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The Hunt for Schiller

The odd Carleton mania for stealing and periodically displaying a plaster bust of the German poet seems to date from about 1957. Schiller has been shattered several times, glued back together at least twice, and replaced with a new replica on occasion, but the tradition lives on. The most celebrated of Schiller's appearances was at the 1962 Homecoming game, when he was dangled by a cable from a helicopter.

Schiller
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  • President Rob Oden with Schiller
    Schiller's appearance at the inauguration of Carleton President Rob Oden in 2002
  • A poster with a helpful hint
    A poster with a helpful hint
  • President Clinton with Schiller at Commencement 2000
    President Clinton with Schiller at Commencement 2000