Emma Kilbride
Staff Writer — Class of 2025
Number of articles: 41
First Article: February 7, 2025
Latest Article: May 2, 2025
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Emma Kilbride
Emma Kilbride
Bowdoin
Don’t “B” a stranger: A final interview with Randy Nichols
Randy Nichols, associate vice president of the office of safety and security, was late to his final interview with the Orient. Sporting polarized shades and his signature khakis, he strode up hurriedly and apologized profusely. There was an incident on …
College grapples with Congressional investigation following SJP encampment
Last Thursday, Bowdoin became one of several colleges and universities to receive a notice from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and Workforce investigating institutional responses to student protests about the war in Gaza.
The letter, signed by Rep. …
International
From Belfast to Bowdoin: McLoughlin talks about U.S. influence on Northern Irish peace process
With an ocean separating Maine and Ireland, what could a small college like Bowdoin have to do with Irish history? At Monday’s talk from Peter McLoughlin, a professor at the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University …
Lecture
“The Power of the Next Generation”: Ronan Farrow talks investigative journalism, media distrust, AI
Ronan Farrow graduated from college at 15, became a UNICEF ambassador before he was old enough to vote and entered Yale Law School before he was old enough to buy a beer. Now he’s turning to the next generation.
On …
Encampment
Disciplinary process continues for SJP encampment protesters after reaching “understanding” with the College
Eight students who were part of last week’s Bowdoin Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) Smith Union encampment are under temporary suspension “pending a disciplinary process.” Approximately 50 students in total are facing punishments for their involvement in the demonstration.…
Encampment
SJP encampment clears after protesters and College reach agreement
Just before 6 p.m. on Monday, the final Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) protestors remaining in the Smith Union encampment walked out to a large, cheering crowd gathered on Dudley Coe Quad after reaching an agreement with College administrators. …
Encampment
SJP encampment enters night two, College security presence remains
As the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment in Smith Union surpasses the 24-hour mark, protesters grapple with potential disciplinary actions and call for more community support. As of Friday evening, around 40 protesters remained in the Smith Union …
Encampment
Bowdoin Safety and Security lock down Smith Union, SJP encampment continues
February 7, 2025, 1:10 p.m.: According to Senior Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs Scott Hood, Smith Union remains closed, but student protesters are holding open the doors to the building to allow people and supplies to pass through. …