The Bowdoin Orient

We've all been there: You're dressed to impress, ready to party, and suddenly, disaster strikes. Whether it's a broken strap, a hem that's fallen out, or one of countless other mishaps, fashion emergencies are never fun. There are, however, some quick and easy ways you can fix things so that you can keep on dancing for the rest of the night.

The Bowdoin Men's Lacrosse Team rebounded from two consecutive losses with a narrow victory over Colby on Tuesday, defeating the Mules 10-9. Bowdoin most recently fell to Middlebury in a heartbreaking 12-11 overtime decision and Wesleyan 6-3, before turning on the heat against the Mules.

Everyone likes a good deal. There's some inexplicable satisfaction in finding what you need (or don't need) for a steal. That is why we hit up sales, shop around, and fall in love with Target and TJ Maxx. Discount stores are the best way to save some cash while not skimping on style. Although Freeport is a Maine mecca for cheap, high quality fashion, Target in Topsham and TJ Maxx at Cooks Corner can be just as promising in what they have to offer. Plus, with one-stop shopping, everything is at your fingertips.

Are you ready to shed the layers and lose the wool? Sure, it's not quite that time yet, but soon enough you'll be able to expose more than the occasional collar bone. Spring fever will undoubtedly take hold in the next few weeks, so while you strip down, remember to style up.

A city of sophistication and elegance, Portland is the upscale destination of high-class shoppers, fine dining experts, and souls in need of elegant pampering and five-star service. OK, so maybe not. Not even close. But it's all we've got, and once you go through the two-mile outlet mall that is Freeport, a trip to Portland begins to look a great deal more enticing. Recently, we did a little "important newspaper research" and discovered that some of the shops in Portland are nothing to turn your nose up at.

The Bowdoin Women's Basketball team is soaring through the season on a 10-game winning streak. Last night the Bears overcame a second-half deficit to defeat Maine Maritime Academy 57-47 in a non-conference contest. Over the weekend, Bowdoin swept NESCAC rivals Middlebury and Williams College.

With Eastern College Career Day coming up and interviews looming for jobs and summer internships, proper attire is necessary to make the right impression. This is time a when all those "Ms. Manners" tips for dressing are actually applicable. It may seem old-fashioned, but picking the right color pantyhose makes a difference if your interviewer only has an hour to decide whether he or she thinks you have what it takes to join the company.

It's a blizzard outside, the wind is howling, and your car is buried in snow somewhere in the Farley parking lot. You're back at school and looking to branch out from the sweats and slippers you've been lounging around in all break, but unpacking your bags, you discover you have nothing to wear to class, let alone wear on Saturday night. It's time to do some shopping, but the road conditions aren't exactly conducive to a quick jaunt to Portland or Boston to hit up the malls.

The Bowdoin Women's Hockey Team slipped to 2-3 after twin losses to second-ranked Plattsburgh last weekend.

The end of the semester is imminent; fun and festivity lie just around the corner. "What am I going to wear?" Is almost as familiar a jingle as "ho ho ho" when the season of giving, and subsequently holiday party invitations, arrives. Those knitted sweaters your grandmother gives you every Christmas may keep you warm, but nubby yarn and appliqué snowmen will do nothing to highlight your best attributes. Although different occasions call for different attire, it's safe to say that Kringle-themed apparel should be strictly reserved for family functions. Here are a few alternatives that may help sass up your holiday wardrobe.

This year's women's basketball team has some very big shoes to fill. For the past five years, the team has finished at the top of the NESCAC and in the last four years the Polar Bears have advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight, finishing second in 2004.

In the aftermath of daylight-saving time, no one can deny what is to come: a long, dark winter. It always seems to sneak up too quickly, but this is Maine, and the season is inevitable, so you might as well be prepared. That said, don't be so quick to throw on the fleece that's been your staple in past years. Sure it's reliable, but with day after day of cold and snow, why not liven up your wardrobe and combat the winter blues with a little self-expression?