Posted on March 30, 2009 by Bateslife
“As we were discussing the concept of neighbor-love and such the professor started a sentence with (I wrote it down in my notes so I could blog about it) “When you reflect on your loving relationships…” When you reflect on your loving relationships!? Man I love religion courses so much and this is why: because [...]
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Posted on March 30, 2009 by Bateslife
“Since the third week I was at Bates, once a week my dear friend (we met on AESOP !) and Co-dj Hannah and I convene at Commons at the frighteningly bright and often cold hour of 7h30 to grab coffee and cereal before heading over to Frye street, where the radio station broadcasts.” Hear more [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by Bateslife
“Just what exactly makes something satire rather than just plain offensive? How do we designate what is appropriate satire and what is inappropriate?” Join Steph as she discusses the use of satire in a college community HERE.
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by Bateslife
“As a history major, at some point during my Bates career, I am required to take a specific history short term class. This is the time to do it and although some students refer to the course as ‘History Hell’ I am not too worried about it…” Read along as Paul ponders History Hell and [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by Bateslife
“I danced for three and a half hours straight and while my body aches today, I am so pleased about what a totally epic night it was. Moral of the story: Batesies like to dance.” To find out what kept Nora moving click HERE.
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by Bateslife
“After a deliriously happy saturday trek to Commons and a walk around campus in dodging puddles, mud and ice while wearing only light sweaters, we got ourselves oranganized and set off for Portland.” Ride along as Nora explores Portland HERE.
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by Bateslife
“As I enter my third month in Cape Town, I’ve become more comfortable with encountered South Africanisms. So comfortable, in fact, that until yesterday I didn’t even think twice about the free condoms being distributed all around the country…” For more on Naima’s life in South Arifca click HERE.
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by Bateslife
“Here would be a good question to ask Batesies: if you had 20-30 seconds to sum up Bates visually what would it include? Bobcat paw cookies? The pile of 63 checked out library books I have currently in my room?” Read more about Steph’s input for the new Bates website HERE.
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by Bateslife
As the host of the 2009 NCAA Skiing Championships, Bates College is proud to share an insider’s perspective on the terrain and competition. Check out video of both the alpine and nordic courses as captured by our very own Lincoln Benedict ‘09. Rogan Connell, Head Men’s and Women’s Alpine Skiing Coach, details the downhill course [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by Bateslife
“This week, the student theater organization, The Robinson Players, held their elections for next year’s board. Theater is one of my favorite extra curriculars here at Bates, and I seriously look forward to the monthly club meetings– purely because of the dynamite personalities all put into one room and allowed to interact (and usually explode) [...]
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