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Senator Angus King endorses Hannah Pingree for Maine Governor at Bowdoin
SENATOR'S SUPPORT: Angus King voices his support for Hannah Pingree at an event hosted by the Bowdoin Democrats. On Sunday, Sen. Angus King endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree in a town hall conversation hosted by the Bowdoin College Democrats. The endorsement came three months after Pingree’s victory in the Democratic primary, when King’s son, Angus King III, was eliminated in the first round of ranked-choice voting.
Film screening explores Latin American Black resistance
RESISTING RACISM: Dr. Gladys Mitchell-Walthour presented on racial dynamics in Latin America following a screening of her documentary “Black Lives Matter in Latin America” in Mills Hall hosted by the LACLaS department and co-sponsored by the Africana Studies department.
Welcoming Paolo’s to the neighborhood
MAMMA MIA: Paolo’s at the old Fort Andross Mill serves a variety of classic Italian dishes including Chicken Parmesan, Pizzas, Lasagna and many different pasta dishes. Looking for a little pizza, a bit of nostalgia and a lot of heart? There is a new reason to slow down on Maine Street. Paolo’s, a New Jersey-inspired Italian restaurant, recently opened in the space that once held Nomad Pizza, tucked away in the old Fort Andross Mill.
Afghanistan teach-in grounds global conflict in personal experience
AFGHAN EXPERIENCES: Associate Professor of Government Barbara Elias speaks in Ladd House on Tuesday. In a teach-in organized by Bowdoin’s Amnesty International chapter, Elias, Visiting Assistant Professor of Government Muhammad Omar Afzaal, Ayezah Dar ’26 and Sharifa Hunarwar ’28, discussed Afghan history and current dynamics in the region.
Spring concert rewind through the archives
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC: Students gathered on Whittier Field in 2011 for the Ivies Weekend concert featuring Mac Miller and Janelle Monae. On Friday, the campus will welcome performances from electropop duo MGNA Crrrta and indie band Peach Pit for the annual Spring Concert, now held separately from Ivies Weekend. Ivy Day, Bowdoin’s annual spring tradition, dates back to 1865, when the Class of 1866 first stood in front of the Chapel to speak to a crowd, sing, celebrate and plant an ivy tree.
NYT columnist Bouie talks state of American politics
On March 4, The New York Times’ political columnist Jamelle Bouie spoke in Kresge Auditorium as part of the Tom Cassidy Lecture Fund and Viewpoint Exchange speaker series. Bouie, previously a chief political correspondent for Slate Magazine before joining the Times, spoke in conversation with Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Anthropology Bianca Williams.
Panel speakers and discussion mark fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory
FOUR YEARS LATER: Students and community members sit in Hubbard Hall on Tuesday afternoon watching a panel on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The panel, which was organized by academic departments and Bowdoin for Ukraine, discussed the current state of the war and possible avenues to peace. On Tuesday afternoon, members of the College community gathered in Hubbard Hall for a panel and discussion to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Polar Bear of the Week: Grace Kinum ’28
BUCKET-GETTER: Grace Kinum ’28 runs the baseline, looking to create an offensive play for the Polar Bears. The guard is first on the team in assists and rebounds while second in points with her recent 26-point game. Grace Kinum ’28 sealed the women’s basketball team’s fate last Saturday. The sophomore guard matched her career high with 26 points and added six rebounds, pulling the team forward to a win against Williams College (10–12; 3–5 NESCAC).
Buried under history: Revisiting Bowdoin’s Winter’s Weekend snow sculpture tradition
WINTER WONDERLAND: A group of fraternity members poses in front of the Alpha Rho Upsilon snow sculpture entry of 1978. For much of Bowdoin’s history, winter was not something to be endured by students alone, but instead the frozen ground and early darkness were turned into a reason to gather and compete. Snow sculpture contests were once a central feature of Bowdoin’s Winter’s Weekend, a broader college tradition in New England where students banded together to celebrate in the frigid months.
Polar Bear of the Week: Adepoju Arogundade ‘25
For hurdler Adepoju Arogundade ’25, the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet in Georgia was not just another event in the season’s schedule, but a pivotal moment in his career as he concludes his time at Bowdoin. With unfamiliar competition and ideal weather conditions, Arogundade clocked a blistering 53.80 run in the 400m hurdles, coming in second overall and first among Division III finishers at the meet.
Perfect record puts men’s club volleyball on the NCVP Division II map
he Bowdoin Men’s Club Volleyball team is making waves this season. With a perfect 9–0 record, the team is ranked eighth in the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) for Division II while competing in Division III regionally—an unusual distinction that highlights the team’s impressive level of play. The Polar Bears are also currently tied for the best record of any collegiate club volleyball team in the country.
“Dead Writers” podcast looks ahead to second season
Last Saturday, a crowd of literary enthusiasts gathered in the entry pavilion of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) for a reception celebrating “Dead Writers,” a podcast created and hosted by Associate Professor of Africana Studies and English Tess Chakkalakal and Professor of English Brock Clarke. The reception marked a transition to the podcast’s much-anticipated second season, offering a reflection on the series’ development and a glimpse into what’s to come.
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