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Volume 127, Number 8 - November 7, 1997

 


 

News

Faculty postpones gen-ed vote -- again
As a silent student sit-in supporting the proposed social justice requirement takes place outside, the faculty postpones their expected vote on reform of the general education requirements.

Confidential sexual report statistics to make Security reports more accurate
Hunger Awareness Week kicks into high gear
Public policy analyst to speak at Bates
Urban economic developer to speak at Bates

 
 

Forum

Coming Out Weekend controversy prompts anonymous letter
A mysterious letter postmarked from Portland, whose author claims to be a Bates student, offers a less-than-kind view of "F." Branham, "Chuck" Nero, and the other players and events in the controversy. (Editor's note: see this week's Editorial for more on why we chose to publish the letter.)

Editorial: On speaking out and staying silent
Writer questions who may speak for whom
U.S. News college rankings invite criticism
Letter: Alum denounces "ill-mannered pipsqueaks"
Letter: We're all adults here... right?
Letter: RA asks for student involvement

 
 

Features

Service learning complements classroom work
More than a thousand times a year, Bates' three-year-old Center for Service Learning helps students make a difference in the local community.

A perspective on community service from Nash House
Lunch at Austin's: Lee Abrahamsen on being a woman in science
First Person: One student's thoughts on his native Mauritius
Wenzel garners teaching award

 
 

The Arts

Now hear this: Bates vocal groups
Bates' a capella singing groups regularly draw capacity crowds to hear their sharply contrasting approaches to vocal performance.

Globally-aware Maine artist to visit Bates
See it again... with someone you love
From the Archives
Arts in Maine

 
 

Sports

Concussion causes sideline anxiety
In one of the most dramatic vignettes for Bobcat athletics this year, a stunned crowd held its collective breath for a motionless Matt Bazirgan '00, as the hard-hit football quarterback was carted off the field by ambulance. He later returned to watch the second half of the game against Bowdoin.

Bates-Bowdoin game: well, maybe next year
Men's cross country places third in NESCAC championships
Was Bates robbed?: Writer doubts officiating at soccer game
Sports Scoreboard

 
 
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