Fortune cookies and newsprint: three years on The Tartan’s staff
As I contemplate my college experience up to this point, my eyes fall on the fortune I received from a cookie months ago, which is now tucked into the...
Reflections from an outgoing manager on two great years
I knew I was going to join The Tartan the first day I came to Carnegie Mellon University. I worked for two years on my high school’s newspaper and wanted...
When all else fails, excel in mediocrity
Failure is something you can easily succeed in. Take the phenomenal 19 percent I scored on my ninth-grade geometry test. The failure was so spectacular...
A smashingly good season for football
We at The Tartan offer our heartiest congratulations to the football team for its undefeated regular season and awesome postseason performance. The Tartans’...
Building influence through visibility
When you see a story about a Carnegie Mellon student organization on the news, it’s not typically for something laudable. As the title of one fall 2005...
Teaser portrays sexuality with class
If the rumors are true, coming to Carnegie Mellon is the equivalent of throwing away the key to your chastity belt. But hey, at Carnegie Mellon we sure...
Presidential Perspectives
One semester down, one to go. Winter break is upon us. We’re looking forward to a productive spring semester as well. Before we give you a sense of where...