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This project explores the rich history of Carleton\u2019s traditions and past community life on campus. We trace back events from as early as the late 1800s to the present day and examine the changes that these traditions have undergone in the past several decades that span their existence. Unfortunately, this year, due to COVID, we were unable to engage in a lot of the practices that we would, had this been a normal school year, but nevertheless, we hold a lot of hope and excitement for what the next academic year will bring. We hope that looking through these traditions will bring up the same nostalgic feelings in you as it did in us. From broomball to the classic frisbee toss, from Sproncert to Midwinter Ball, it’s in our timeline. So sit back and enjoy this ride through Carleton\u2019s traditions and history!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our main sources for this website were the Carleton College Archives and the Carleton College website, especially previous articles and posts from student organizations and publications like The Carletonian<\/em>. From these two platforms, we were able to collect pictures, information and dates on each of Carleton\u2019s traditions. We are grateful for the help of digital archivist Nat Wilson.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processes \/ Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We began our process by searching through Carleton\u2019s website and Archives for a list of Carleton\u2019s traditions. We formed a Google Sheets document with a list of all the preliminary traditions and any resources\/media related to them. As we researched, we narrowed down this list to 26 traditions that we had sufficient information on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our original intent was to use our traditions data to form a timeline and a map using ArcGIS, where people viewing our project would be able to navigate campus and see where the traditions took place. However, as our project progressed, we realized that having two separate media forms could be confusing for viewers and both of our ideas introduced a very linear experience. To avoid this linearity, we decided to change our project to include a timeline and individual pages of each tradition instead, so viewers of this project could learn more about each individual tradition while clicking through the timeline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We then used TimelineJS to form a timeline of all of the traditions, while forming individual pages of background on our WordPress site. To help provide a more accurate feel of Carleton\u2019s campus, we also created a model of Sayles Hill Campus Center, our student center on campus which is the hub of Carleton\u2019s social activities, using SketchUp. We embedded both the timeline and the SketchUp model into our WordPress site using html code.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With our timeline we are able to explore Carleton\u2019s traditions. The project helps us view how the Carleton\u2019s community changed over the past few decades since our understanding of a community and its traditions are highly intertwined. Streaking was a very popular tradition for a while from the 1960s through 1990s and was discontinued in the early 2010s due to changing campus culture. This is also when events like SpeakUp by the GSC, revolving around empowerment of underrepresented voices at Carleton, became important. This shows a change in the beliefs and ideas of the Carleton community and what they consider crucial. Our timeline is able to capture this change in thought process and is able to do so in an interactive and visually appealing way. Feel free to check out our presentation slides about our process<\/a>.\u00a0Our project doesn’t come close to encompassing the wealth of student traditions at Carleton, but it’s a start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We are so grateful for the contributions of Nat Wilson, a member of the Carleton College Archives team, who helped us navigate the Archives and brainstorm for our project. We also could not have completed this project without the help of our Professor, Austin Mason. He inspired this idea and guided our progress along the way. This project was made by Maanya Goenka, Luisa Escosteguy, Kaylin Engerman, William Stepanski, Lewis Ching Zhi Yuan and Sophie Lefebvre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The images below are navigable. Click on the image to explore various components of our project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bibliography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Images:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creator Unknown. \u201cTime Management and Procrastination Concept Graphic.\u201d n.d. FreePik<\/em>. https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photos-vectors\/time<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carleton College. \u201cBrainstorming Outside.\u201d July 30th, 2014. Glassdoor.com<\/em>. https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Photos\/Carleton-College-Office-Photos-IMG227822.htm<\/a>. Accessed March 4th, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creator Unknown. Title Unknown. n.d. International District Energy Association<\/em>. https:\/\/www.districtenergy.org\/blogs\/district-energy\/2019\/01\/15\/carleton-college-plans-for-carbon-neutrality<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carleton College. \u201cCarleton Our Alma Mater.\u201d October 21st, 2014. Youtube<\/em>. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kJfOeg68a28&feature=emb_logo<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images used in timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bouncing Day: <\/strong>Haven, Ruth. \u201cUp! Up! Up!\u201d 1899. Carleton College Archives.<\/em> https:\/\/contentdm.carleton.edu\/digital\/collection\/Scrapbooks\/id\/1450<\/a>. Accessed March 2nd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broom Ball: <\/strong>Unknown Creator. \u201cBroomball.\u201d 1957. Carleton College Archives, Class of 1959, “Photos Assembled by Jay Kent,” from “Carol’s Photos of Carleton.” https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&id=87513<\/a>. Accessed March 2nd, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carleton\/St. Olaf Goat:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cBasketball Rivalry and Goat Trophy.\u201d c. 1950-1970. Carleton College Archives<\/em>. https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&id=79872<\/a>. Accessed March 1st, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schiller Bust:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cPresident Larry Gould with Schiller in the 1950s.\u201d c. 1950. Carleton College Websites<\/em>. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/150\/stories\/?story_id=1419566<\/a>. Accessed March 2nd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rotblatt: <\/strong>Unknown Creator. \u201cCampbellwinningeverything.jpg.\u201d From June 6, 2014 Issue 8 of the Carletonian<\/em>. Carleton College Archives<\/em>. https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&id=81550<\/a>. Accessed February 26th, 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bubble Brigade:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cBubbles.\u201d c. 1970. Carleton College Website<\/em>. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/voice\/?story_id=1489244&issue_id=1488818<\/a>. Accessed February 26th, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midwinter Ball: <\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cMidwinter Ball; 03.jpg.\u201d 2015. Carleton College Archives. <\/em>https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&id=87343<\/a>. Accessed March 2nd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late Night Breakfast:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cPresident Poskanzer Serving Late Night Breakfast.\u201d c. 2015. Carleton College Website. <\/em>https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/news\/stories\/carls-enjoy-late-night-breakfast-before-exams\/<\/a>. Accessed March 2nd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hour of Power:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. Unknown Title. Carleton College Website<\/em>. https:\/\/athletics.carleton.edu\/sports\/2019\/8\/20\/hour-of-power-for-sarcoma-research.aspx<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synchrony 2: <\/strong>Unknown Creator. \u201cSynchrony II Fall 2016.\u201d 2016. Carleton College Website. <\/em>https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/news\/stories\/synchrony-ii-fall-2016-show\/<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hazing (Site):<\/strong> Stork, Harvey E. \u201cFrosh Week Peanut Race.\u201d 1919. Carleton College Archives<\/em>. https:\/\/contentdm.carleton.edu\/digital\/collection\/CCAP\/id\/1138\/rec\/5<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

May Fete: <\/strong>Unknown Creator. \u201cMay Fete.\u201d c. 1919. Carleton College Archives<\/em>. https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&id=83191<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dacies: <\/strong>Dolezal, Megan. \u201cThe Cookie House.\u201d 2014. Carleton College Website. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/voice\/?story_id=1244601&issue_id=1198761<\/a>. Accessed March 4th, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farm Stock: <\/strong>Creator Unknown. Title Unknown. In: Jafri, Ibad. \u201cCarleton Students Host Annual Music Festival.\u201d May 17th, 2017. Northfield News<\/em>. https:\/\/www.southernminn.com\/northfield_news\/community\/article_e24dc44c-b6a0-5f57-8dc6-31632043f7f8.html<\/a>. Accessed March 4th, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homecoming:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. Unknown Title. In: \u201cHomecoming.\u201d 2012. Carleton College Website<\/em>. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/library\/news\/homecoming\/<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Convocation:<\/strong> Unknown Creator. \u201cUS Senator Amy Klobuchar.\u201d September 14th, 2015. Carleton College Website<\/em>. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/news\/stories\/opening-convocation-features-us-senator-klobuchar\/<\/a>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primal Scream:<\/strong> Creator Unknown. Title Unknown. “The Top 9 Quirkiest College Traditions.” n.d. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.coursehero.com\/college-life\/the-top-9-quirkiest-college-traditions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Day:<\/strong> Carleton College. \u201c2014 College Commencement Highlights.\u201d June 18th, 2014. Youtube<\/em>. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dannQ6MunKQ<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Concert: <\/strong>Unknown Creator. “News Releases — General and Special, 1951-2002”. Accessed March 3rd, 2021. https:\/\/archivedb.carleton.edu\/index.php?p=collections\/findingaid&id=2762&rootcontentid=68891&q=spring+concert# <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> This is the list of sources referenced for this page. Sources for individual Carleton traditions’ timeline entries are found on the pages linked in each timeline event’s heading.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander, Mike and Alex Walker. “Let’s get naked? Understanding a longtime Carleton tradition.” The Carletonian, <\/em>April 13, 2012. https:\/\/thecarletonian.com\/2012\/04\/13\/lets-get-naked-understanding-a-longtime-carleton-tradition\/<\/a> Accessed March 13, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Birth of Rotblatt | Sesquicentennial | Carleton College.\u201d May 18th, 2016. Carleton College Website. <\/em>Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/150\/stories\/athletics\/?story_id=1419535<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCarleton Traditions | Student Activities | Carleton College.\u201d n.d. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/campus\/campact\/traditions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark, Lee. \u201cMai Fete: A Historical Perspective | Student Activities Office.\u201d Carleton College Website<\/em>, apps.carleton.edu\/campus\/campact\/programs\/maifete\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCollege Lists: Colleges with Fun Final Week Traditions.\u201d n.d. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.ivywise.com\/ivywise-knowledgebase\/resources\/article\/colleges-with-fun-finals-week-traditions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cui, Lucy. “Let’s talk nontraditional traditions! Late Night Breakfast? Silent Dance Party?Date Knight? Friday Flowers? Which will be your favorite Carleton tradition?” Carleton College Admissions Blog, <\/em>August 11, 2020. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/admissions\/blog\/lets-talk-nontraditional-traditions\/<\/a> Accessed March 13, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDacie Moses House \u2013 Dacie Moses House.\u201d 2020. Accessed March 3, 2021. http:\/\/finalproject.msandweissart.com\/blog\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDacie Moses House \u2013 Carleton College.\u201d Carleton College<\/em>. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/dacie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demetriades, Lucas. \u201cRotblatt.\u201d June 13th, 2019. Carleton College Website. <\/em>Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/admissions\/blog\/rotblatt-2019\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFarmstock \u2013 Folk Music Society \u2013 Carleton College.\u201d n.d. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/student\/orgs\/folk-music\/farmstock\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFriedrich Schiller | Sesquicentennial | Carleton College.\u201d May 18th, 2016. Carleton College Website<\/em>. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/150\/stories\/?story_id=1419566<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGoat Trophy | Sesquicentennial | Carleton College.\u201d May 20, 2016. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/150\/stories\/?story_id=1420325<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHazing at Carleton College.\u201d Carleton College<\/em>, Gould Library, 3 Sept. 2010, www.carleton.edu\/library\/news\/hazing-at-carleton-college\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u201cHomecoming – Carleton College.\u201d Carleton College<\/em>. September 27th, 2012. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/library\/news\/homecoming\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNontraditional Traditions.\u201d Carleton College<\/em>. Accessed March 3, 2021. https:\/\/www.carleton.edu\/admissions\/explore\/outside-class\/traditions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTimeline: Sesquicentennial: Carleton College.\u201d Edited by Doug Bratland, Carleton College<\/em>, apps.carleton.edu\/150\/timeline\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watson, Hannah. “What’s in a Tradition?” The Carletonian, <\/em>October 22, 2010. https:\/\/thecarletonian.com\/2010\/10\/22\/whats-in-a-tradition\/<\/a> Accessed March 13, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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