The Features section of the 1929 Algol was trouble right from its title: “The Alc’hol of 1929.” Prohibition was still in effect, after all, and Carleton’s campus was dry before and after alcohol...

Most Carls are familiar with Carleton’s self-professed emphasis on the liberal arts. “Our curriculum teaches skills that last a lifetime: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, effective communication...

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...

In the early 1930s, Professor Roy A. Waggener became Chairman of Carleton’s new Zoology Department. Much of his research until the middle of that decade focused on the thyroid gland in canines. In fall...

After extensive renovations, the Northfield Library reopened to the public with a grand re-opening ceremony on May 7th. The new library includes updated facilities, a new atrium with large glass windows,...

World War II significantly disrupted life at Carleton, especially for men, most of whom left school to join the military. In April 1942, the college formed the Carleton Officers' Training Corps, a reserves...

Three-quarters of Carleton students will study off campus at least once in their Carleton careers. Half of those students will go off campus a second time. However, irrespective of the student or the program...

I wish to thank the Northfield Historical Society, whose Rice County Journal collection enhanced this week’s column. Christmas 1879 was a dreary holiday for Carleton students and faculty. On the morning...

To an incoming first-year, Carleton might seem shielded, a bubble insulated from the ills of society, which disappear in a community of diverse, open-minded, intelligent students. While that might be true...

Carleton and Bon Appétit both pride themselves on being environmentally friendly and sustainable. One of the most environmentally friendly diets is veganism. Living Green Magazine estimates that each...

In anticipation of upcoming renovations to Scoville Hall, this week’s column looks back to the former library’s construction 120 years ago. The building was named for James W. Scoville, who met College...