Clare O'Connor

2 months ago | forbes.com | Clare O'Connor |Jackie Gutierrez |Christian Red |Keith Flamer

The son of a grocer, Ron Burkle started working at the market at age 13. He formed investment firm Yucaipa in 1986 and bagged big returns buying and selling supermarket chains Fred Meyer, Jurgensen's, Ralphs and others. Burkle primarily invests in private companies that support the food trade, in areas like logistics, cold storage and food safety. He has invested in tech firms including Airbnb, Uber and Foursquare, failed movie production firm Relativity Media, and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nov 25, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Clare O'Connor

Just days from the country going to the polls, housing and the soaring cost of living rightly remain at the forefront of voters' concerns. Household energy bills have not returned to pre-covid levels, and again those on the lowest incomes and in the least-insulated homes remain the most exposed to the colder weather. The current cold spell is very difficult for thousands of families around the country.

Nov 16, 2024 | thecarletonian.com | Clare O'Connor

There are countless examples throughout history of the unifying power of mutual hardship. While suffering certainly has the power to feed polarization, moments of struggle can also build communities dedicated to supporting each other through unique challenges. This phenomenon of newfound connection galvanized by a shared struggle has begun to manifest at Carleton as students process a strange new normal: it gets dark really early these days.

Oct 25, 2024 | thecarletonian.com | Clare O'Connor

By the end of New Student Week, it was clear to me that Carleton has an accessibility issue. I don’t expect to be able to enter every interest house, but it feels pretty obvious that required events shouldn’t be held in Eugster House when there is no way to get in without using stairs. I have a genetic condition that makes walking difficult and often painful; I particularly struggle with stairs. These days, I mostly manage fine. I use a cane and walk up ramps when I can.

Oct 18, 2024 | thecarletonian.com | Clare O'Connor

Every Carleton student has been knowingly told “Carls marry Carls” at one point or another, often delivered with a well-meaning but ultimately creepy smile. Upperclassmen say it, tour guides say it, random alumni at sporting events say it, even professors say it. However, on Oct.