Writers

George Ore

1 article

  1. Opinion

    When Tradition Awakens Trauma: The Fleming Cannon's Unintended Consequences

    The firing of the Fleming Cannon is a tradition that is supposed to bring pride and joy to the hearts of students every year and mark the progression of time from the end of rotation to the end of every term. However, for many students, the sound of the Fleming Cannon carries a heavy burden, evoking memories of a past they had hoped to leave behind when they came to Caltech. "Coming to Caltech was one of the most exciting moments of my life, but the sound of the Fleming Cannon sometimes reminds