One Pilgrim's Progress
By Robert Gillespie

Larissa Taylor (history) set
out to study medieval Catholicism.
As she traced the paths of pilgrims
in France and Spain, she found her
faith calling on her to become a
pilgrim herself.

Earl
By Gerry Boyle '78

From campus photographer to
Dean of the College, Earl Smith
has worked for Colby in a variety
of capacities since he arrived in
Mayflower Hill 40 years ago. As
Smith retires, Colby considers
his career and contribution to
the College.

Endless Summer
By Ernie Clark

Baseball writer Larry Rocca '90
chronicles America's game,
providing insight and the
inside scoop on
Major League Baseball.

A Strategic Plan
By Stephen Collins '74

Two-year effort reaffirms
Colby's priorities and
sets future course.

Editor's Desk
He was at Colby less than a year but Kyawswar Win '05 was known as a tremendously gifted student with an ever-present smile. Gerry Boyle '78 reflects on one student's life and death.

Update
Historian Alan Taylor '77 finds his teaching recognized this time.

Contributors

A vote for community service, the other class of '05, Sandy Maisel (government) got short shrift, from Down Under, another remembrance of Andy Colligan '94.

A Smart Choice
Track star Xavier Garcia '05 said no to Division I and is setting records at Colby.

Long Strokes
Women's crew finishes second in the nation.

Final Four
Men's and women's lacrosse won their way to "final four" playoff action.

Sports Shorts
Roundup of spring season sports.

Retiring Types
Brad Mundy (chemistry), Bruce Fowles (biology), Tom Longstaff (religion), Pat Brancaccio (English) leave the classroom--and a word of advice.

Close that Dumpster
Operation Rescue saves students' stuff from the dumpster

Graphic Identity
Colby has a new I.D. Check it out.

Not a Drag
A class on alternative lifestyles brings disparate students to common ground.

Wit and Wisdom
What we're saying and where we're saying it.

Staged and Screened
For Noah Charney '02, Colby was a treasure trove of opportunities.

Elementary, my dear. . .
Anna L'Hommedieu '02 wins a Watson Fellowship to study link between Ecuador and Spain.

Alvin and the Researchers
Colby students explore with the famous submersible.

The Long Path
Virginia Long's (physics) career ladder leads from rooftops to the laboratory.

Fit to be Tied
Deadlocked vote results in two winners of Charles Bassett Teaching Award: Das Thamattoor (chemistry) and Tony Corrado (government).

How We Teach
Robert McArthur (integrated studies, philosophy) brings in a musician, an architect, a composer and others to help students see and hear.

Race is the Thing
Documentary filmmaker Caleb Cooks '93 sees racial issues through his camera lens.

Mapping the Gospels
Tom Longstaff (religious studies) uses CD technology to solve Biblical problems.

Recent Releases
From our shelf to yours.

Lightning Rod for Reform
David Donnelly '91 finds friends, foes in Massachusetts Clean Election fray.

Profiles:
Susan Woodward '64
A Lifelong Learner

Doug Smith '70
A Different Cargo

Janice Bispham '76
A Place to Come To

Caleb Dolan '90
A Worthwhile Struggle

Patrick Burlingame '00