Posted on August 21, 2009 by Bateslife
“I am especially excited for the Blue Scholars concert (Oct. 16). If you haven’t heard of them… check out this video of the seattle hip-hop duo opening for Kanye West at Bumbershoot in 2006.” Get geared up for junior year with Paul HERE.
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Posted on August 21, 2009 by Bateslife
“It forever changed my life, and I’m sure it will change yours. For this, I thank God for Bates’ generosity for helping me enhance my identity.” Walk through Morehouse with Anthony HERE.
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Posted on August 7, 2009 by Bateslife
“Oh. My. Goodness. WRBC and the CHC are bringing a super amazing wonderful stupendous concert to the Bates college community for the fall big show.” READ NORA’S SCOOP
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Posted on August 5, 2009 by Bateslife
“Even though I left Cape Town feeling like I made some great friends, seeing them in the United States somehow makes the relationships seem more real.” SPAN THE GLOBE WITH NAIMA
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Posted on August 3, 2009 by Bateslife
“Between going to New Jersey for work, Central Park for Leisure, Coney Island for music, the Village for coffee, and the Upper West Side for potlucks, I’m starting to think I spend more time on the train than anywhere else.” JUMP ON THE F TRAIN WITH NIAMA.
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Posted on August 3, 2009 by Bateslife
“In non-camp related news, Bates was recently named to Princeton Review’s “Green Honor Roll” for environmental sustainability.” READ MORE.
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Posted on August 3, 2009 by Bateslife
“… weeks went past in a flash and all of the sudden it was August, and I was waking up at 7h30 on a Saturday to drive to Rhode Island!” HIT THE ROAD WITH NORA.
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