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The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

A Dysfunctional Supply Chain and its Effects

A Dysfunctional Supply Chain and its Effects

Karina Shah, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

One of the greatest things about a capitalistic society is that consumers almost always have access to the commodities they want. However, we often do not think about the complicated processes, with numerous...

Ken Griffin Has More Money Than You (and Me)

Sahaj Jhajharia, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Whether you’re interested in finance or not, Ken Griffin is a name that's hard to avoid. As the founder and CEO of Citadel Securities, he has redefined the markets by building an empire based on hedge...

The Paralyzed House and the Triumph of 21st-Century Politics

The Paralyzed House and the Triumph of 21st-Century Politics

Michael Hanratty, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

In a 2020 interview with Vanity Fair, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) argued that in the 21st century, “stagecraft is statecraft.” Now, he has written his magnum opus. Banding together with seven other Republican...

A Theory on Work Hard, Play Hard

A Theory on ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

Boen Beavers, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

It could be said that Colgate University’s unofficial motto has become “work hard, play hard.” That is in no small part a reflection of its simultaneous academic rigor and lively social scene. Students...

Alumni Column: Find Your Niche

Alumni Column: Find Your Niche

Mark C. Dillon, Class of 1981 October 27, 2023

I returned to the Colgate University campus for the Homecoming game against Dartmouth College earlier this month. Thankfully, Colgate won the game 27-24 in an exciting overtime, which made the trip all...

In Defense of Dana

In Defense of Dana

Elli Ament, Managing Editor October 27, 2023

When my mom and I would tour colleges, we came up with a fun game to entertain ourselves amongst the rather ubiquitous liberal arts schools' tour scripts. We would try to identify two buildings on campus....

What’s A Congress Without a Speaker?

What’s A Congress Without a Speaker?

Molly O'Brien, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

For the first time in the United States' history, the Speaker of the House has been voted out of office. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the House Democrats, along with eight Republicans, voted to oust Representative...

Our Side of Paradise: The Relevance and Revelations from Fitzgerald’s Debut Novel

Ean Hill, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Exhausted with an unbridled determination, or perhaps vulgar pride, Amory, the main character of "This Side of Paradise," ends the novel slouching unimpeded towards Princeton University. I first incurred...

How Well Does High School Prepare You for College?

How Well Does High School Prepare You for College?

Grace Nelson, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

From a very young age, I had the goal of going to a “good” college. This, in turn, meant that academics were my priority. This was my mindset as an elementary schooler and stayed that way throughout...

The Government Shutdown Means Nothing and Everything

The Government Shutdown Means Nothing and Everything

Ciara Sanders, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

It's that time of year. Once again, the Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill in negotiating the debt ceiling — a tale we’ve seen time and time again. But this time, there seems to be a lot...

Alumni Column: The Power of the Colgate Community

Alumni Column: The Power of the Colgate Community

Lauri Curtis Hadobas, Class of 1977 October 20, 2023

Like many others during the fall months, I look forward to cooler weather, sweatshirts, beautiful foliage and returning to Colgate University for the first meeting of the year with the Alumni Council....

Unpacking Identity: The Latinx Limbo

Unpacking Identity: The Latinx Limbo

Valentina Mejia, Contributing Writer October 6, 2023

In the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important that we continue to appreciate and observe the lives, cultures and histories of those who identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx. However, there’s...

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