Professor and former Ambassador Ross L. Wilson is a longtime foreign policy official who has served worldwide. He began his work as an intern with the State Department in 1979. Early in his career, he worked in the offices of the Soviet Union and Egypt and as an economic officer…
Bea Culligan
On Tuesday, April 18th, Ambassador Ross Wilson gave a talk on his time serving as chargé d’affaires to Afghanistan. Every year, the Carleton political science department organizes a series of discussions about a theme pertinent to current affairs; this year, it was democracy and authoritarianism. Ambassador Wilson is a long-time…
On Monday, March 17, Carleton accepted the remainder of the class of 2027 through the regular decision admissions cycle. Although not all admitted students will attend Carleton, this signifies the end of the school’s admissions process. Carleton’s admissions team reviewed 6,465 applications, and admissions offers were extended to 1,406 students…
Putin needs to recognize his effort failed. The increase of manpower, weapons and funds to the Russian action in Ukraine is immoral and unstrategic. Instead of aiding its international position, Russia has solidified its status as a declining power. China has replaced Russia as the most significant threat to the…
On Dec. 12, Carleton accepted 180 students from the Early Decision round of applications, the first new students admitted to Carleton for the Class of 2027. The ED cycle is one of three application options Carleton offers, along with early decision two and regular decision. Early decision applications are binding;…
On Tuesday, November 8, Americans voted in an incredibly competitive midterm election. The Democratic Party narrowly controlled both chambers of Congress and this election would determine the balance of power for the remainder of Biden’s term. As polls close and votes are counted, the results of important elections are beginning…
Celebrate the start of your first year at Carleton with your vote! With the upcoming midterm elections, every Minnesotan vote counts. Although first-years and other out-of-state students may not be familiar with Minnesota state politics, they should be. Election day is November 8, and student votes are vital for reproductive…