Archive for the ‘Student Activities’ Category

Amandla! Retreat

Posted: May 13, 2012 in Student Activities

Yesterday was a monumental day for Amandla!, the multicultural student organization that focuses on the African Diaspora. As a reward to the members of a strenuous year, co-chairs Eunice Anderson and Destany Franklin treated the members to a trip at Old Orchard Beach. The group had breakfast in Commons at 10:00 in the morning and by 10:45, everyone [...]

Rave Against The Machine

Posted: April 28, 2012 in Student Activities

Last night was the WRBC sponsored party in the Benjamin Mays Center. I must say, it was the first rave I have ever attended and it sure did not disappoint. Fist pump music, bright lights, and endless glow sticks traveled around the Mays Center all through the night. At one point, the party was packed and [...]

Gala 2012

Posted: March 25, 2012 in Student Activities

Once again, Bates College throws one of the more classier event of the year in Gala! Everyone was sharp and dressed to impress. There were two sets of music being played. One of them being more jazz influenced in the Gray Cage while the more rock-influenced music shouted through the walls of the Alumni Gymnasium. [...]

Benjamin Mays Center

Posted: March 25, 2012 in Student Activities

For the past two weekends, the Benjamin Mays Center has held four parties; The Toga Party sponsored by Dynasty, the Bates College step team. Club 360 sponsored by the International Club. Lick It sponsored by the Outfront Club. Gala After Party sponsored by the DJ Soicety. The Mays Center has been very active lately. But [...]

360

Posted: March 17, 2012 in Student Activities

Last night was the Toga Party sponsored by the Dynasty Step Club and now tonight we have even more good news! On behalf of the International Club, Club 360 is back and ready to bring some excitement to Bates College Campus!!! The party is held at the Benjamin Mays Center tonight from 10:00 pm-2:00 am. Be [...]

The Caribbean Students Association presented the Rhythm of the Sun Party on Friday night, March 9th. The party was held at the Benjamin Mays Center from 10:00pm -2:00am. All of the best Caribbean music was highlighted at the night’s event. The party was packed with people embracing a culture and celebrating its music. I want to send [...]

Freeport Trip

Posted: March 3, 2012 in Student Activities

Yesterday marked another payday for people on campus with work-study. Now today is the day where you can spend your hard-earned money and treat yourself to some retail therapy. The bus will leave from in front of Chase Hall at 12 noon on Saturday, and everyone will be back on campus by 5:00 pm. Students should [...]

Living That Nightlife

Posted: February 26, 2012 in Student Activities

For those of you who are wondering, next Saturday is “Nightlife: The Party.” You must dress in grown and sexy attire. The party is from 10:00 pm until 2:00 am located at the 280 Underground. The party is sponsored by the Mays Men. I will be the official DJ. I will play music from artists [...]

Unity Conference!!!

Posted: February 4, 2012 in Student Activities

Triad is not the only event going on during February 11th. Amandla! presents to everyone the annual Unity Conference. This year’s topic will discuss economic diversity. The conference will feature the co-author of Black Wealth/White Wealth: A New Perspective On Racial Inequality; Dr. Thomas Shapiro. Shapiro is a professor of Sociology and Public Policy at Brandeis [...]

Triad!!!!

Posted: February 4, 2012 in Student Activities

This week from today marks the annual Triad Party sponsored by the student organization of Amandla! Music will be brought you by none other than Jimmy Watts and the DJ Society. The music will be divided into three rooms; The Little Room will feature Caribbean music such as Reggae, Reggaeton, and Soca. Chase Lounge will feature [...]