Vol. CXXIX, Issue 12

Old Darb Alum Speaks Out

Old Darb Alum Speaks Out

Like many in the greater Caltech community, I’m sure I’m not the only one who was stunned when I heard that Caltech alum Cole Tomas Allen attempted to assassinate President Trump. Already the conspiracy theories have spread throughout the internet. A false flag? After the moon landing was faked, NASA wants us to believe we flew a helicopter on Mars?
Spring Wildlife: Parenting

Spring Wildlife: Parenting

As Mother’s Day has just passed and Father’s Day is coming up, this issue will talk about parenting in the nonhuman animal world. While all but one photo was taken off campus, a lot of the animals (mostly birds as I am a bird expert) mentioned in this article can be found in the adjacent Pasadena area, so keep your eyes out for spring activity!
What’s With the Dead Grass on South Wilson?

What’s With the Dead Grass on South Wilson?

Frequent passersby of southwest campus will have noticed a recent shift in the landscape along Wilson Avenue. Large areas of grass have turned brown and crispy, in apparent contrast with the springtime bloom of the surroundings (Figure 1). While it may look unsightly now, this is only the first step in a multi-year project by the Caltech Facilities department to restore this land’s original, natural beauty.