We are the Accidentals, an a capella group for all cis and trans women, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space with predominantly femme people! We are known for performing stripped-down versions of our favorite music, which can range from sad girl indie to pop to timeless classics! We are also known for being a kind and laidback group of friends who enjoy making breakfast together, holding frog-themed concerts, and staging photoshoots. Check out our Facebook page for events and videos.

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The Carleton College African Caribbean Association (ACA) is a community that amplifies the cultural
variety of our identities while raising awareness of the African and Caribbean diaspora.

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The movements of Aikido focus on harmony between two people. The person who applies the control or throw studies balance and focus. The person thrown or pinned studies being off-balance and helping their partner to learn. Each person practices both parts. Together, the two strive harmoniously to create a beautiful technique. Benefits of Aikido include physical fitness, challenge without competition, and elements of self-defense. Beyond the physical components, students are also immersed in a study of mindfulness, philosophy, tradition, and self-discipline in an atmosphere that lifts students beyond exercise and technique, toward a life of greater harmony.

Our instructors are Eric Schlichting and Tina Syx; ranked Senior Jun Nidan (2nd degree black belt) and Jun Shodan (first degree black belt) respectively, under Aikido Yoshokai Association of North America (AYANA). All AYANA instructors have been certified with the Head Instructor of AYANA, Sensei Akira Kushida.

In addition to our weekly classes, we occasionally take trips to train at other dojos within our organization; including the Twin Cities, and our headquarters dojo in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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The Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, national organization that seeks to identify, educate, and launch young people into foreign policy and national security careers imbued with the Hamiltonian perspective of strong and principled American leadership in global affairs. The Carleton chapter hosts a variety of events each year to expand interest in and knowledge of American foreign policy on campus.

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This organization is for those who love downhill ski and snowboarding and is looking to have a
fun time. We are a primarily winter term club who meets every Friday to ski at Welch Village
(a local ski resort). We also offer a PE credit for those interested in fulfilling their PE requirement.

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National Alzheimer's Buddies seeks to alleviate the isolation and social disengagement
experienced by Alzheimer's patients living in long-term care facilities. The Carleton chapter
addresses this issue locally. Through weekly one-on-one visits to Three Links nursing home in
Northfield, students compromise the dehumanizing effects of Alzheimer's disease on the individual
and build a lasting and empathetic relationship with their buddy.

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ACE is a community group dedicated to creating a safe discussion and education space for those on or interested in the asexual and/or aromantic spectra. This group meets weekly to check in with members and discuss issues surrounding asexuality and aromanticism both within and outside of the Carleton community, and the definition of “surrounding” is pretty nebulous; we are mostly a safe social venue where we all feel comfortable speaking freely about our orientations when we feel like it. We also sponsor events to promote outreach, education, and visibility on campus.

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ASIA aims to provide a community for Asian and Asian American students at Carleton. We have weekly meetings ranging from playing scribblio and having fried rice gatherings to discussing topics about what it means to be Asian American. Our largest event is the Lunar New Year festival in the Winter term where we previously had guest lion dancers, poets, and student organizations perform at this event (and of course good food!). In addition to LNY, we also have frequent events where we give Asian snacks to members so stay tuned for that as well!

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A Carleton College group that works around athletes' busy schedules (however all Carleton students are welcome and encouraged to join) and is dedicated to discussing topics centered around investment ranging from investment strategies, jobs/internships, current events in the business world, and more. Another main aspect of our group is assisting Carleton students in navigating their finances and finding jobs/internships post-graduation. We plan to meet every other week and bring in guest speakers, discuss the topics mentioned above, and run investment-related competitions among the group.

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Badminton! It’s a blast! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a hardened veteran of this noble racket sport, we’d love to have you come play with us at Club Badminton. Bring your friends and play some informal pickup games, or come and hone your skills with a few drills we run every practice; we're a very supportive and friendly club where the ultimate goal is to enjoy playing. Show up some day if you can – we’re always excited to have new members join our community, regardless of commitment or skill level. You won’t regret it!

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We are a tight-knit group of students who can never dance quite enough and are dedicated to learning a wide variety of Ballroom dances. We focus on improving our dancing technique and encourage our members to participate in ballroom dance competitions. If you’re interested, please shoot us an email and join us! No experience or partner necessary.

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The Carleton Black Student Alliance is a multicultural organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of Black students at Carleton through personal development, community action, and social events.

Understanding that the world changes for the better through the determined efforts of concerned people, and that we are strongest when we are united, BSA exists in order to create that unity and foster that change in hopes of furthering the cause of equality. As a student-run organization, BSA is responsible for advocating for the students at Carleton, taking political stands, and creating the sense of community necessary to unite students to work for positive change.

On campus, we strive to meet the needs of the Black community by holding weekly and/or bi-weekly meetings that are pertinent to the lives of Black students on campus and that create a supportive community for all Black students at Carleton. BSA also creates a sense of a safe and active community in order to adequately represent and respond to the Black community. This sense of community must come from both current social activities and from a sense of shared history and culture.

Our strength comes from not only the collective struggle of our contemporaries as well as the cumulative struggles of thousands who have sacrificed before us. Let us strive in our efforts so that we may fulfill the dreams of those who struggled before and brighten the futures of those yet to come.

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