The Colby Echo

SGA creates assault policy cards

The ad-hoc committee of the Student Government Association (SGA) is working on developing a gender and sexual diversity program.

The holidays hit the hill

Students find create ways to celebrate the holiday season as the semester winds down.

Students lead talks on men, masculinity

On Sunday, Nov. 13, students from Professor and Director of Education Mark Tappan’s Boys to Men class—WG217—led conversations open to the entire campus about men and masculinity.

PPD responds to vandalism

While students on campus are quick to complain about the costs of hall vandalism, few take the time to stop and think about the custodians who are left to clean up the mess.

Women complete WAGE workshop

On Oct. 17, approximately 20 women from the College attended the Women Are Getting Even (WAGE) Project’s $tart $mart workshop.

Everyone is familiar with the royal blue Mule Mob tank tops by now, but how much do we know about the man behind them? Will Hochman '14 discusses his love of school spirit and how he came to create the new generation of Colby super fans.

SKIING

College helps fund ski facility

Waterville will be home to a new world-class ski facility on Quarry Road as a result of generous donations from the College and the Harold Alfond foundation.

AROUND CAMPUS

The Jack O'Lantern's history embodies the Halloween spirit

As Halloween approaches, indulge in the history of the Jack O'Lantern to learn why the tradition still remains around today.

NESCAC holds 24 games on Yom Kippur

At least 24 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) sporting events will take place on Oct. 8, even though that Saturday is also Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.

LGBT

Puar reflects on “It Gets Better”

Queer theorist Jasbir Puar visited the College on Thursday, Sept. 22, to give a lecture entitled “The Cost of Getting Better: The Ecologies of Race, Sex, and Disability.”