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100 years ago

November 7, 1906

The Carnegie Tech Mandolin Club had not been receiving the support it needed from its students. As is the tradition in these times, blame was placed solely on the first-years, or “plebes,” for not giving enough of their musical talents to the club. Good thing that attendance eventually did rise — a school is only as good as its Mandolin Club, after all.

50 years ago

November 6, 1956

To raise funds for a trip to the newly created United Nations in New York, Techies held a shoe-shining fundraiser. Those volunteering in the event visited the fraternities and male residence halls looking for a few good men who needed a shine. Regardless of the profit made, there was a consensus that the fundraiser would help...

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