“Since the Bates Outing Club is one of (maybe THE) oldest student-run outing club in the country, everything that is decided upon is done through us, by us, for us. For instance, two weeks ago my buddies and I decided that we wanted to spend our February break camping up on Lake Richardson in an [...]
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“I was on a kind of intellectual high after that class, thinking about Existentialism and other concepts I have a difficult time spelling, so naturally the best way to express my excitement was to play in the snow. It had been snowing all day and all evening, so there was a number of inches to [...]
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“To make up for my decision to stay at school over our week-long break, my parents decided that if I couldn’t come to them, they would come to me. And dedicated they were (and I’m sure they’re reading this because I told them about my blog…). They left before sunrise in order to beat the [...]
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“What I want to know is whether or not the napkin board will be transferred from the old commons to the new commons. The napkin board is a very special part of the Bates culture. In the old commons, when someone felt the need to express a concern, suggestion, complaint, or complement about the food [...]
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“Seriously. Old Commons is no more. Starting this morning (the “soft opening” as Dining Services calls it), the Bates community ate in a BEAUTIFUL new building. But that’s besides my point, because we all knew it was going to be wonderful and exciting and huge. The building is new, but the old Commons doesn’t exist [...]
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“I finished my midterms last Friday and I came home for February break a little less than a week ago. My friend, who lives outside of Boston, came down to New York for the first part of break with me. We met up with another Batesie and together we all explored New York City.” Read [...]
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“So this Sunday couldn’t be more different than the last. Today, campus is deserted. Most students have left to spend a week at home, with their team and training somewhere warm, skiing or some other fun vacation. Then, there are the lucky few who choose to stay on campus. Luck for thesis-minded me, there are [...]
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“People have been anticipating the loss of Commons (what is now being referred to as “old Commons”) in a variety of different ways. Some people dressed up for their “last supper” in the space. Others (myself included) took pictures. Heck, I even took a panoramic video.” Read more at http://itsagreatdaytobeabobcat.wordpress.com/
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“This morning was supposedly my last breakfast in what I’ve known and loved to be Commons for the last year and a half. It was a good breakfast – omelet day always is – but as I looked around at moose paintings and midget-sized chef statues, I realized that I am gonna miss this place, [...]
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“In a few words: worthwhile, mesmerizing, amazingly splendingly awesome (I’m even making up words). Panama City was a beauty, the ocean breeze, it was easy to breathe relaxation and of course live it for a few days.” Read more about Uriel’s trip to Panama at http://mexicomaine.wordpress.com/
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