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100 years ago

April 24, 1907

The Promenade Committee suggested that the engineering societies select a corner of the dance hall and decorate it with their insignia and colors on prom night. This, they hoped, would solve the decoration problem and be a unique feature. Sounds like a great plan. Except why would anyone want to go to a prom after high school?

50 years ago

April 30, 1957

According to one Tartan writer, the start of Carnival put an end to the incessant questioning of first-years about what to expect. Carnegie Mellon celebrated the annual event with many a jovial student enjoying the time off from formal classes. I sure bet those lucky little lads and lassies learned some life lessons, though! Also in the news, many students absent...

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