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Synchrony II performs final dances of the year
Synchrony II performs final dances of the year
Cecilia Samadani, Features Editor • May 9, 2025

On May 2 and 3, students packed into the Great Hall for the final performances of Synchrony II for the year. The posters advertising the event had the words “Is Out Of This World”...

Carls, Northfield residents gather for “Hands Off” protest
Cecilia Samadani, Features Editor • April 25, 2025

Beginning on April 5, protests have emerged across the United States, united by the slogan “Hands Off!” The movement...

Carls embark from Northfield to Selma, engaging the past and present of Black history
Cecilia Samadani, Features Editor • April 11, 2025

This past spring break, the Dean of Students Office (DOSO) led its fourth “Northfield to Selma” spring break trip, an...

Interstellar and Tenet: Impactful vs. Logical
Uzair Khan, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

There are spoilers ahead for Interstellar and Tenet. Unless you can prevent your past self from reading this, I recommend you look away if you haven’t seen both films.   Last...

Amtrak has a new Minnesota train. You should take it
Nathan Hawkins, Contributing Writer • April 25, 2025

There was a time when most Carls were born-and-bred Minnesotans, but that era is long past. Many of us have a sizable bit of traveling ahead of us when term wraps up, and in today’s...

A Jew and a Unitarian Universalist walk into a church
Isaac Kofsky, Managing Editor • April 25, 2025

This past Saturday, I had the honor of reading from the book of Exodus at the Holy Saturday vigil at All Saints Episcopal Church, a congregation in Northfield. Not only did I sit at...

Harakiri and Martial Honor
Luke Heschel, Columnist • April 25, 2025

Japan left World War II with a shattered pride. Its march toward imperial dominion in east Asia, virtually unchecked since the Meiji Restoration, had been halted. Its emperor was compelled...

Why I chose to learn a (new) language at Carleton
Isaac Kofsky, Managing Editor • April 18, 2025

When I was looking at which colleges to apply to in high school, an important feature I looked for was either a lack of a language requirement or the ability to test out of language...

Out of this world or out of touch?
Madeleine Goldberger, Viewpoint Editor • April 18, 2025

An out-of-this-world and one-of-a-kind mission: a female-only occupied shuttle rocketing into outer space. That’s how private space tourism company Blue Origin advertised this week’s...

Old Farm, New Farm: a relocated community expresses housing concerns
Nathan Hawkins, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

  The clanging of a bell signaled the start of dinner at Farm House on a quiet evening in late April. Pans of black beans and roasted vegetables crowded the stovetop, as “Farmies,”...

This Week in Sports: Apr. 30-May 7
Katie Hirsche, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Stephanie Baranov ’26 finished 14th at home at the MIAC Multi-Event Championships on May 1-2 in her heptathlon debut. She recorded PRs in the...

English department hosts award-winning poet Nick Makoha
Lila Mankad, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Last week, the English department hosted award-winning poet and playwright Nick Makoha on campus. On Monday, students and faculty gathered in the Library Athenaeum for a poetry reading...

CSA unanimously passes resolution for summer food pantry
Mallory Atack, News Editor • May 9, 2025

On April 22, the Carleton Student Association Senate (CSA) unanimously passed SP25#1: Resolution In Support of a Summer Food Pantry for Summer Student Employees. The resolution has...

Carleton announces changes to meal equivalencies, price reduction for 7 meal plan, other dining changes
Hannah Bodnar, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Last week, Vice President and Treasurer Eric Runestad and Associate Vice President for Campus Services Jesse Cashman announced major campus dining changes in the Carleton Today newsletter....

This Week in Sports: Apr. 30-May 7
Katie Hirsche, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Stephanie Baranov ’26 finished 14th at home at the MIAC Multi-Event Championships on May 1-2 in her heptathlon debut. She recorded PRs in the...

Carleton hosts annual Carleton Relays
Madeleine Goldberger, Viewpoint Editor • April 25, 2025
New Archdruid to be elected in conclave
Isaac Kofsky, Managing Editor • May 9, 2025

The Reformed Druids of North America were established in the 1960s in response to an oppressive religious service attendance mandate. The Druids, an earth-centered...

Seniors explore new career opportunities as job market declines
Becky Reinhold, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2025

As the job market declines, seniors on campus have begun to strategize about post-grad options. Facing dismal options, students are turning to unusual...

Ginger mistaken for Clifford after receiving severe sunburn
Olivia Gottlieb, Bald Spot Editor • May 9, 2025

Across campus this week, students celebrated the return of warm weather by spending time outside. Popular Carleton outdoor activities include tossing around...

Girl transfers after asking if you can run with the frisbee
Olivia Gottlieb, Bald Spot Editor • May 2, 2025

Many students are drawn to Carleton for many reasons like its academic rigor, renowned professors or the exploratory internship and externship opportunities....

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