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Maddie Strachota
Asst. News Editor
POLITICS
Snowe declines to run again
Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) announced her decision not to run for re-election in the upcoming November election.
AROUND CAMPUS
Andrea Bruce shares photography
Photojournalist Andrea Bruce came to the Hill to share her experience covering wars and conflict in the Middle East in a talk promoted by the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement on Feb. 21.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Community convenes for talk
Dean of Students Jim Terhune and College President William “Bro” Adams hosted a community forum for students, faculty and staff in Page Commons Monday, Feb. 6 in order to respond to the recent sexual misconduct investigation by working collectively to prevent this sort of behavior on the Hill and create a community of “respect and civility," Adams said.
Greetings from my semester in Prague
While it was a rarity for our parents, backpacking in Europe has taken on a different form for our generation.
GREEN
Green graduation educates public
The fourth Green Graduation will continue to lead by example in its sustainable practices.
Should we stigmatize smoking?
Many college campuses have banned smoking entirely, prompting the question: should smokers here on the hill face stigmatization?
Local police protect and serve both on and off the Hill
Waterville has a population of roughly 16,000; however, on any given day, the Waterville Police Department (WPD) is burdened with the task of policing a population twice that size.
Volunteer Center revives Johnson Day after 50 years
Johnson Day was revived this year for the first time since the 1960s. This event brought students and Physical Plant Department (PPD) employees together to complete projects for the benefit of the College community on April 2. Members of the Colby Volunteer Center (CVC) organized the event, which was a tradition on the Hill from 1952 to 1964.
Graduate joins MATCH teaching corps in Boston
Tara Davidson '10 has entered the education world through the MATCH program.
High heels…on hold till June.
While 10° F is not a foreign temperature to students on the Hill, it was still cold to be showing any bare skin.
TRADITIONS
Carnival celebrates decades of tradition
The Winter Carnival, which took place February 25-27, represents decades of tradition on the Hill. Despite a lull during years past, many campus groups worked to revive the traditional events this year, and to create new activities for the College community to enjoy.
FACULTY PROFILE
Finding the Calm
Psychological Counselor at the College's Counseling Services Center shares her experiences with meditation and encourages students to practice self-awareness.
TFA turns students into leaders
Teach for America, an organization that aims to improve the leadership of the United States through improvements in education, is a popular option for Colby graduates every year. The positions have become highly competitive, and those who are hired receive a 35 percent scholarship and a $5,000 donation towards graduate school.
Portland deemed
Portland, Maine came in last place in Men's Health Magazine's ranking of the America's Most Sex-Happy Cities. The magazine failed to acknowledge all the fun things there are to do in the city.