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A Geologic History of the Arb

Alex Bynum November 11, 2016

Hopefully the runners and walkers of the Arboretum spend some time observing and enjoying the beauty of its flora and fauna, but my guess is probably not so many people are thinking about what has been...

A List of Rainbows and Smiles

Anna Schmiel November 11, 2016

The election happened, it’s Week 9, and LDC chicken is still dry: needless to say, we could all use a few reasons to hope. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Things that give us hope this week: Ilhan...

A Scapegoat to Unite Around: Week 9

Zoya Siddiqui November 11, 2016

A lot has happened in the last week. The results of the election show a divided country in desperate need of something to unify it. So everyone take a deep breath and gather around a copy of The Carletonian....

Quiz: Who’s the perfect Screw Date for you?

Nam Ahn Nguyen November 4, 2016

What’s your ideal campus job?     a) Dining hall worker     b) Info Desk worker     c) RA     d) President   How much Sayles $$$ do you...

The Answer to your 8th week woes

Jane Kelly November 4, 2016

Hello friends. It’s eighth week and the final push towards winter freedom is upon us. Some of us are headed towards fun vacations, externships, jobs, or just time at home. Every year we wonder if we’ll...

New Arb Prairie Restoration to Take Root this Fall

Imagine walking in the Lower Arboretum in the mid-1900s. Instead of seeing billowy swaths of prairie grasses and flowers, you would encounter agricultural land, with crop rows and grazing cattle. Now,...

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