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“Rushed off their feet:” Northfield residents’ opinions about Carls

Carletonian Staff February 20, 2015

Approximately 32% of Northfield’s population is between the ages of 18-24, many of whom are students at Carleton College or St. Olaf College. Carleton’s campus is less than half a mile from the center...

ETB to bring bedroom life to stage

Natalie Jacobson February 13, 2015

Eighth weekend, ETB will present “Orange Flower Water” by Craig Wright, a thought-provoking play directed by junior Veronica Garcia and starring sophomore Stuart Lourey, junior Lexi Norvet, freshmen...

Not so Quiet on the Northern Front

Janis Lee February 13, 2015

One hundred years ago, a rumbling cannonade heralded the beginning of the First World War. On Friday, classical Czech musicians Rolf Haas and Miki Aoki opened with a softer tune – but one inspired...

FinAid says Carleton’s “doing its best” on need-sensitive aid

Jennifer Kwon February 13, 2015

While increasing number of liberal arts colleges are following the trend of implementing a need-blind aid policy, Carleton continues to admit students on a need-sensitive basis. Paul Thiboutot, the Vice...

Veggie Mondays Proposed

Laurel Goldner February 13, 2015

Stickers beside light switches and posters in bathroom stalls remind us of daily ways to save electricity and water. But maybe we would be doing more good by dishing up on tofu instead. Kate Abram and...

After funds crisis, Body +++ aims to “keep people talking”

Jake Woodward February 13, 2015

For the past five weeks, a new student-run discussion series has been introduced as a venue for discussion about body positivity. Body Talk, or Body+++, is organized by six upperclassmen connected to...

Ask Aphrodite

Carletonian Staff February 7, 2015

Hello Lovers and Dreamers! I received an influx of questions with Midwinter Ball approaching, so I decided to answer a few! Enjoy. Hey Aphro, I got asked to the dance and I’m really excited to go...

Ebony II elicits “Blood, sweat and tears”

Lizzy Ehren February 7, 2015

Popular enough to pack Sayles two nights each term, Ebony is one of the most attended events on campus each term. Organizing an endeavor this massive falls primarily on the shoulders of the four directors....

The ManDance Consensus

Jake Woodward February 7, 2015

Every Winter and Spring terms, Ebony II performances are marked by a special dance—Mandance. This “hyper-sexualized and energized” performance is for self-identified men and includes carefully orchestrated...

“Why I’m graduating early:” Seniors’ Reflections

Jake Woodward February 2, 2015

While most Carleton students finish in 12 terms—four years—some students opt to take a different route and decide to accelerate their graduation and graduate a term or more early. Class Dean for Juniors...

Graduated, but still “going abroad”

Emma Nicosa February 2, 2015

Imagine getting to study abroad twice, once as a student, and then later as an alum; hiking through Scotland’s Western Isles, floating down the Ganges River in India, or hiking the Grand Canyon with...

Speakeasy isn’t just a party theme

Rachael Sutherland February 2, 2015

Two services offered by the Academic Support Center, Speech Coaching and Academic Skills Coaching, are underutilized by the student body, says director of Academic Support, Kathy Evertz. While certain...

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