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Bates doesn’t have a student center, which is a heated issue amongst many students. There have been mumblings of plans to build one, but nothing is set in stone yet, and it could be some time before construction even begins. There is a newly built dining hall, which houses a convenient store/diner, but the mailroom and the bookstore remain in Chase Hall, where the old dining hall was located. The Den is also still functioning at Chase Hall, but hours have been shortened due to the opening of Milt’s Place in New Commons. There is discontent among the upperclassmen for this, and students have petitioned to have The Den open later on weekends—however, no action has been made to change the current hours of operation. The indoor track has been resurfaced with Mondo, the same surface used in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Some of the weight-lifting machines are rusty and out-of-date, but new free-weight stations and cardio machines have been installed. There are nowhere near enough cardio machines, and people often go to the gym at odd hours to avoid crowds.

The quality of facilities at Bates depends largely on the age of the building. Some of the classrooms have almost space-age technology, with remote controls for lights, projection screens, and even window shades. These classrooms are equipped with the technology to hook up a laptop and project images from it onto a screen. Other classrooms are not so fortunate and look like they haven’t been renovated since they were built decades ago. Some rooms are not big enough for the classes that meet in them—it’s not unheard of for students to have to sit on the floor if they arrive after all the seats have been taken. To be fair, the school is making efforts to improve matters—some of the desks in Pettigrew have been replaced, and there is some new equipment in the Cardio Room in Merrill Gymnasium. In a few years, if the new student center is built and most of the other facilities have been brought up-to-date, Bates will have a really impressive campus. For the time being, however, facilities here are still adequate and sometimes above average, but nothing more.

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Cobrian

Economics '15

3.5

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Bates's Average Facilitites

Two facilities that I can think of could be considered new and modern, and one is the fantastic Garcelon Field, home to the football and both male and female lacrosse teams Garcelon is strategically located in almost the middle of campus, allowing for students to come to games with ease. The other is one has to be Commons, the only dining facility at Bates, which opened about five years ago and is amazing. However, nothing else, like the gym facilities or library, is all that new. Don't get me wrong - everything works fine and serves it's purpose as it should, but I have seen better looking and newer feeling facilities at many other schools.

Apr 17, 2012

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bpsperry93

English Language Studies '15

4.2

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Great Facilities

The vast majority of the campus has been remodeled in recent years. However, housing could still use some serious work in parts.

Nov 27, 2011

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somehowclever

Environmental Studies '10

5.0

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The Dining Hall Is GREAT

Our dining hall (New Commons) is really exceptional. It features a wide variety of food - including a vegan bar that makes incredible creations each day. It is a comfortable atmosphere.... and the unlimited food plan makes it an optimal, pleasant spot to take a study break for some coffee.

Sep 27, 2010

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Bates College Chapel

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Bates College Chapel The chapel houses many lectures and musical performances throughout the year. It was modeled after University of Cambridge's King's College Chapel.

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Hathorn Hall

Hathorn Hall Oldest building on campus

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Pettengill Hall

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Pettengill Hall Houses the Social Sciences.

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