The Bowdoin Orient

12/11/2025

In March, the College announced a $50 million donation from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings ’83 to establish the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity. Since then, an advisory committee consisting of faculty across departments has worked to guide the implementation of the initiative and reach out to students, faculty and staff across campus. Read more at the link.

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12/10/2025

Learn about the Theater and Dance Costume Shop Manager Lily Prentice ’10 in this week's Portrait of an Artist. Read more at the link.

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12/09/2025

Drawing from 336 anonymous respondents across all class years, the Bowdoin Orient Student Survey (BOSS) captured student sentiment on a variety of topics pertaining to campus life and the Bowdoin community. Read more at the link.

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12/08/2025

The women’s hockey team snagged victories against William Smith College and Manhattanville University, winning the 2025 Codfish Bowl Championship. Read more at the link.

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12/07/2025

In this week’s “Talk of the Quad” pieces, Isa Cruz ’27 reflects on Saturday morning breakfast rituals while Lionel Yu '28 shares a thought-inducing Uber ride. Read more at the link in our bio.

12/06/2025

Here is a preview of the Fall 2025 Orient Magazine. This issue, "Myths, Folklore, and Superstitions," includes Orient coverage, poems, essays, photos and more exploring beliefs at Bowdoin College. Read more at the link in our bio or pick up a copy of the magazine around campus.

12/05/2025

On Monday afternoon, President Safa Zaki announced the passing of Bowdoin’s 13th president, Robert Edwards, who served from 1990 to 2001, in an email to the campus community. During his time at Bowdoin, Edwards instituted significant financial and social changes that persist today while leaving lasting memories with those who knew him.

Read more about Edwards' legacy at the link.

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11/26/2025

Check out our latest photo essay showcasing the joy and festivity present at Bowdoin's annual Thanksgiving Dinner. See more photos at the link in our bio.

11/25/2025

The men’s ice hockey team is off to a strong start with two straight wins and a total of 11 points scored. Learn more about the team at the link.

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11/24/2025

This week, we looked back at past Orient articles published in November. Topics range from hazing “hell week” to the College’s affirmative action plan in the ’90s. Learn more about these historically relevant topics at the link.

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11/24/2025

After a strong preseason, the women’s ice hockey team started the season with two wins. Looking to the rest of the season, the team hopes to host a NESCAC playoff game. Learn more about the beginning of the women's ice hockey season at the link.

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11/22/2025

Last weekend, Masque & Gown premiered their production “Parfumerie,” selling out three shows in Wish Theater. Learn more about the surprising humor and alluring set at the link.

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