Carleton Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to Carleton. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

Baldspot

Carleton's central lawn. Watch for flying Frisbees.

The Carl

Carleton's alternative newspaper.

Caucus

Student Web site with dirt about professors, beer, sex, and activities.

CBL

Carleton Beirut League. Plays every Wednesday night.

The Chiefs

Carleton's club hockey team.

The CLAP

Carleton's other alternative newspaper.

Comps

Senior Final Comprehensive Exams/Papers.

Dacie Moses

House devoted to cookie baking.

DVD Fest

Film festival, sponsored by Apple Computers, showcasing films made by dorm floors and student houses.

East

East Dining Hall.

Ebony

Student dance troupe that puts on a show every term. Known for sexy dancing.

Hill of Three Oaks

The place to party in the spring.

Huck

A long Frisbee throw.

The Hue

Goodhue Hall.

KRLX

The student-run radio station.

Laissez-Faire

Annual Capitalist party. Pay to see people eat dog food and make out with each other.

The Libe

The library.

Marriott

Carleton's food supplier.

Minnesota Nice

The extreme and aggravating kindness found in all Minnesotans.

NNB

Carleton's daily bulletin about events and announcements.

Oles

St. Olaf students. Usually blond, Norwegian, and not smart.

Prospies

Prospective high school students looking at Carleton.

Rotblatt

America's longest kegger/softball game.

The Rueb

The Rueb ‘N’ Stein.

S/Cr/Nc

“Scrunch.” Carleton students can select up to five classes to take Satisfactory/Credit/No credit instead of taking letter grades. Perfect for Organic Chemistry.

Schiller

The bust of the German philosopher brought out at large events by his secret masked guardians.

The Shocker

Look at hand, place ring finger under thumb.

Snacky/Snack Shack

The Snack Bar.

Townies

Northfield residents.

Traying

Sledding down snow-covered hills on dining hall trays.

Wednesday Knights

Official mascot for the CBL.

Writing Requirement

On top of the huge workload, Carleton also makes you turn in a writing portfolio at the end of sophomore year. Otherwise known as the “hated writing portfolio.”

Yellow Bikes

On-their-last-legs bikes painted yellow that serve as communal campus transportation.