Harvest Dinner Highlights 2018
Bates’ annual Harvest Dinner was tonight and, as per usual, Commons and everyone involved outdid themselves. In essence, Harvest Dinner is...
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Commons Creations: Fall Spice Oatmeal
Kiria Borak '19 As the days get colder, shorter, and more stressful, we all need a comforting pick-me-up. Recently, my go to has been a...
Cleaning My Room
I have a serious problem. I can never keep my room clean. Yesterday, I spent a good chunk of my day cleaning. From vacuuming to folding...
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Back to Bates Weekend: A Sunday in Portland
Parents’ Weekend at Bates College is a magical time of year. The trees are changing color to vibrant oranges and reds, along with fall...
Double Identity
In the words of Black Cindy, yes you are a strong black woman. But at what cost? Being in college, particularly a PWI (Predominantly White...
My Evolution as a Morning Person in 7 Days
Everyone knows a friend, family member, pet, etc. who is either a morning person or a night person. Morning people usually have had their...
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How to Prevent & Treat the Bates Plague
October is almost here, which means campus has officially entered “Bates Plague” szn. The Plague is a viral infection that infects every...
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10 Instagrams You Should Follow
I think most people with accounts agree that Instagram can be a fun way to pass time: just scroll, scroll, scroll… Are you in need of some...
Real Texts Bates Girls Have Received from Guys
There’s nothing like looking down at your phone and seeing a swarm of messages from a guy. But these aren’t your typical friendly messages...
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What To Have On Campus For Short Term
If it’s your first Short Term at Bates, you’ve probably heard a lot about it. I know that my friend group has been discussing Short Term...