On the first Friday of February, hundreds of Bates students plunge into the freezing depths of the Puddle. It is one of the College’s most iconic traditions. Yet many students choose not to ...

Today, some 50 years after the first Puddle Jump, three of the event’s founders — Chris Callahan ’78, Scott Copeland ’78, and Lars Llorente ’78 — returned to campus to kick off this year’s edition.

Today, Jan. 23, hundreds of Bates students will take turns making a quick dash onto and into Lake Andrews. Yep, the Puddle Jump is upon us. And while the origins of many student traditions are murky, ...

All this rain has us a little giddy. Gothamist was driving last night (don't ask) and commented to our friend Leah how much we liked splashing through puddles even though it wasn't great for the car .

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - For the second year in a row the Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump will happen virtually. This year, people can pick from two virtual options: the traditional 5k or a ...

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