Talk of the Quad
Held by the tide
At sunrise in Rosemary Beach, Fla., I feel the chilly salt air in my face and the security of feeling as though I have the world to myself. Looking out at the white sand meeting the ocean, I feel content, …
Leah Kiros
Staff Writer — Class of 2028
Number of articles: 14
First Article: December 6, 2024
Latest Article: September 25, 2025
More than a degree: Unique friendship at Bowdoin
From orientation trip origin stories to intergenerational friendships, students at Bowdoin form friendships in unique ways.
An integral part of the Bowdoin first-year experience are orientation trips (o-trips). Whether students go on a trip with the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) …
Formula for safety: Bill Harwood’s path from chemist, cop to New Head of Security
On June 30, Randy Nichols retired from his position as associate vice president of safety and security. Many students knew Nichols well, as he worked at the College for 20 years. Luckily for students, he had his successor in mind …
Brunswick
Kristie’s Creations leaves the door open for bonding
Local Mainer Kristie Freeman has always been in love with baking. While most people grew up with cartoons during the weekends, she was raised on baking shows. This sparked her passion for baking, which has grown into a successful career.…
M Track
Men’s and women’s track and field teams compete in NCAA championships
Over spring break, several members of the track and field team competed in the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships in Rochester, N.Y. The Polar Bears raked in some impressive results and awards during the event before heading back to Brunswick …
W Swim and Dive
Women’s swim and dive finishes seventh at NESCACs, Garre shatters 500 free record
Last weekend, the women’s swimming and diving team finished seventh overall at the NESCAC championships held at Colby College. Natalie Garre ’28 became the first Polar Bear in history to win the 500 freestyle at the championships, breaking a conference …
Lecture
Jennifer Chudy investigates racial sympathy in American politics
On Wednesday, Bowdoin faculty and students gathered alongside Brunswick community members in the VAC Beam Classroom to learn about the role of race and racial sympathy in American politics.
Jennifer Chudy, professor of political science at Wellesley College, briefly introduced …
community
Friday Connections event brings the campus together for food and games
Last Friday, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity sponsored the first Friday Connections event in Moulton Union. With the goal of helping students relax and process the end of the week, the event featured bingo, various partnerships with student organizations …
W Basketball
Women’s basketball keeps perfect record with win over Bates
With its 16-game undefeated streak on the line in a tight game, the women’s basketball team (16–0; 3–0 NESCAC) fought hard to secure a 57–52 win against the Bates Bobcats (9–7; 0–4 NESCAC). The Polar Bears went into the game …
Construction
Campus planning progresses with listening sessions
The College is in the process of planning the next seven years of campus design and construction, and students, faculty and staff were asked for their input. As the 2018–2025 Campus Master Plan comes to an end, the multi-year process …