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Class of 2020 yield largest in Carleton history

Julia Miller May 27, 2016

With 582 students currently enrolled in the class of 2020, next year’s first year class will be larger than Admissions’ estimates and larger than all currently matriculating class years. Carleton’s...

Don’t know the answers? Me neither. Good luck.

Julia Miller April 29, 2016

I want to know if I’m the only one who has revelations during their tests. Thoughts flood my mind such as: I can’t do this, How am I supposed to know this, and Ok, maybe I have actually mastered some...

Pay for an opinion

Julia Miller April 29, 2016

Recently the issue of alumni voice on campus has come up in distinct and disparate venues for me, and I have been thinking about why and how alumni contribute their opinions and voice to campus proceedings....

Alum returns honorary degree in protest

Julia Miller April 29, 2016

Last Friday, David Loy ’69 came to Carleton to return his honorary doctorate degree to bring attention to and to support the ongoing movement to divest the College from fossil fuels. Loy received his...

Weitz to host DFL caucus

Julia Miller February 26, 2016

This Super Tuesday both Carleton and St. Olaf will host respective Democratic caucuses for two of the region’s precincts. For Carleton the caucus will officially begin in Weitz 236 at 7 pm. This change,...

Lenny Dee creates strong line-up

Julia Miller February 21, 2016

This Lenny Dee show brings together a strong collection of new stars and seasoned characters. Some key stars of the show were Donald Trump played by Sam Sauerhaft ’19, Drunk Robot by Emily Clark ’17,...

Ebony II to change name, reactions mixed

Julia Miller February 5, 2016

This Monday afternoon, an email went out to all students announcing the decision to change the name of the dance group Ebony II, after a protracted debate about the name’s controversy. The debate was...

Costume procastinators: salvation is here

Julia Miller October 31, 2015

With Halloween quickly approaching, the pressure to come up with a cute, quirky, punny, or special snowflake unique costume is mounting. Have no idea what to wear for Halloween? Pinterest DIY costumes...

Enterprising reporter reviews all vending machines on campus

Julia Miller October 23, 2015

Reviews of Carleton vending Machines: Laird: 4 out of 5 stars; Accepts: Schillers and $$$ The vending machine maintains a menu of the best resources often because of its elusive placement in the basement...

Running of the Cows: Experience, Review, Lifestyle

Julia Miller October 9, 2015

This Saturday, October 3rd, the cross-country meat, the Running of the Cows, assembled at our own Cowling Arboretum. The meet could not have happened on a more beautiful day or in a more confusing manner....

Student leaders organize new NSW talk at last moment

Julia Miller September 27, 2015

“There are sometimes good attempts to be provocative and there are bad attempts, and this is one of those bad attempts,” said new Dean of Students Carolyn Livingston about the controversial diversity...

FROLF: an anthropological examination

Julia Miller May 29, 2015

As the weather warms the students again emerge from their winter dens and habitats to traverse the plains. Accompanying this great migration comes a game habitual of these intriguing college folk. I...

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