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Stop Romanticizing Problematic Behavior
It’s nearing the end of April, which means it’s also approaching the end of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month . The past year has...
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Kendrick Lamar Just Won A Pulitzer, And, Well, DAMN.
Today marks an historic event- rapper Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer Prize for music. His album "DAMN." winning the Prize marks the...
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The Voice 2018: Kyla Jade's "You Don't Own Me"
Okay, everyone. Hold on for a minute. We need to talk. What about, you ask? About Kyla Jade's rendition of the Lesley Gore classic, "You...
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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...
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Short Term 2018 Tunes: Part 1
Are you in need of some happy, carefree tunes to jam out to when you’re hanging out with your friends during Short Term, soaking in the...
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5 Reasons Why I Love Short Term at Bates
Congrats, everyone- we survived finals! It’s been a rough week, but we made it. I’m glad to be done with all of my exams, papers, and...
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New Tunes Thursday: "Road Trip to Popham" Edition
It’s almost short term, which means that you have more time to spend outside, whether that’s on Garcelon or in a hammock on campus, or...
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Saying Goodbye
It’s nearing the end of the academic year, and I think we all know what that means: saying goodbye. Whether it’s goodbye for the summer or...
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Feelings of Finals
Lord know finals are tough, and it feels like we all go through a million emotions and states of being while we write, study, cram, and...
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Why I Love Bates, But Can't Wait To Leave
If you attend Bates , you are aware of how wonderful of an institution it is. The people are generally easy to get along with, the campus...
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New Tunes Thursday: "Darty Szn" Edition
With warm weather on the way and Short term coming, it means that Darty season will have arrived at Bates College. We'll have more time to...
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New Tunes Thursday: "RIP Cuffing Season" Edition
“It’s not cuffing season anymore” Let’s be honest- cuffing season has ended as the weather has gotten warmer, and sometimes it feels best...
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The Holy Grail Product for Longer Lashes
Article by Caitlyn Fitzgerald After months of wearing false lashes almost daily, I had ruined my natural eyelashes which were now so sparse...
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The Week Before Finals As Told By Pixar Movies
We all know that the weeks leading to finals are hard; everyone’s stressed and stretched too thin. I think we all feel a bit dead, and I’m...
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Spring Break Survival Kit
It’s the end of March, and although everyone’s stressed about finals and projects, we can also see the light at the end of this tunnel:...
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Ottessa Moshfegh at Bates
The last Literary Arts Live event of the semester was held on Wednesday, with an esteemed guest: Ottessa Moshfegh. As a fiction writer,...
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Food Network Shows Ranked
Whenever I watch TV, I always seem to end up on the Food Network. Whether I’m watching chefs cook delicious meals, eat greasy food, or face...
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Why Naomi Wadler's Speech Matters
The March for Our Lives on March 24, 2018 saw Americans marching on a nation-wide scale in protest of gun violence and in support of gun...
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My First Gala Experience
When getting ready with my friends, I was a little nervous about what the night held for me- would Gala hold up to my expectations? Would...
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Six Sweet Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring
While the snow is barely melting here in Lewiston and temperatures slowly rise (although sometimes it still feels like negative two),...
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How to Cure your Gala Hangover in Commons
Did you drink a little too much for Gala? Sunday morning commons can often be the best place to bring yourself back to life. I've checked...
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Gala Makeup Looks
It’s just a few hours before Gala 2018, and if you’re anything like me, you’re just now realizing that you have no idea what you’re going...
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Spring Updates
It’s March. But, it feels nothing like Spring. Snow covers the ground and work covers your desk. Everyone is ready for a break, but we...
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Best Food in Commons
Bates College is known to serve students really good food in their dining hall. With fresh and local ingredients, Bates cooks up food ready...
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