Benny Adler

Dec 6, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Benny Adler |Michael Gordon

Unfortunately, time did not allow us to conduct investigative journalism at a party. However, we had been meaning to write about alternative functions for a while, and the Thorne Thanksgiving Dinner just so happened to be the week that we were writing this. We went to the people to learn a little bit more about how students feel about the role of traditions in campus life. If you were hoping to hear us talk again, sorry. Maybe we’ll be back next semester. Probably not. But maybe once.

Nov 15, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Benny Adler |Michael Gordon

Orient contributor M. Gordon was doing some field work recently at another small liberal arts college. While he came back with a lot of thoughts, some of the thoughts were too hot for print media. And, as always, it pretty quickly came back to important Bowdoin-centered discourse. Enjoy. BA: What was so sick about visiting another school this weekend?

Nov 1, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Benny Adler

So often, we criticize Bowdoin’s social scene at its highest energy—the parties. But how can we ensure a successful nightlife if we don’t warm up the right way? Enjoy this week’s conversation:MG: How do you think the pregame can function as a proper warm-up for a good night? BA: The beauty of the pregame is that it allows everyone who’s going out to vibrate at the same wavelength.

Oct 18, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Michael Gordon |Benny Adler

This week, we’ve been thinking a lot about how space matters at the parties we go to. Below are some of our thoughts:MG: You’ve been stoked about the Stolen Gin concert at the Pub last week. Tell me about that. BA: I think it highlighted that so much of what makes a great party is a good space, and how there aren’t actually that many great spaces on campus. I think the Pub did a great job of mixing a dance floor with live music and sitting areas where you can chill and talk.

Sep 27, 2024 | bowdoinorient.com | Benny Adler |Michael Gordon

Returning to the College from abroad and seeing the excitement from the incoming first years has us—to put it in Adler-ic terms—stoked to party. But all we’ve known at the College is a social scene that people complain about. We’re hoping to unpack over the next five columns why that is and give our two cents on how to throw down in Brunswick. Below is an excerpt from a larger conversation on the party scene. Enjoy!BA: Do themes matter that much?