After the Trump administration’s recent roll back on the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that employers provide birth control coverage to women, the College and student organizations on campus reaffirmed their commitment to providing access to birth control. Natalee Johnson, Advanced Practice Nurse and Coordinator of Medical Services at SHAC, explained…
Rachael Sutherland
Passed via referendum last winter, the CSA Student Projects Committee bike share program was slated to be operational at the beginning of the academic year. However, due to delays with the contracting company, Zagster, the implementation of the bike share program has been delayed until the end of October. “The…
On July 26, Dean of Students Carolyn Livingston announced that 12 of the 13 students implicated in a hazing incident last spring were no longer suspended. The 13 students appealed their suspensions through the Judicial Hearing Board (JHB), which operates independently of the Dean of Students Office. In an all-campus…
Along with Facilities, academic departments across campus have begun preparations for the upcoming science complex renovation and construction. Construction for the first phase of the project, the Mudd-Music Transition, will commence in fall 2017 with the demolition of Mudd Hall. According to a 2014 estimate in the Facilities Master…
In response to student concerns and in an effort to improve campus sustainability, Bon Appétit has increased its offerings of locally sourced poultry in the dining halls. To reduce its reliance on Tyson chicken, Bon Appétit now offers more turkey from Ferndale Market and more chicken from Main Street Project,…
Two weeks ago, Carleton’s pro-choice activism group, Student Advocates for Reproductive Choice (SARC), created a petition asking the college to not renew the lease for the Northfield Women’s Center. The center is located in the Medical Arts Building, which is college property. SARC alleges that the Northfield Women’s Center, a…
On Thursday evening, candidates running for positions on CSA Senate participated in a public debate in Sayles, speaking about their platforms and seeking student support. The seats for president, vice president, and treasurer are competitive, while the majority of seats for class representative will be uncontested. During the debate, the…
As a part of the search for a new full-time Title IX coordinator, the college hosted the first of three candidates for the position on Monday. The remaining two candidates will visit campus Monday, Jan. 30 and on Thursday, Feb. 2. Through a public presentation, each candidate will lead a…
Carleton and the city of Northfield reaffirmed their commitment to protect undocumented students and residents after the election of Donald Trump. Carleton promises to ensure DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students’ full financial aid awards and safety on campus, while Northfield passed resolutions emphasizing the city as safe, welcoming,…
In an effort to reduce campus waste, Bon Appétit and SOPE (Students Organized for the Protection of the Environment) have collaborated to implement a new program of reusable plates and bowls in Sayles Cafe. When students make an order “for here,” they will receive their food on a washable plate,…