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NESCAC News, February 9

By Emily Eisler ’17

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Bates College experiences temporary shutdown as result of weather

On Jan. 24 due to icy weather conditions, many of Bates’ administrative offices were closed until employees were able to reach campus around noon that day. All employees categorized as “nonessential” were instructed not to come into work that morn- ing (although the dining hall and library were open throughout the day), while professors could decide on their own whether to hold classes. This was one of the first times Bates had to close or delay at all due to weather. After examining the weather, the college’s Senior Emergency Response Group made the call to delay opening.

Colby’s plans to expand residences to downtown Waterville under examination by town

The proposed residential complex would house 200 students as well as a retail space on the lower floors and some faculty residences. They would ideally open the complex for the Fall 2018 semester. Colby bought the complex for $300,000 last year, though the sale is still in progress. So far the city government has not found any unusual aspects of the property and the school expects the residence to develop as planned.

Williams revises their marijuana policy

Due to the legalization of marijuana use in Massachusetts, Williams College recently announced that the college will only contact local authorities for “certain cases” involving marijuana instead of every infraction, based on a system the administration agreed upon by the local police. Infractions reported to the police must have qualified as criminal. Other infractions will be handled with disposal and within the school disciplinary policies. The school will not totally permit marijuana use due to the drug’s status as criminal under federal law.

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