Update on Bernoulli the Beaver!
Caltech’s mascot finally has a democratically elected name: Bernoulli, or Berni for short. This name was unveiled in a short ceremony on Sunday, May 21st.
Why Caltech’s Mandatory Meal Plans Need to Change
Caltech’s meal plan is mandatory for all students living on campus and the default plan will cost $8,259 next year. Joe Kim takes on why this should not and does not need to be the case.
Art and Photography Spotlight (May 16, 2023)
ASCIT's Hot New BoD
ASCIT Board of Directors 2023-24: Election Results
Caltech Dining Scoop: I would berry much like some fruit!
Fruit! Trinity explores the fruit options Caltech Dining Service (CDS) provides.
DiscoTech: A Reflection
The numbers are in! We’ve got just over 267 committed freshmen in Caltech’s Class of 2027.
Esprit de corps — Be a Beaver!
“Esprit de corps” literally translated means a feeling of pride or a common loyalty. This phase interpreted into an educational setting means something more common, and simple. It is school spirit!
First Republic Bank Sale: Student loses $2,400
“I sold $2,500 worth of FRB shares, for $41,” admits Cristian Ponce (BioE ‘25, Blacker). “I knew it was a risky investment, it didn’t work out.”
High Yield Rate for CO’ 2027 Leaves Students with No Housing
“I planned accordingly.. based on the rules of the lottery”, says Hannah Fisher (ME ‘24, Unaffiliated) “If they had stuck with the original rules, I would have gotten housing in Bechtel. But now I don’t have on-campus housing.”
Proposed Solutions to the Housing Crisis
The unprecedented high level of freshman enrollment has spurred a housing shortage on the Caltech campus. Therefore, we propose the following locations as new options for undergraduate housing: