The Tartan celebrates 100 years of reporting campus news
“Wednesday, October 24, 1906 is a momentous date, one that should be memorized by every freshman and which should be engraved in gold or at least brass...
Midterm elections — A look at the candidates
From governor to state Senator, this coming election includes contests for several top positions. On November 7, registered voters will get to choose...
Mayor Ravenstahl speaks to students on campus
Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl addressed a small crowd at Carnegie Mellon University in the University Center last Wednesday. Ravenstahl spoke to about...
Academic Affairs asks students to speak their minds
The Academic Affairs Committee of Student Senate organized a forum last Tuesday that allowed students to speak their minds. A diverse group of students,...
Local high school students create popular podcast
Two Pittsburgh high school students have been broadcasting the deepest truth of their hearts over the Internet. Their show, Acorns and Merlot, has grown...
Campus News in Brief
University debuts new website The university’s newly designed website debuted last Friday at www.cmu.edu. University Advancement and Computing Services...
Statistically Speaking
This week, The Tartan celebrates its centennial anniversary. Take a look at how things have changed since the inaugural October 24, 1906 issue: Price...
Evolution writer to speak, International Festival keynote
This week’s lectures cover a broad range of topics, including a new science book, an Israeli film, and the keynote address of the International Festival. Title:...
Crime and Incident
Armed Robbery October 18, 2006 at 8:04 p.m. A Carnegie Mellon student was robbed at gunpoint while walking near Fifth Avenue and Dithridge Street on...
Executive Privilege
This is The Tartan’s first issue as a century-old newspaper. It took a big birthday cake to fit all the candles. The icing on our cake couldn’t have...