Blast from the Past

Parade participants wait for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony to begin on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

A shirt previously worn by a former member of Alpha Pi Phi’s Carleton Chapter on Oct. 27, 2023.

An Indigenous elder places children's shoes on the stage at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony to honour the children lost to residential schools. The ceremony took place on Sept. 30, 2023.

An incomplete catchup on archived Carleton queer culture

With playful gender-bending, queer radio shows, cheeky kiss-ins and “fag-friendly” student bands, the Carleton 2SLGBTQ+ community of the 80s and 90s worked as an under-ground force for progress.

The Charlatan’s guide to Ottawa’s retro hotspots

Ottawa is not just Canada’s capital city, it’s a functioning time machine. A simple night on the town can transform into a trip to decades past. Standard travel booklets would claim the stone castles of downtown are the must-sees for those wanting to get in touch with history.

From FreeNet to Brightspace: The history of the internet at Carleton

When Charlatan columnist Blayne Haggart questioned what makes the inter- net important on Sept. 29, 1994, his answer was clear. “[It is], simply put, the most incredible procrastination device since the invention of Tetris.” As the statement remains uncontested even decades later, the web has inevitably shaped Carleton University’s history. How- ever, accessing the internet wasn’t always easy.

Editor's Note

Journalists have the opportunity to participate in the first draft of history - an opportunity that should never be taken lightly.
Articles, photographs and videos produced by those privileged enough to be represented and have a voice in the media become part of the historical record. Journalism continues to evolve, and learning from our shared history is essential to resolving present issues.
The Charlatan invites you on a journey through time with new and relevant stories incorporating a historical perspective.
Thank you to our volunteers and editors for their tireless efforts in producing essential and informative content for the Carleton community and beyond. Your work is invaluable and your passion for journalism is genuinely inspiring.
A special thank you to our sources for trusting us to deliver your stories.
Get ready for a blast from the past!
Faith Greco, Editor-in-Chief

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