Along with the rest of the country, large attention has been given to the Presidential Race here on campus. With two strong democratic candidates, there is much excitement, hope and also debate. The past weekend has been especially active. Friday afternoon, Senator Ted Kennedy came and spoke in the Bates chapel in support of Barack [...]
Democratic Buzz
Picturesque Suburbia
The subject of our first assignment in my Painting class this semester was Suburbia. Each student was assigned to find a picture of a house that they believed best described their impression of suburbia and to from that, make a line drawing. We compared our images and opinions of the [...]
Finding Your Place
Long tables. Round Tables. Cubicles. Chairs. Desks. Couches. Computer Labs. Lounges. Library. Perry Atrium. Hathorn. The Quad. The Amphitheater. Dorm Rooms. Common rooms. The Ronj. Starbucks. The number of choices when it comes to study spots is endless. Most people have one or two spots that they adore and feel great loyalty to. My [...]
Culinary Adventures
Lewiston and Auburn have several great restaurants which provide the occasionally necessary break form Commons. This past weekend, my friend’s visiting parents brought several of us out to Fuel. Cedar plank salmon with fresh pesto, sautéed spinach and tarragon roasted fingerling potatoes is a favorite among my friends. Other must-visit dining spots are Pat’s Pizza, [...]
