cooked en masse on giant trays above an open flame with hundreds of lobsters steaming in a thin layer of water under aluminum foil in each round. The cooked lobsters are then ready to be served!

NEW SWAG: Natalie Turrin joins new Ladd family as the new director of SWAG.

LADD AT LAST: Students explore affinity group tables during the Ladd House Kickoff. Renovations of Ladd recently ended, welcoming the Center for Multicultural Life; THRIVE; Sexuality, Women and Gender Center; the Rachel Lord Center of Religious and Spiritual Life; and the Student Accessibility Office into its space.

STANDING GUARD Brunswick community members are up in arms over the announced Pickard Field complex renovations. A town hall was held on Wednesday at Brunswick Town Hall.

STANDING GUARD Brunswick community members are up in arms over the announced Pickard Field complex renovations. A town hall was held on Wednesday at Brunswick Town Hall.

HANDS UP FOR DANCE: To culminate their semester’s work, all dance classes took part in a year-end performance. Senior solo artists also got the chance to exhibit their movements on stage in a concert on Wednesday and Thursday.

HANDS UP FOR DANCE: To culminate their semester’s work, all dance classes took part in a year-end performance. Senior solo artists also got the chance to exhibit their movements on stage in a concert on Wednesday and Thursday.

SNOT A PROBLEM: A student patiently waits to take a test at the Covid-19 testing center. Student testing center volunteers reflect on why they chose to take the unique opportunity and how working at the testing center has strengthened their connection the Bowdoin community.

SNOT A PROBLEM: A student patiently waits to take a test at the Covid-19 testing center. Student testing center volunteers reflect on why they chose to take the unique opportunity and how working at the testing center has strengthened their connection the Bowdoin community.

PAINTING PERSONALITY Artwork hangs on the walls of the Lamarche Gallery. Many pieces are centered around a personal narrative of the past.

PAINTING PERSONALITY Artwork hangs on the walls of the Lamarche Gallery. Many pieces are centered around a personal narrative of the past.

SHAKESPEARE TODAY The Masque and Gown Society performs a 1919 American reimagining of the Shakespeare comedy. The cast and crew emphasize the continued relevance of its themes.

SHAKESPEARE TODAY The Masque and Gown Society performs a 1919 American reimagining of the Shakespeare comedy. The cast and crew emphasize the continued relevance of its themes.

A SHARED DREAM: A customer examines food at The Butchers & Bakers, a new gluten-free specialty Market on Maine Street. Co-owners Steven Cambell and Marissa Stahl-Hodgkins discuss their friendship and vision for the shop.

A SHARED DREAM: A customer examines food at The Butchers & Bakers, a new gluten-free specialty Market on Maine Street. Co-owners Steven Cambell and Marissa Stahl-Hodgkins discuss their friendship and vision for the shop.

BACK IN BUSINESS: Jack Magee’s Pub & Grill, known as “the Pub,” reopened on Monday. The Pub will offer a limited selection of its dinner menu from 4:30-8:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday.

ON HOUSE PROBATION: Baxter House cannot host registered social events through spring break and the house’s funds have been frozen for the time being.

ON HOUSE PROBATION: Baxter House cannot host registered social events through spring break and the house’s funds have been frozen for the time being.

MAD ABOUT LADD: Students have been critical of the administration’s decision regarding the Ladd renovations.

MAD ABOUT LADD: Students have been critical of the administration’s decision regarding the Ladd renovations.

ACADEMIC ADORATION: Professor Javier Cikota and Professor Irina Popescu pose on a snowy quad. Faculty couples discuss their relationships and how Bowdoin has impacted their relationship.

ACADEMIC ADORATION: Professor Javier Cikota and Professor Irina Popescu pose on a snowy quad. Faculty couples discuss their relationships and how Bowdoin has impacted their relationship.

LADD LOST: Residents of Ladd House are sad to see it closing, but will carry many memories with them.

LADD LOST: Residents of Ladd House are sad to see it closing, but will carry many memories with them.

FROM STUDENT TO PROFESSOR: Retiring Professor of Government Christian Potholm smiles as he reminisces on his 51 years at Bowdoin. Potholm discusses his career and what he remembers most about his years at the College.

FROM STUDENT TO PROFESSOR: Retiring Professor of Government Christian Potholm smiles as he reminisces on his 51 years at Bowdoin. Potholm discusses his career and what he remembers most about his years at the College.

A basketful of art: A visitor at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art takes a look at pieces in the Wabanaki basket-making exhibit. Basket-making is a rich cultural tradition in Indigenous Maine communities.

A basketful of art: A visitor at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art takes a look at pieces in the Wabanaki basket-making exhibit. Basket-making is a rich cultural tradition in Indigenous Maine communities.

Mold Madness: Helm residents need to find a new place to live by early next week.

Mold Madness: Helm residents need to find a new place to live by early next week.

KEEPING CLEAN: The College now has COVID-designated bathrooms in every residence on campus.

KEEPING CLEAN: The College now has COVID-designated bathrooms in every residence on campus.

Looking Ahead After a year with its doors closed to the public, the BCMA of Art rolls out new programs. BCMA plans to both expand on its Anti-Racism Action Plan and institute a museum ambassador program.

Looking Ahead After a year with its doors closed to the public, the BCMA of Art rolls out new programs. BCMA plans to both expand on its Anti-Racism Action Plan and institute a museum ambassador program.

Anticipation for Antipodes: Left front (clockwise): Harrison Schwartz '24, Cloe Tarlton '23, Joosep Vorno '22, Doevy Estimphile '23, Penny Mack '22, Henry Jodka '24, Wilder Short '22, Jay Sayler '23.

Anticipation for Antipodes: Left front (clockwise): Harrison Schwartz '24, Cloe Tarlton '23, Joosep Vorno '22, Doevy Estimphile '23, Penny Mack '22, Henry Jodka '24, Wilder Short '22, Jay Sayler '23.

Moving on: Bowdoin’s loss of Kyra Green will be Georgetown University’s gain.

Moving on: Bowdoin’s loss of Kyra Green will be Georgetown University’s gain.

LITERARY EMPATHY: Visiting Assistant Professor of English Zahir Janmohamed smiles as he reflects on his career and discusses his approach to teaching.

LITERARY EMPATHY: Visiting Assistant Professor of English Zahir Janmohamed smiles as he reflects on his career and discusses his approach to teaching.

LIFE AFTER SERVICE: Elijah Dumdie '25, an army veteran, smiles as he thinks back to his time in the military. Dumdie and other student veterans reflect on their time in the military and why they chose to come to Bowdoin.

LIFE AFTER SERVICE: Elijah Dumdie '25, an army veteran, smiles as he thinks back to his time in the military. Dumdie and other student veterans reflect on their time in the military and why they chose to come to Bowdoin.

(EXTRA) GREEN LIGHT: As COVID-19 restrictions relax, life is slowly creeping back to normal on campus.

(EXTRA) GREEN LIGHT: As COVID-19 restrictions relax, life is slowly creeping back to normal on campus.

The woman, the myth, the legend: Nina MacLaughlin reimagines mythology in her book, “Wake, Siren.”

The woman, the myth, the legend: Nina MacLaughlin reimagines mythology in her book, “Wake, Siren.”

Art Meets Climate Research Pelto explained how her career as a glaciologist and artist has allowed her to explore the geography of Maine from a creative lens.

Art Meets Climate Research Pelto explained how her career as a glaciologist and artist has allowed her to explore the geography of Maine from a creative lens.

The Wolves Take the Field Front (from left to right): Catherine Crouch '23, Julia Jennings '23, Ellie Pike '22, Emily Herndon '23, Serena Jonas '22. Back: Gizem Dogan '24, Ava Grandfield '24, Alice Hawkins '22.

The Wolves Take the Field Front (from left to right): Catherine Crouch '23, Julia Jennings '23, Ellie Pike '22, Emily Herndon '23, Serena Jonas '22. Back: Gizem Dogan '24, Ava Grandfield '24, Alice Hawkins '22.

Banga brings AfroBeats to Bowdoin The South-Sudanese dancer introduced students to the Afro Beats dance style, which infuses choreography native to Nigeria and Ghana.

Banga brings AfroBeats to Bowdoin The South-Sudanese dancer introduced students to the Afro Beats dance style, which infuses choreography native to Nigeria and Ghana.

LOVE IS IN THE INBOX: The popular dating algorithm Marriage Pact came to Bowdoin this week, sparking a wave of new connections on campus and awkward first dates in Thorne.

LOVE IS IN THE INBOX: The popular dating algorithm Marriage Pact came to Bowdoin this week, sparking a wave of new connections on campus and awkward first dates in Thorne.

(Class of '24) going outdoors: After an isolated first year, the Sophomore class has some opportunities to make up for lost time.

(Class of '24) going outdoors: After an isolated first year, the Sophomore class has some opportunities to make up for lost time.

MOVING ON: While Rävar will be sorely missed on the Bowdoin campus, the wider Maine community will be lucky to have her at Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

MOVING ON: While Rävar will be sorely missed on the Bowdoin campus, the wider Maine community will be lucky to have her at Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

ResLife changed some rooms, like this room in Reed House, to fit more students than previous years.

ResLife changed some rooms, like this room in Reed House, to fit more students than previous years.

BRINGING CHANGE TO BOWDOIN: There was no Office of Inclusion and Diversity until Reed arrived at the College in 2018.

BRINGING CHANGE TO BOWDOIN: There was no Office of Inclusion and Diversity until Reed arrived at the College in 2018.

OVERFLOW: ResLife has changed some rooms to fit more students than in previous years, and has converted three study rooms in first-year bricks into single bedrooms.

OVERFLOW: ResLife has changed some rooms to fit more students than in previous years, and has converted three study rooms in first-year bricks into single bedrooms.

RESULTS ARE IN: PCR testing has proven to be the most effective in monitoring new active cases on campus.

RESULTS ARE IN: PCR testing has proven to be the most effective in monitoring new active cases on campus.

KICKER: CAPTION GOES HERE

KICKER: CAPTION GOES HERE

Pizza party: Students will soon be able to choose between three local establishments for all their pizza needs: Dominoes, Portland Pies and Otto.

Pizza party: Students will soon be able to choose between three local establishments for all their pizza needs: Dominoes, Portland Pies and Otto.

HUMPHREY DEBUTS EXHIBITION: BCMA patrons get a first glimpse at Elizabeth Humphrey’s exibition “There is a Woman in Every Color: Black Women in Art,” which opened Thursday.

Hungry for company: Students return to in-person dining as of this morning. While at 50% capacity, some students will still need to take their meals to go.

Dancing into the Fall Dance programming and classes are returning in person on campus for the first time in over a year.

Dancing into the Fall Dance programming and classes are returning in person on campus for the first time in over a year.

Art on Display After months of closure, the BCMA is now welcoming visitors.

Art on Display After months of closure, the BCMA is now welcoming visitors.

leaving campus: Maine Hall, a first-year brick.

leaving campus: Maine Hall, a first-year brick.

PLAYING ON: Peter Littman '23, tenor saxophonist in one of Bowdoin's jazz ensembles, believes that he has still improved over the course of the semester despite not being able to rehearse in person.

PLAYING ON: Peter Littman '23, tenor saxophonist in one of Bowdoin's jazz ensembles, believes that he has still improved over the course of the semester despite not being able to rehearse in person.

Photo Essay

Fashion at Bowdoin

By Alex Spear and Amira Oguntoyinbo • March 1, 2024

As the weary winter months wane, Bowdoin students begin to open up their coats, loosen their scarves and have a bit of sartorial fun. This week, Orient photographers were on a mission to document the characteristic Bowdoin Style of the …