It started with a dream. After seeing a trailer for a new summer blockbuster, a friend of mine had a premonition of sorts ...

Each day before leaving their dorms or houses, Batesies finish their outfits by putting on shoes. A seemingly simple step may ...

Ladd Library was opened in 1973 and, as Bates’ only library, remains a campus hotspot. But despite the large amount of ...

As a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) school, Bates boasts countless varsity sports. Rugby, however, is ...

Bates saw a return to Library Arcade dances on Sept. 14 with the Great Night to be a Bobcat dance. It was the first event ...

Bates is our home away from home, and so, we delved into the culinary scene to find a comforting cup of joe. After hours of ...

Bates Women’s Volleyball won (3-0) against the Amherst Mammoths with a convincing NESCAC opener on Friday, Sept. 20. Amherst ...

This summer, I read Adam White’s debut novel The Midcoast, which includes a portion set at our very own Bates College. One of the central character’s daughters was touring colleges for lacrosse and ...

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Disclaimer: I have no certificate to be delivering official mental health advice. However, I made it through my first year at Bates College, so maybe I should be getting a certificate. The transition ...

One can never truly feel at home in a new community until they are given a proper education on its traditions. In fact, learning Bates’ rituals is a rite of passage. These traditions range from ...