The Bowdoin Orient

The Bowdoin Orient The nation's oldest continuously published college weekly. The Bowdoin Orient was established in 1871 as Bowdoin College’s newspaper and literary magazine.

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http://twitter.com/bowdoinorient and https://www.instagram.com/bowdoinorient/ Originally issued bi-weekly, it has been a weekly since April, 1899. It is considered to be the oldest continuously-published college weekly in the U.S., which means that it has been in publication every academic year that Bowdoin has been in session since it began publishing weekly (while other college weeklies stopped printing during certain war years).

President Safa Zaki and Chair of the Board of Trustees Scott Perper received a second letter from the House of Represent...
06/05/2025

President Safa Zaki and Chair of the Board of Trustees Scott Perper received a second letter from the House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Workforce on June 2 stating the committee's dissatisfaction with the College's response to its investigation. Read more at the link in our bio.

The Bowdoin Orient Spring 2025 Magazine is out now in print and online. Find more articles and photographs at the link.
05/15/2025

The Bowdoin Orient Spring 2025 Magazine is out now in print and online. Find more articles and photographs at the link.

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Architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross held a public working session to present construction solutions to three key areas ...
04/29/2025

Architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross held a public working session to present construction solutions to three key areas of interest within the next campus master plan. From constructing a new library, turning Hubbard Hall into the College’s library, or relocating Moulton Union dining, read more about the potential plans at the link.

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Home to a multitude of departments, Sills is on track to be completed by the end of May. Learn more about the constructi...
04/28/2025

Home to a multitude of departments, Sills is on track to be completed by the end of May. Learn more about the construction process and developments at the link.

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Last Tuesday, President Saki signed a letter published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities calling ...
04/28/2025

Last Tuesday, President Saki signed a letter published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities calling for institutional independence in opposition to the federal government. To read more, visit our link in bio.

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This week’s portrait of an artist is Brian Liu ’25, a celebrated pianist on campus. As he anticipates his final Bowdoin ...
04/23/2025

This week’s portrait of an artist is Brian Liu ’25, a celebrated pianist on campus. As he anticipates his final Bowdoin concert this spring, he reflects on his piano career. Read more about his musical journey at the link.

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Following the NCAA and NESCAC transgender policy changes, Bowdoin Athletics has followed suit by updating guidelines for...
04/22/2025

Following the NCAA and NESCAC transgender policy changes, Bowdoin Athletics has followed suit by updating guidelines for student athlete participation. The department has emphasized its commitment to inclusivity while coinciding with the new guidelines. To learn more, visit the link.

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Home to Bowdoin’s music department, Gibson Hall honors Harvey Dow Gibson, Class of 1902. To learn more about the history...
04/22/2025

Home to Bowdoin’s music department, Gibson Hall honors Harvey Dow Gibson, Class of 1902. To learn more about the history of this building, click the link.

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Through its new forest management project, the College is working to preserve indigenous Eastern white pines, which make...
04/20/2025

Through its new forest management project, the College is working to preserve indigenous Eastern white pines, which make up the Bowdoin Pines, the small forest on Bath Road. To read about the effort, visit the link.

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04/19/2025

Fill out the biannual Bowdoin Orient Student Survey at the link in our bio. This anonymous survey is open to all current students and provides an opportunity to share your opinions about recent events on Bowdoin's campus.

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On Saturday night, the Asian Students Alliance group held its annual fashion show to celebrate Bowdoin’s AAPI Heritage M...
04/19/2025

On Saturday night, the Asian Students Alliance group held its annual fashion show to celebrate Bowdoin’s AAPI Heritage Month. Students showcased cultural fashions and dances on the catwalk. Read more at the link.

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Last Saturday, the inaugural Colby Bates Bowdoin (CBB) Spring Fest hosted student musicians from the three colleges for ...
04/18/2025

Last Saturday, the inaugural Colby Bates Bowdoin (CBB) Spring Fest hosted student musicians from the three colleges for a day of performances across the campus. From Coffee House performances to evening concerts, read more about the CBB Fest at the link.

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