Student Life
We were here
The weight of feeling doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It rises anyway—a lump in your throat, a sadness you can’t outrun. I am scared of how deeply I feel. It would be easier, I think, to harden myself against it, …
Student Life
Student Life
Esotericism not exoticism
I’m sure most of you have heard the term “social construct” thrown around increasingly over the past few years. While I’m hopeful that scholarly analysis continues regarding race, gender, wealth and so on, I’m here to share my opinion on …
SJP
War on speech
On Tuesday, February 11, Ronan Farrow spoke in Kresge Auditorium to a crowd of students, professors and community members alike about the responsibility and challenges of the next generation. Early on in the talk, he and moderator Theo Greene discussed …
Health Services
Narcan kits added to all residence halls
Last week, the College installed Narcan kits in all residence halls through a multi-departmental initiative to expand access to naloxone, a medicine that can reverse opioid overdoses. The kits contain a nasal spray of Narcan—a brand of naloxone—that was previously …
The Unfolding of Divine Knowledge
Shut up and dance
Returning to the College from abroad and seeing the excitement from the incoming first years has us—to put it in Adler-ic terms—stoked to party. But all we’ve known at the College is a social scene that people complain about.
We’re …
Campus
Orientation changed, and so can we
Orientation week is probably one of my favorite times to be on campus. The nerves and excitement permeate the air, and everyone is in a bubble of transition. Conversations revolve around what “was” during our summer and what “will be” …
Editorial
The best four years?
As first years sat on the Main Quad listening to President Safa Zaki deliver her remarks—welcoming the Class of 2028 into all that Bowdoin College has to offer—many of you likely couldn’t help but think about what these four years …
Maine
Bowdoin, NASA to host first-ever powwow tomorrow
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.…
Administration
Ahead of referendum voting deadline, students and administration debate SJP’s requests
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 …
Brunswick Police Department
BPD conducts alcohol compliance check at Bolos, several students cited
Last Thursday, Brunswick Police Department (BPD) cited and summoned 24 Bowdoin students at Bolos Kitchen and Bar.
According to Chief of Police Scott Stewart, BPD worked in conjunction with the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) to …