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2025-2026 winter sports preview
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. MEN’S HOCKEY 2024–2025 RECORD: 9–13–3 (7–8–3 NESCAC) Coming off of a stronger season than the record might suggest, the men’s hockey team is looking to get back to their winning ways. Earning the fourth seed in the NESCAC tournament, the Polar Bears hosted Tufts University in the quarterfinals, losing a hardfought 1–2 game in overtime.
Kirk vigil postponed in response to security threats
On Sunday afternoon, students received a campus-wide email from Jackson Holl ’27 inviting them to a candlelight vigil at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art steps in honor of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist who was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The vigil was hosted by the Bowdoin College Conservatives and organized by Holl, Jake Minella ’28 and Zak Asplin ’27.
Soft ground - The Bowdoin Orient
Early in the fall it is not rainy, but I decide to wear rain pants to lab anyway. We study mosses flagged by yellow tape for a few hours. The medium is found ballpoint pen on waterproof paper: my favorite as of late. After, briefly, I search for mushrooms. They are few and far between; better yet, I am impatient. Instead, I convince Kendall to lie in a patch of peat moss with me until we have to leave.
Spring Sports Preview
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. SOFTBALL 2024 RECORD: 24–16 (7–9 NESCAC) Last year, the softball team defeated Middlebury College in the first round of the NESCAC tournament before falling to Williams College in the semifinals. Several players received NESCAC accolades last year, including Anika Ewert ’26, who was named NESCAC Player of the Year.
Reed Johnson talks alternative WWII histories through the city of St. Petersburg
On Thursday night, Senior Lecturer in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Reed Johnson spoke on the importance of the alternative history genre, discussing two novels that examine what the city of St. Petersburg might have looked like if Nazi Germany took over the Soviet Union after World War II. The talk was part of the “Global Languages, Literature and Culture on the Move” series, which aims to highlight the research interests and projects of faculty in those departments.
Faculty convenes to discuss first-year course registration, Workday transition
Last Friday, faculty met in the Mills Hall event space to discuss last week’s Board of Trustees meeting, review changes to next year’s first-year course registration and advising system and provide other committee updates. President Safa Zaki addressed the faculty and briefly spoke on the importance of freedom of expression on campus. “I am relatively new here. You have not yet had the chance to get to know me.
2024-2025 winter sports preview
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. MEN’S BASKETBALL 2023–2024 record: 9–15 (3–7 NESCAC) At the end of last year’s season, the men’s basketball team bounced back from a losing streak to win three of its last four NESCAC games. Adding five first-year players and led by Head Coach Alex Lloyd, the team will start playing games on November 15 and have its first home game on November 20.
Faculty evaluates changes to College governance
Last Friday, the faculty convened for a forum on changes to committees for faculty governance. The meeting was led by the Committee on Governance and Faculty Affairs (GFA). Faculty members reviewed past changes to faculty committees from 1999–2000, 2008–2009 and those made earlier this academic year and spoke on what they believe faculty governance of the College should look like.
Jonathan Skinner on ecopoetry, cultural tradition and the Bachman’s warbler
On Monday, the English department hosted poet, editor and founder of the journal “ecopoetics” Jonathan Skinner for a talk and poetry reading. Skinner’s talk centered around his work on the Bachman’s warbler, a migratory bird that went extinct just before the turn of the century.
Carrigan Fain joins BOC as new assistant director
On Tuesday, Carrigan Fain officially joined the Bowdoin Outing Club (BOC) staff as its new assistant director following the departure of Eric Guiang ’18. Guiang’s two-year tenure at the Outing Club ended earlier this month. “I am taking on many responsibilities such as staffing and running the kitchen, the climbing wall in Buck, the BOC Surf program and running the BOC Instagram,” Fain wrote in an email to the Orient.
Construction on new Longfellow Playground begins
On Tuesday, demolition of the 40-year-old Longfellow Playground equipment began. The demolition was the start of a remodeling project spearheaded by Government and Land Use Specialist Catherine Ferdinand and Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration & Treasurer Matt Orlando in collaboration with the town of Brunswick.
Highlight Reel for May 3
CLEAN PLATE The softball team (23–13; 7–7 NESCAC) picked up a key NESCAC win against Wesleyan University (16–18; 6–10 NESCAC) on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Cardinals 4–2 and 7–1. In the first game, Wesleyan was up by two until Sydney Lang ’25 plated both Elise Siciliano ’27 and Anika Ewert ’26 at the end of the first inning. Lang helped to plate Bowdoin’s third run from Chloe Garcia ’26, and JK Bradley ’25 posted the game’s final RBI.
Highlight Reel for April 26
W(INNING) The softball team (21–11; 5–7 NESCAC) split its series against Bates College (7–16; 4–8 NESCAC) on Sunday. During its first game, the Polar Bears clinched a 9–1 six-inning game. Bates took an early lead, but Liv Barrett ’26 tied the game in the second inning. Chloe Garcia ’26 then drove in a run that gave Bowdoin a lead it maintained for the rest of the game. The team scored five runs in the fourth inning.
Highlight Reel for April 19
VAULT AND PEPPER The women’s track and field team placed second, and the men’s team placed third, at the Carla Coffey Invitational hosted by Smith College last weekend. Kianne Benjamin ’24 won the 100m (12.12) and 200m (25.13), claiming top marks in the NESCAC for this spring. Abby Mueller ’24 took first in the 5K and achieved a career best by 16 seconds, and Gracie Scheve ’25 won the triple jump (10.23m). The women’s relay team took second place with a 4.05.77 finish.
Women’s lacrosse wins against Williams College
On Saturday, the women’s lacrosse team (8–5; 4–4 NESCAC) defeated Williams College (7–5; 3–5 NESCAC) 10–6 in its fourth conference win of the season. After a string of away games, the Polar Bears will return to Whittier Field this weekend to take on Wesleyan University (10–2; 5–2 NESCAC) in its Senior Day matchup and penultimate game of the regular season.
A history of solar eclipses in totality at Special Collections and Archives
While many eclipse-chasers traveled north on Monday, Special Collections and Archives traveled back in time to present an open house on the history of eclipses documented at Bowdoin and beyond. The idea was conceived by Special Collections Education and Engagement Librarian Marieke Van Der Steenhoven and Director of Special Collections and Archives Kat Stefko. Van Der Steenhoven said that the exhibit stemmed from photographs she found captivating from the 1932 eclipse in Brunswick.
Highlight Reel for April 12
BATS! The softball team (13–7; 0–4 NESCAC) swept the University of New England (UNE) with 12–0 and 3–6 victories on Wednesday afternoon. Anna Halliday ’25, Sydney Lang ’25 and Chloe Garcia ’26 recorded RBIs in the first inning of game one, and four runs total were scored in the first and second innings. Lang and Elise Siciliano ’27 drove in three combined runs, and Halliday pitched four innings while allowing just three hits.
Highlight Reel for March 29
Home News Features Arts & Entertainment Sports Opinion • About Contact Advertise You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. NET WORTH The women’s tennis team returned from its California trip over spring break with a 4–4 record (1–0 NESCAC).
2024 spring sports preview
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. Varsity spring sports began practicing February 5 and will play their first games in the next two weekends. Many teams are optimistic about their seasons.
Highlight Reel for March 1
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. ON THE RECORD The men’s swim and dive team broke 11 school records at the NESCAC championship last weekend and earned sixth place overall. Early on in the meet, the team set new school records in the 800 and 200 free relays, taking eighth and fifth place, respectively.
Highlight Reel for February 23
TAKE FIVE Last weekend, the Nordic skiing team earned a fifth-place finish at the Williams Carnival in Woodford, Vt. Morgan Richter ’24, Emma Crum ’26 and Jori Grialou ’26 finished last Friday’s race in fourth, eighth and 11th, respectively. On the men’s side, Zachary Ennis ’23 finished seventh, with Carson Williams ’24 and Adam Carlisle ’25 behind him in 16th and 17th.
Men’s hockey to host first home playoff game since 2016 against Middlebury
BRUNSWICK—Last weekend, the men’s hockey team faced off against Tufts University and Connecticut College in its final two games of the regular season. The Polar Bears suffered a 3–1 loss to Tufts on Friday but came back to vanquish Conn 4–1 on Saturday’s senior night. With last weekend’s results, Bowdoin claimed the second seed in the NESCAC tournament and will host seventh-seeded Middlebury at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Friday vs.
Highlight Reel for February 16
MAKE ME GO NUTS On Saturday, the men’s basketball team (9–15; 3–7 NESCAC) wrapped up its season with a win against Amherst College (14–10; 5–5 NESCAC). The 65–61 win marked the team’s third conference victory of the season and first win against the Mammoths since 2010. Bowdoin finished the first half ahead on an 11–4 run led by Michael Simonds ’24, but traded the lead with Amherst until a Simonds three-pointer late in the third quarter.
Highlight Reel for February 9
POLE(R) BEARS The Nordic skiing team finished third out of eleven teams and with two podium finishes at the Harvard Carnival last weekend. In Friday’s 15k classic race, Emma Crum ’26 and Zachary Ennis ’23 both took third-place finishes. Jori Grialou ’26 and Morgan Richter ’24 came close behind with top-20 finishes, and Will Riley ’27 finished 13th in the men’s race. In Saturday’s freestyle race, Crum picked up a fifth-place finish, followed by Grialou and Richter in eighth and tenth, respectively.
Highlight Reel for February 2
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. (H)OOPS! Last Friday in Morrell Gym, the women’s basketball team (19–1; 6-–0 NESCAC) took down Connecticut College (5-–14; 0–6 NESCAC) 57–42 to maintain its perfect record in conference play.
Polar Bear of the Week: Ginger Arnold ’27
Ginger Arnold ’27 is starting off their first collegiate season on the track and field team strong. Arnold has won the shot-put twice now—at the Bates Invitational and the New England Small College Invite hosted by Middlebury College. They reflected on the improvement they have made since the beginning of the season. “I focus a lot more on the actual marks,” Arnold said. “Usually, my first few throws are my better ones, but the past few meets, my better ones have been at the end.
Highlight Reel for January 26
ICING THINGS UP On Tuesday evening, the women’s hockey team (8–8–2; 3–5–2 NESCAC) put up a 5-–1 win against the University of New England (UNE) after a string of losses against Middlebury College (8–3–3; 5–1–2 NESCAC) and Wesleyan University (8–6–2; 3–4–1 NESCAC). Anyi Sun ’26 gave the Polar Bears an early lead in the third minute with an assist from Elena DiMagno ’26, followed by a goal to the right post from Abigail Ainley ’26.
15th Athletic Hall of Honor class to be inducted tomorrow – The Bowdoin Orient
The Bowdoin College Athletic Hall of Honor, established in 2002, inducts six members into its ranks biannually for significant achievements within the Bowdoin athletic community. This year’s inductees include an All-American volleyball player, prolific men’s ice hockey coach, a three-sport athlete, an All-American lacrosse goaltender and a national championship winning tennis doubles pairing. They will be honored at an induction ceremony tomorrow.
Athletics department hosts Paralympian and “Survivor” contestant Noelle Lambert – The Bowdoin Orient
On Wednesday, Bowdoin students gathered in Kresge Auditorium to hear Noelle Lambert speak about her life as a college and professional athlete after losing her leg in a moped accident after her first year at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Lambert went on to be a Paralympian and competitor on the reality TV show “Survivor.” But following her accident, Lambert did not think she would be able to continue her career as a student-athlete.
Highlight Reel for December 1 – The Bowdoin Orient
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. BELIEVE IT OR NET On Wednesday night, the women’s basketball team (4–1; 0–0 NESCAC) scored a comeback win in a nonconference matchup against St. Joseph’s College (4–3). The Polar Bears took the lead in the first quarter but were unable to outscore St. Joseph’s in the second.
Women’s soccer bests William Smith 1–0, advances to first sweet sixteen in program history – The Bowdoin Orient
Mary Rainey ’27 received the ball just inside the box, spun left, dropped a defender and slotted the ball past the William Smith keeper’s near post. When the final whistle blew five minutes later, the Polar Bears made history.
Highlight Reel for November 17 – The Bowdoin Orient
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. SCRUM-PTIOUS The women’s rugby team (7–0) defeated Norwich University (1–6) for the second time this season in the NIRA DIII semifinals at Pickard Field last Saturday. A try by Mia Daoust ’27 in the first minute of the game propelled the Polar Bears to 28 unanswered points.
2023 – 2024 winter sports preview – The Bowdoin Orient
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. MEN’S BASKETBALL 2022 – 2023 record: 10–14 (2–8 NESCAC) After finishing last season on a three game losing skid, the recentered men’s basketball team is looking to bounce back in Head Coach Alex Lloyd’s third season at the College.
Highlight Reel for November 10 – The Bowdoin Orient
You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. KICKING AND SCREAMING On Wednesday, Felipe Rueda Duran ’26, Tyler Huck ’26 and Julian Juantorena ’23 were named First Team All-NESCAC, while Jack Selig ’23 and Carlton Steinberg ’24 were named Second Team. Rueda Duran led the NESCAC with ten goals and six assists, scoring the most goals from a Bowdoin player since 2007.
Women’s soccer beats Williams College in NESCAC semifinals, looks towards NCAAs – The Bowdoin Orient
After winning against Williams College (9–3–5; 6–2–2 NESCAC) in the second round of penalty kicks (PKs) on Saturday, the women’s soccer team advanced to the NESCAC championship for the first time since 2015. The team was down by one in the first half of the game against Williams, but Ella Olcese ’25 scored a goal in the 80th minute to tie the game 1–1. The team was then forced into two overtime periods and PK rounds.
College hopes to boost morale in winter months with quad lights initiative – The Bowdoin Orient
On Sunday, the end of daylight savings time signaled jarring 4:30 p.m. sunsets and the onset of a cold winter in Brunswick. But this year, there is a silver lining, or lighting, to the turmoil. Even though the sun now sets earlier, campus will still shine bright with the addition of LED lights wrapped around the lampposts on the Quad as well as the trees in the Odeum outside Studzinski Hall.
Highlight Reel for November 3 – The Bowdoin Orient
SOLID AS A BLOCK The volleyball team (11–9; 3–7 NESCAC) won against Brandeis University (9–14) 3–1 last Friday night in Waltham, Mass. with set scores of 25–15, 25–18, 19–25 and 25–23. Skye LaMendola ’27 led the team with 21 kills and 11 digs, followed by Haley Campau ’27 with 11 kills and four blocks. Lauren Lange ’24 and Lily Janas ’26 added another eight kills each. Ella Haugen ’23 had 44 assists and Maya White ’25 had 14 digs.
Sailing team closes out fall season, looks toward national championships in spring – The Bowdoin Orient
The sailing team wrapped up its fall season last weekend after competing in regattas across New England. The women’s and open teams both qualified for the ACC Finals, and the team also finished 13th out of 18 teams at the Atlantic Coast Championship. Head Coach Frank Pizzo has primarily been working on technical skills with the team.
Women’s soccer beats Tufts 3–2, advances to NESCAC quarterfinals – The Bowdoin Orient
Ushered in by late October skies and the national anthem sung by Bowdoin goalkeeper Charlotte Iannone ’26, the women’s soccer team took to Pickard Field in its final match of regular season play against Tufts University (7–4–4; 3–4–3 NESCAC). The Polar Bears defeated Tufts 3–2, a key win for the team’s ranking ahead of the NESCAC quarterfinals tomorrow. “We all had the mentality that we wanted to go into that game to have our spot [in the NESCAC] solidified,” captain Greta Farkas ’24 said.
Highlight Reel for October 27 – The Bowdoin Orient
Home News Features Arts & Entertainment Sports Opinion • About Contact Advertise You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. HAT TRICK (OR TREAT) On Saturday, the football team (3–3) fell to Wesleyan University (4–2) in its sixth game of the season. The team earned an early lead with a 27-yard strike from Andrew Boel ’24 to Slade Postemski ’26 in the first quarter.
Bowdoin football beats Bates 35–20 to earn first homecoming win since 2015 – The Bowdoin Orient
Newly-inaugurated President Safa Zaki flipped the commemorative coin. With the grandstand packed full of alumni, the stage was set for a picture-perfect Homecoming football game. Bowdoin chants rang out across Whittier Field as the Polar Bears scored their fourth touchdown against Bates College. “As a former player … it definitely gives you goosebumps,” Dave Best ’96 said.
Women’s rugby shuts out UNE to maintain winning streak – The Bowdoin Orient
The women’s rugby team (4–0) remains undefeated after a 48–0 win against the University of New England (UNE). The team previously shut out UNE (3–3–1) in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) DIII Championship last November, taking home the winning title for the third consecutive year. “UNE came out really hard. I think for about 10 to 15 minutes, we were adjusting to the fact that they were being really physical. It was their senior night.
Highlight Reel for October 20 – The Bowdoin Orient
CORNERING THE CONTINENTALS The women’s soccer team (7–3–3; 4–2–2 NESCAC) beat Hamilton College (7–3–3; 3–3–3 NESCAC) 3–1 on Saturday. Hamilton scored within the first minute and nearly doubled its lead in the 17th minute, but Greta Farkas ’24 tied the game in the 22nd minute with a free kick. Defensive midfielder Laila Nickelson ’25 made a corner kick to bring the Polar Bears up to 2–1.
Highlight Reel for October 13 – The Bowdoin Orient
THE HOLY TRINITY The men’s soccer team (7–1–3; 3–1–2 NESCAC) defeated Trinity College (3–5–2; 1–4–2 NESCAC) 3–2 last Saturday afternoon. Trinity scored the game’s first goal early in the second half. In the 69th minute, Ronaldo Cabral ’25 buried the ball under the crossbar with an assist from Felipe Rueda Duran ’26 to tie the game 1–1. A goal by Rueda Duran in the 89th minute, assisted by Jack Selig ’23, brought the score to 2–2.
Highlight Reel for September 29 – The Bowdoin Orient
HOT SHOT The field hockey team (5–2; 2–2 NESCAC) took home its second NESCAC win of the season after defeating Williams College (4–2; 1–1 NESCAC) 2–1 in Williamstown, Mass. last Sunday. Maddie Mrva ’27 put the Polar Bears in an early lead in the fourth minute with an assist by Georgie Coetzer ’23. Bowdoin held its lead through the first and second quarters. Late in the third quarter, Almira Arnold ’23 doubled the team’s lead on a penalty corner.
Athletics DEI update outlines plans for upcoming year – The Bowdoin Orient
The Bowdoin athletics department recently released its updates to the Building and Supporting an Inclusive and Diverse Athletic Community Action Plan as it enters its fourth year. The plan has released four updates since its advent in October 2020, and the athletic department plans to continue to release updates annually. Each update details the plan’s past year of programming and educational opportunities and includes data collected by end-of-season student surveys of all athletic teams.
Head football coach title endowed by John Fish ’82 to mark program’s 1000th game – The Bowdoin Orient
In tandem with Bowdoin football’s thousandth game, the position of Bowdoin head coach of football was endowed last week by John Fish ’82, chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction and Bowdoin football alum. Fish’s decision to make a financial commitment to the College and its football program was motivated not only by an appreciation for his own Bowdoin experience but also a desire to improve the program in the years to come.
Highlight Reel for September 22 – The Bowdoin Orient
Home News Features Arts & Entertainment Sports Opinion • About Contact Advertise You seem to be browsing on a screen size, browser, or device that this website cannot support. Some things might look and act a little weird. TOP NOTCH(O) Bowdoin men’s soccer (4–0–1; 1–0–1 NESCAC) played to a 0–0 draw against Connecticut College (3–0–2; 1–0–2 NESCAC) on Sunday afternoon at Pickard Field. Alex Ainsworth ’26 made four saves for the Polar Bears, who were outshot by Conn. 10–7.
Football wins season opener against Hamilton, looks towards Williams – The Bowdoin Orient
For nearly a decade, the Bowdoin football team (1–0; 1–0 NESCAC) has been playing games on the road without a win—until last Saturday. With a 26–12 victory over Hamilton College (0–1; 0–1 NESCAC) in their season opener, the Polar Bears brought home their first road win since 2014. The victory also represents the first time in over 30 years that the team has consecutively won two season openers.
Southern Maine fall concert preview – The Bowdoin Orient
If you’ve spent the last four days of cloudy weather riding your bike around campus and listening to “Jackie Onassis” by Sammy Rae and the Friends, you’re in luck. Next Wednesday, Sammy is playing the State Theatre in Portland, and a slate of wonderful artists (and a few comedians) play shows in the greater Portland area in the following weeks. Here’s a forecast of concerts and live events nearby this fall. Sammy Rae and the Friends at State Theatre, Portland – Wednesday, Sept.
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