Thomas Glessner Weaver '69: Pelican Lake Property 1967 - 1968 Planting Trees...
The Three Weaver Brothers, Jim, Jack and Tom, together purchased 2 cabins, lakeshore and backland from Alden C and Edyth Palmer in 1967 on Pelican Lake, Crow Wing County. Tom, this author, was...
View ArticleJohn Tischer '71: To B.
I haven’t given up, B____,just let go…we fly in different directions…that happens some times whenyou’re alive…and you always, always have to let go of the one’s you love. We each mayhave our battles...
View ArticlePatrick Ganey: When I drink great wine
When I drink great wine I’m usually with great friends. Last weekend I traveled back to Minnesota and spent an evening with a few friends at Dan and Anna Lisa’s home. Dan has turned into a real artisan...
View ArticleCarleton News: Galotti Presents at Association for Psychological Science Meeting
Kathleen Galotti, professor of cognitive science, presented a poster entitled, "Missions and Goals and Decisions, Oh My! How Much Do Overarching Goals Frame Decisions for Young Adults?" at the 2013...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Borrowed from Libraries: Mobile Shelving for Modular Rooms
[ By WebUrbanist in Design& Fixtures & Interiors. ] When libraries want to save space, they employ a rolling stack system that allows access to only one or a few aisles at one time. When not...
View ArticleAmy Csizmar Dalal: acdalal
We’re still in session around these parts—our last day of classes for spring term is tomorrow, followed by reading days and exams, followed by the mad dash to get senior grades done 36 hours after the...
View ArticleCarleton News: Carleton College Prepares for its 139th Commencement Ceremony
Carleton College will award the Bachelor of Arts degree to the 502 graduating members of the Class of 2013 on Saturday, June 15, in a ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the Bald Spot, the lawn west of...
View ArticleCarleton News: Video Feature: International Festival
Carleton student videographer Andy Rodgers '16 captured some footage during the College's annual International Festival at the Weitz Center for Creativitiy.
View ArticleJohn Tischer '71: Head Lines
In his search for spirituality,he lost his mind…Gas fumes and steaks on the grill: perfume of Armageddon…Clarity means there are nofurther questions…Even Geronimo performedin the circus…Edison invented...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Windows of New York: Weekly Documentary Design Project
[ By WebUrbanist in Art& Drawing & Digital. ] Fascination bleeds into fixation in this wonderful ongoing series of illustrations by a graphic designer who enjoys the nuances of fenestration in...
View ArticleCarleton Athletics: Men's Swimming and Diving: Erik Klontz is Carleton's...
Carleton College swimmer Erik Klontz was recognized for excellence in the classroom and in competition as he was a first-team selection to the 2013 Academic All-America® Division III At-Large Team, as...
View ArticleAlison Sommer '05: When it rains, it just keeps raining
You know the saying, "when it rains, it pours"? Well, lately it's felt a bit like "when it rains, it just keeps raining... fever..." Which is to say, I've been feeling depressed again. And it keeps...
View ArticleKevin Draper '10: Six Years Bolder.
Editor’s Note:This will conclude our Series of the Week feature for the 2013 postseason. Many thanks for reading Games of the Week and Series of the Week this year. ***When one sits down and watches...
View ArticleDan Schofer '00
6-5-2013Town Loop. 28 minutes. 4 miles.Mild and raining. Steady 7 minute pace. Legs still sore.
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Flat-Pack Emergency Shelters Slot Together Like Puzzles
[ By Delana in Architecture& Houses & Residential. ] Times of emergency call for quick action to get victims into safe shelters. Plenty of easily-assembled emergency structures have been...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Record Breakers: 7 Vehicular Wonders of the World
[ By Steph in Technology& Vehicles & Mods. ] Destroying lesser vehicles in more ways than one, these seven record-smashing cars and trucks are stronger, longer, faster, narrower, more...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Living Architecture: Evolving Pavilion Made by Silk Worms
[ By Steph in Art& Sculpture & Craft. ] Growing and transforming like a living organism, the Silk Pavilion created by the MIT Media Lab is a collaboration between digital and biological...
View ArticleDan Schofer '00
6-6-2013Short Abbe Hills Loop. 34 minutes. 5 miles.Mild and wet. Felt a little less sore today. Splits: 7:16, 6:40, 6:38, 6:47, 6:50.
View ArticleAlison Sommer '05: Top 10 Devices from Sci-fi/Fantasy That Somebody Should...
"Things I wish somebody would invent." This is a great theme, thanks Theme Thursday! Now I can post something lighthearted and fun to follow the total buzz-kill downer that I posted yesterday. Can I...
View ArticleAlicia Hutchison Steffann '94: Guest Napper #159: Black Swan Dive
I have two boys, but even I cannot fail to notice IT IS DANCE RECITAL SEASON, MY PEOPLE!My own lovely nieces just performed in a dance recital and every other friend I have on Facebook is posting tutus...
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