L.L. Bean to preview new clothing line in Lewiston

College denies request to hold event on campus, citing non-solicitation policy

L.L. Bean will unveil its new collection, entitled “L.L. Bean Signature,” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10th at Willy Beans Bistro and Café in Lewiston.  The spring 2010 line has yet to be revealed to those outside of the L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, and the premier in Lewiston is expected to draw several major media outlets, including the Boston Globe. Full story

Snoop Dogg ticket scalping incidents could affect future College resale policy

The recent resale of tickets for last  month's Snoop Dogg concert left the College “concerned,” according to Dean of Student Activities Keith Tannenbaum. One ticket for the show was posted on Craigslist for a price of $150, resulting in a significant profit at the expense of the College. Full story

Ladd Library food policy should consider students’ appetites and study needs

I dart across the Library Arcade toward the front doors, ascending the stairs quickly and quietly. I slip covertly through the double doors and do a quick side-to-side look as I plan my attack. After a split-second decision, I dart to the right, trying to make a clear path to the stairs. Full story

Revising the Bates brochure to include bug-fearing students in addition to springtime Quad dwelle

As it becomes less and less likely that snow will grace the Bates campus again this winter (although, with New England Marchs, you never want to say, well, the word “never,” which I actually didn’t say, so I’m clear), I’ve started to become self-conscious about spending time outside. Full story

“Chillwave” bands rock the Mays Center

Music lovers on campus turned out in distinct droves and waves last Friday night, March 5th, for a WRBC-sponsored concert at The Benjamin Mays Center featuring Toro Y Moi, Washed Out, Small Black and James Cook ’12.  The concert was heavily promoted by the campus radio station to get students listening and excited for these up and coming groups. Full story

Bango ’11 captures essence of King

If Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive today, he would be pleased to meet Clyde Bango ’11, the artist responsible for the exhibit of five King portraits on display in the Commons fireplace lounge through this week.  Last semester, the Martin Luther King Day Committee sent an e-mail seeking proposals for the exhibit. Full story

Women's indoor takes third at ECACs

m returned from the ECAC Division III Championships at Smith College with a plaque in hand. In an amazing display of speed as well as strength, the Bobcats moved past 41 other teams to claim third place last Saturday. Their score of 50 points beat out Amherst by one, but was not enough to compete with The College of New Jersey and Ithaca with 64 and 64. Full story

Four years later, and Bode is a new man

Wow. What a difference four years can make. I am almost sure that is the same thing my parents said to each other when I graduated from high school and I am sure that is what they will say after my graduation from Bates on May 30th, but I did not expect myself to say that about a fully grown man, three-time Olympian and father of a two year old. Full story