For over a year, the leaders of the Native American Student Association (NASA) have hoped to host a powwow. Tomorrow, this hope will be realized as Bowdoin community members and local Maine tribes come together for the College’s inaugural powwow.…
Contracting crews discovered asbestos in Sills Hall during the exploratory, pre-construction phase of the Sills Hall renovation project. According to JF Scott Construction Assistant Superintendent Jared Doyle, there is nothing to worry about.
GPA inflation, artificial intelligence, counseling and Good Will Hunting: Bowdoin students shared their opinions on these topics and more in the spring 2024 Bowdoin Orient Student Survey (BOSS).
Demographics
This semester’s BOSS yielded 311 responses. Of the respondents, about 30 …
On Wednesday night, Roux Distinguished Scholar Ayana Elizabeth Johnson hosted a conversation with Maggie Thomas, special assistant to the president for climate, in the Roux Lantern. Thomas and Johnson provided insight on climate politics, factors that drive climate policy change …
On Monday, Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) announced Bowdoin Students for Justice in Palestine’s (SJP’s) petition to hold a referendum, titled the “Bowdoin Solidarity Referendum,” received the number of signatures—representing 20 percent of the student body—needed for a vote to take …
Last week, current first years, sophomores and juniors participated in the housing lottery for the 2024-2025 academic year. The housing lottery consisted of Round 1 on April 11, Round 2 on April 15 and Round 3 on April 18. This …
In its final meeting of the year on Wednesday night, Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) passed revisions to constitutional rules on students petitioning for referendums and holding referendums. BSG also discussed increased hours and funding to different BSG roles and offering …
The price of summer housing at the College will increase from $70 to $80 per week this year. The increase comes after the Office of Events and Summer Programs did a price reassessment and determined that an increase was needed …
On Wednesday, Professor of English at St. John’s University Steven Alvarez presented in the Shannon Room on how he uses tacos as a mechanism for exploring the importance of foodways and literacy in Mexican-American culture and traditions in his popular …