Bates College | Skin of Our Teeth

			Slipping the Punch: Social worker first and boxing trainer second, Whitney Wright ’90 helps at-risk youth face the world in a boxer’s stance

			Agent Smart: Sports agent Peter Carlisle ’91 guides his athletes with competitive focus and big-picture vision

			Gone Fishin': With alums as guide and host, the Bates Fishing Club angles in the Maine North Woods

			For the Love of Dogs: The life and death of Phoebe teaches English professor Lavina Shankar lessons about humanity, the liberal arts, and the definition of community

			From Mulch to Motor: A senior thesis project launched Lee Lynd ’79 on a quest to turn common plant materials into inexpensive, sustainable ethanol

			Zeroing In: Creating a Sustainable Bates begins with taking stock of the College’s green accomplishments

			Postcards from Bates: A few picture stories from the print issue

			Bates Matters: NEXT STEPS — Bates’ latest planning effort will be inclusive, transparent, and efficient

			Open Forum: Opinions, stories, and comments from the Bates community

			PreAmble: A Sustained Note

			Quad Angles: A selection of news stories from the College

			Scene Again: December 1941 — Plane to Bates

			Sports Notes: CAPTAINS TERRIFIC — Varsity captains influence team destiny in ways their head coaches sometimes can’t

			Connections: READING AT THE DINNER TABLE — Good food, fellowship, and (oh yes!) books create a happy feast for the Boston Alumnae Book Club

			Your Page: LISTENING WITH LEIGH — The baseball game is on the radio, but he’s thinking about a long friendship

			Vital Statistics: Honoring life's milestones