Printing exhibition connects local community and 5Cs, mixes traditional and contemporary artforms

RePrinting Claremont opened at the Garner House on Saturday, March 4. The exhibition weaved together Claremont past, present and future through Claremont Heritage’s Special Collections and student artwork to display the shared roots of the Claremont community.

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Ukrainian students organize vigil honoring Ukraine’s ‘strength and ingenuity’ in face of Russian invasion

On Friday, Feb. 24, students organized a 5C-wide vigil at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center to commemorate the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The vigil was followed by an indoor Q&A session at Scripps College’s Motley Coffeehouse about the actions the 5C community can take to help Ukrainians. 

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Snow-mont? With Southern California blizzard, 5Cs get first snowfall in decades

For the first time in over 50 years, the Claremont Colleges witnessed weather phenomena highly unusual in the city of trees and PhDs: snow falling on campus. On Wednesday, March 1, around 1 p.m., a cold afternoon drew congregations of eager students when large flakes of snow started falling on

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‘Reimagining Safety’ documentary screening presents dialectical approach to prison abolition

The 5C Prison Abolition Collective hosted a screening of the documentary ‘Reimagining Safety,’ which explores prison abolition from multiple perspectives. Following the screening, the maker of the film, Matthew Solomon, and an expert on the subject, Jose Gutierrez, hosted a Q&A.

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Pitzer mindful eating space offers support for those seeking community and a healthy relationship with food

Pitzer Strive2Thrive Wellness Advocates Hava Sprung will now be hosting a mindful eating space for people who want to be intentional in their relationship with food. The group hosted its first meeting, which was held in the Pitzer Grove House, on Monday, Jan. 31.

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Benton’s ‘Salon Series’ offers a new perspective on art education and the curatorial process

Pomona College’s Benton Museum hosted a salon titled “Cut for Time: Curating and Other Editorial Processes,” which was designed for Benton’s monthly “Salon Series.” The series, which was hosted by Solomon Salim Moore, featured artwork that had never been included in the exhibition.

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Antisemitic flyers alarm 5C community

On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Claremont Colleges Campus Safety Department was alerted that flyers containing antisemitic messages had been distributed both on campus and in surrounding residential areas.  Administrators from Scripps College, Pitzer College, Claremont McKenna College and Pomona College notified their respective students and faculty of the incident shortly

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