Divest continues action leading up to Board of Trustees meeting
By
Aldo Polanco
on
February 2, 2023
Following a series of actions from Divest Carleton, a student activist group, last fall, the Board of Trustees is slated to vote on divesting the college endowment from fossil fuels. The vote, which will take place next weekend during the board’s once-a-term meeting, comes after eight years of student and
Students celebrate the return of Midwinter Ball
By
Simran Kadam
on
February 2, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, Carleton’s Midwinter Ball has finally returned. This Saturday, Feb. 4, the 43rd annual Midwinter Ball will be held in Sayles-Hill Campus Center. The event itself is a semi formal, prom-style event in which students are encouraged to dress in their best attire, with opportunities for dancing
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- Divest continues action leading up to Board of Trustees meetingBy Aldo Polanco on February 2, 2023Following a series of actions from Divest Carleton, a student activist group, last fall, the Board of Trustees is slated to vote on divesting the...Leave a Comment
- Students celebrate the return of Midwinter BallBy Simran Kadam on February 2, 2023After a two-year hiatus, Carleton’s Midwinter Ball has finally returned. This Saturday, Feb. 4, the 43rd annual Midwinter Ball will be held in Sayles-Hill Campus...Leave a Comment
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- Arb Notes: Inventorying arb speciesBy Avery Blumenthal on February 2, 2023Carleton’s Arb houses a plethora of species. It is difficult — impossible really — to determine all of the species that inhabit the Arb. Many...Leave a Comment
- Dawson’s divination: A time for healingBy Dawson Eriksen on February 2, 2023Hello again! As Midterm Break approaches and we look forward to some large milestones, let us take a moment to rest. Welcome to Dawson’s Divination....Leave a Comment
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