Bates in the News
Slate turns to anthropologist Danforth for firewalking explanation
The reason firewalkers don’t get burned lies in Loring Danforth’s research.
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ThursdayJuly 26, 2012 |
Slate turns to anthropologist Danforth for firewalking explanationThe reason firewalkers don’t get burned lies in Loring Danforth’s research. |
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ThursdayJuly 26, 2012 |
Boone ’52, former Montford Point Marine, joins Congressional Gold MedalistsNate Boone is one of 20,000 Marines who went through segregated basic training in the ’40s. |
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TuesdayJuly 24, 2012 |
With ‘Man of War,’ Schroeder ’95 gets into characterCharlie Schroeder ’95 offers entertaining insights into the lives of war reenactors. |
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TuesdayJuly 24, 2012 |
Royal Gazette profiles juggler and performer McCoy ’03The Royal Gazette of Bermuda explores the world of juggler and comic Brent McCoy ’03 by visiting his show at… |
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TuesdayJuly 24, 2012 |
Boston Globe’s McGrory ’84 tells lobster tale about Kingston ’88Steve Kingston ’88, proprietor of The Clam Shack in Kennebunk, Maine, is the underdog winner of a New York City lobster roll contest. |
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TuesdayJuly 17, 2012 |
Byrnes ’05 sets sights on more gold in LondonBates athletics will be represented at a fourth consecutive Olympic Games: Andrew Byrnes ’05 and Canada’s men’s eight are focused on winning a second straight gold medal in London. |
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WednesdayJuly 11, 2012 |
ABC News affiliate in Charleston, S.C., features Coupe ’92, fellow filmmakers on ‘Warrior Road’ABC News 4 in Charleston, S.C., describes the start of Doug Coupe ’92, Brad Jayne and Rob Gorman’s journey to create the film “Warrior Road. “ |
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MondayJune 18, 2012 |
Sun Journal highlights a multi-generation farming familyThe Lewiston Sun Journal profiles Tomi Chipman ’14 and her father Doug on the front page of its Father’s Day… |
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MondayJune 18, 2012 |
They want to know from Fisher ’06: What is Wander?A startup social-media site reflecting users’ zeal for finding and sharing information about where they are and where they want to go. |
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MondayJune 18, 2012 |
Anthropologist Lynch ’89 examines one elderly workforceCaitrin Lynch ’89 is an associate professor of anthropology at Olin College. |
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