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Cheers for Chekov

Olivia Wlliams May 1, 2015

A wooden house frames a bare stage. Projections of Chekhov serve as the backdrop, slowly flickering against an enormous plastic sheet. A row of chairs lines the stage. The show is not the modern, experimental...

Chasing steeples at stadium

Drew Higgins May 1, 2015

On Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. the men’s track team assembled for this year’s “Rolex Classic,” which included the infamous and odd Steeplechase event. The race prompted two questions from the ‘tonian...

30 Minutes with the Prez

Drew Higgins May 1, 2015

EN: Do you feel that Carleton is too politically correct? How, if at all, does political correctness affect how you do your job? SP: It doesn’t affect how I do my job. I do my job. I do what’s right...

“Gu-Comps” breaks down genre hierarchy

Jake Woodward April 24, 2015

Last Friday and Saturday, senior Dance major Gustave Maisonrouge presented his Comps show, “Gu-Comps”. The performance brought together a large collection of dancers from diverse backgrounds and the...

On crop planning & cactus growing

Emma Nicosia April 24, 2015

Nearly a decade ago, Brent Murcia ’16 tried to grow a cactus—one of the most low-maintenance plants out there—and failed miserably. “It was the only thing I’ve ever grown. I killed it. I under-watered...

BWCA bikers peddle canoe in dissent

Julia Miller April 17, 2015

Anyone in Sayles on Friday April 10th could not help but notice the giant canoe in the corner, accompanied by enthusiastic bikers with a petition, a prize wheel and a lot of passion. For the the bikers,...

Hitting the trail, not the books

Rachael Sutherland April 17, 2015

This summer, several Carleton professors and staff intend to rejuvenate their spirits with strenuous physical activity, including cross-country bike rides and a 200-mile relay run. Assistant professor...

’Tonian article causes stir for choir

Rachael Sutherland April 10, 2015

At the end of winter term, Choir Director Lawrence Burnett responded to dissatisfaction among certain choir members due to the article in The Carletonian’s Winter Issue 8. Burnett invited the Choir...

Arts and Oceania

Janis Lee April 10, 2015

While skipping the chilly Minnesota winter, Fred Hagstrom and the students that participated in the South Pacific Art Program strived towards their goal of intertwining the challenges of participating...

Alumna donates colossal cookbook collection

Jake Woodward April 10, 2015

A recent gift from an alumna is cooking up new opportunities for students and community members on campus. Firebellies, the student group dedicated to cooking and food, recently received a donation of...

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