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A Nightmare That Never Ends: My Title IX Experience
I am coming out of this entire process (which has not truly ended) extremely disillusioned with Title IX, and hopeless for a future where justice will be served for incidents like the one I went through.
Caltech Astronomy Outreach visits Piedras Negras, Mexico for April 8 Solar Eclipse
Our event went really well overall with a couple thousand attendees over the weekend’s events.
Caltech Undergraduates Miserably Fail the Shopping Cart Test
An utterly unsurprising display of apathy.
Did the Pandemic Kill Caltech Culture?
Significant cultural losses seem to be proceeding on at least two fronts — alumni and undergraduate.
Financial Aid Lawsuit Against Caltech and Other Top Universities Continues
Anyone who receives financial aid from Caltech between fall term 2019 and February 28, 2024, is part of the settlement class and will receive a payout if they file a valid claim form.
JPL Community Remains Strong in Wake of February Layoffs
On February 7, due to uncertainty in their fiscal allocation for fiscal year (FY) 2024, the JPL Administration “took an exceedingly difficult workforce action” that laid off around 530 employees and 40 contractors…
New Roompicks IHC Announcement
The new system for room picks has officially been implemented, and all of the information is available online, along with a full schedule. The important changes are as follows. The lottery for summer housing is happening first. This is the same process as previous years…
The California Tech's MIT Prank: We're So Back.
Now it’s up to you, dear reader, to continue the prank war!
Turtle Club Mascot Announcement
We, the Caltech Turtle Club, write to you with a vision for change, a vision that will not only redefine our identity but also unite us in a symbol that truly embodies the spirit of Caltech.
TV Review: The Regime
All bark, no bite.
Unearthing Your Inner Sustainability God
In the past few weeks, you’ve probably seen an extremely large influx of news about the solar eclipse, including what to do and what not to do. But something that’s probably not made its way to you on your communication channels is a phenomenon closer to home, called “Earth Day” — so I’m here to tell you a bit about it, and what to do and what not to do.
Arts Guild Debut: Wine* and Cheese Night
On Valentine’s Day (February 14th for our unfamiliar Techers), the Caltech Arts Guild hosted it’s debut event Wine* and Cheese canvas painting and origami night hosted in the Blacker Hovse dining hall.
Asbestos
The athletics facilities here at Caltech include 2 main gymnasiums: Scott Brown Gym and the newer Braun Athletics Facility.
Caltech's Path to Decarbonization
Caltech’s innovative, industrious research apparatus hides a dirty secret: a reliance on fossil fuels. But that is set to change.
Class of 2028 Receives Acceptance Letters
Quick facts: * Caltech received approximately 13,000 total applications for Class of 2028, comparable to Class of 2027’s 13,136 applications.
Leaks Reveal H_____ M___’s Secret Plans to “Thiever” Bernoulli the Beaver Statue
The Tech recently received an anonymous tip warning of a secret plan by H_____ M___, which may already be in progress, to steal the Caltech Beaver.
State of the city
Pasadena recently had primary elections and re-elected Mayor Victor Gordo.
The MACH 33 Experience: Aubrey Clyburn’s AXIOMS
The staged reading took place in Frautschi & Mie Rehearsal Hall on March 1st. The cast, from left to right: Molly Goldstein, Wendy Worthington, Adela Paez, Peter James Smith, and the author. Not pictured, though he was essential, is stage manager Eric Han. (Kevin Delin)
When Will This Show End?
To recap, I have been writing reviews on episodes of the Apple TV+ series, Lessons In Chemistry. Honestly, I don’t know why people subscribe to Apple TV+. I’ve tried watching The Morning Show—awful.
Faculty Petition Speaks to Broader Implications for Undergraduate Admissions
Last month, over 140 professorial faculty signed and submitted to the administration a petition calling for the reinstatement of the SAT as a criterion for admissions.
Title IX Poll Results article
From January 29 to February 2, the Tech conducted an anonymous poll regarding undergraduate students’ experiences with Caltech’s Title IX Office.
ASCIT Winter Elections
Hey everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jonathan Booker. I’m a junior in Ricketts Hovse studying Physics and Computer Science. During my time here at Caltech, I’ve had the privilege to serve in many campus-wide leadership roles and have been deeply invested in the well-being and future of our community.