Silver linings

Editorial: Respect Super Snack staff

Supposedly, as a student body, we appreciate the members of the support staff who work so hard to make Bowdoin a safe and enjoyable place to live and learn. From Bowdoin's top-notch Information Technology staff to the facilities crew to the acclaimed Dining Service, much of what we are proud of at Bowdoin stems from the people who work in these departments. Yet, judging by the behavior of some of us at late-night dining during the past few years, it sometimes appears that our actions contradict our supposed gratitude.

Editorial: Dialogue is necessary

Boody-Johnson House provides a place for cultural groups?some of which have been historically marginalized and have had to struggle to obtain rights in the United States?to call home. If a group of school officials were to step in and essentially say, ?You?re moving next year,? we would understand if these students were to be displeased. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened last week as administrators told the leaders of some of the College?s cultural organizations that Bowdoin will probably relocate the campus?s multicultural space to 30 College St. at the beginning of next year.

Editorial

This piece represents the opinion of The Bowdoin Orient editorial board.

October 27, 2006

It is easy to become gloomy during this time of the year. Not only are the days becoming shorter, and not only is the air becoming cooler, but we're also at the height of an election season. We are constantly reminded of war?the war in Iraq, the war on terror. Politicians are mudslinging. The College Democrats and College Republicans are squabbling. Allegations of scandals abound.

During this time of the year, news that provides us with hope is more than welcome. Luckily, we are receiving a substantial dose of it this week.

At Whittier Field on Sunday, more than 150 people walked and ran in memory of Phil Soule. Soule coached football and many other sports during a tenure of nearly 40 years at Bowdoin. When he died in January and a host of former and current athletes honored his memory by sharing theirs, it became clear that his legacy would not be soon forgotten. This was realized at Sunday's "Phlail," which, by all accounts, was an overwhelming success. Proceeds from the event benefited the development of Bowdoin's coaches, along with the Nordic ski team. "It touched me, helping to keep Phil's memory alive," Phil's wife, Mo, told the Orient. "Bowdoin is such a warm and wonderful community?it was a great first event and we are looking forward to next year."

Heartwarming news came later in the week, too, as Alex Cornell du Houx '06 returned home from a tour of duty with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. With a steady flow of bad news coming out of Iraq?and the fact that Cornell du Houx was involved in real combat operations?many on campus let out an audible sigh of relief when his unit, Alpha Company, returned home to Topsham yesterday. Cornell du Houx briefly spent time on campus saying hello to friends, and then returned to his home in Solon, Maine, for a night of R&R. He is expected back on campus today.

As daylight-saving time comes to a close and winter creeps nearer, perhaps it is best to remember a few lines from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, class of 1825:

Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.

The editorial represents the majority view of The Bowdoin Orient's editorial board. The editorial board is comprised of Bobby Guerette, Beth Kowitt, and Steve Kolowich.

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