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National FAFSA changes shifts financial aid process

Lizzy Ehren November 11, 2016

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) has undergone several large-scale changes in the last year. Most significantly, the FAFSA now requires tax information from the prior-prior year, or...

Carleton celebrates landmark 150 years

Lizzy Ehren October 21, 2016

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Carleton celebrated its 150th birthday. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the college hosted special events throughout last weekend. The fall celebration started Wednesday...

Cannon floods, students evacuate

Lizzy Ehren October 7, 2016

After nearly three inches of rain Thursday, September 22, Northfield Mayor Dana Graham signed an emergency declaration in response to the Cannon River’s dangerously high water level. Riverside sidewalks...

In Remembrance: Sidharth Ramakrishnan

Lizzy Ehren September 30, 2016

On Wednesday September 21, Sidharth “Sid” Ramakrishnan ’19 died of an apparent suicide. He was 19 years old and from Boxborough, Massachusetts. Friends of Mr. Ramakrishnan described him as a caring...

Carleton’s connection to the church next door

Lizzy Ehren May 20, 2016

When I began tour guiding last spring, all of the new guides were given a list of Carleton facts to mention during our walks through campus. While the packet included fascinating stories of name origins...

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