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             Two of the largest student organizations are KRLX, Carleton's very own radio station, and Ebony II, a dance troupe open to anyone ( like just about all Carleton groups). Over 200 students are involved in each club each teams-- as DJs, newscasters, and engineers for the round-the-clock FM station, or as dancers in one or many of the Ebony II shows that debut near midterms. Student wanting to get more involved in dance can tryout for Semaphore Repertory Dance Company, take classes ranging from ballet to moving anatomy, or even apply for a special major. Every year a few students also apply fro special majors in theater, and there are many opportunities for Carls with a wide ranges of abilities and interest levels to get involved in theatrical productions. Every year students write, direct, and perform in a program of one-act plays or put on larger faculty-directed Players shows that go up in the large Arena Theater. Students can also participate in a number of CSA-sponsored theatrical and comedy groups that usually perform several times a terms.


       If there's one thing there isn't a lack of on campus, its singing groups. There are seven a Capella groups, many of which you can sometimes hear practicing in down stairwell singing anything from The Postal Service to traditional Irish airs. There are also a number of choir ensembles, as well as an orchestra, a symphony band, a jazz ensemble, an African drum ensemble, and many other smaller groups for those who are musically inclined. Those who are interested can learn how to play the sitar, as Carleton offers music lessons to both beginners and advanced musicians for many different instruments.

   
       Carleton offers a wide range of publications to inform, entertain, and educate the student body. The campus' weekly newspaper, The Carletonian, has been an independent source of news since 1877. From the wacky and often cynical articles in the Carleton Literary Association Paper ( the Clap) to the heated political debates published in the The Observer, there's something for everyone. There are also several more artistic and literary journals around campus for student to debut and share their
work.