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Palestinian poet articulates liberation: SJP hosts activist Mohammed El-Kurd

November 19, 2021 9:36 am Samson Zhang 0

On Thursday night, Palestinian writer and activist Mohammed El-Kurd read poems from his debut book “Rifqa” and answered questions from a packed Rose Hills Theater in an event hosted by Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine.

The art of solidarity: 5C groups take a hands-on approach to community building

November 19, 2021 1:35 am Elina Lingappa 0

5C Art for Liberation and the Claremont Student Workers Alliance have taken a different approach from other mutual aid groups on-campus and continue to grow as in-person organizing resumes.

5Cs release third round of pandemic relief funds

November 18, 2021 9:54 pm Jasper Davidoff 0

Over the last month, the 5Cs began releasing a third round of federal aid in response to the pandemic to students who qualified.

Attempting parody t-shirts, The Golden Antlers learns that copyright infringement is no joke

November 18, 2021 8:56 pm Jenna McMurtry 0

On Oct. 26, The Golden Antlers announced it was selling parody t-shirts featuring the 5Cs, however, on Nov. 9, the publication announced on Instagram that orders for CMC, Pomona, and Pitzer shirts had been refunded.

Formerly incarcerated choreographers recreate virtual performances on Scripps’ campus

November 19, 2021 1:03 am Katie Hanson 0

The on-campus performance of “Undanced Dances Through Prison Walls During a Pandemic” united formerly and currently incarcerated choreographers, professional dancers and about 200 members of the Claremont community on Saturday.

Strike a chord: Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ highlights singer’s evolution

November 19, 2021 1:03 am Ava Hinz 0

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” allows Swift to reconceptualize and reclaim her work, argues music columnist Ava Hinz SC ’25.

Scene it: The bestial plot of ‘Lamb’ — so bad ewe can’t look away

November 19, 2021 1:02 am Rorye Jones 0

Searching for a horror movie? Take “Lamb” (2021) off your list. Due to its absurd plot and visuals, “Lamb” lands closer to comedy than horror, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 claims.

Moments to savor: A sweetly bitter treat

November 19, 2021 1:02 am Emily Kim 0

Though dark chocolate may be bitter, the benefits of eating it are sweet, writes food columnist Emily Kim PO ’25.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION EDITORS: Our progress on newsroom diversity & inclusion

November 19, 2021 1:48 am Anushe Engineer 0

As The Student Life works to serve the 7C community with integrity, the process of fostering accessibility needs to start within our own newsroom. That’s why we’re serving as TSL’s first-ever diversity & inclusion editors.

OPINION: The issues with excluding allies and straight-passing queer people from queggers

November 18, 2021 11:27 pm Porter Reyes 0

Advertising and policing ‘queggers’ as queer-only parties excludes straight identifying, questioning and closeted students, which can complicate LGBTQ+ students’ experiences at them, argues Porter Reyes PO ’25.

OPINION: ‘Did I peak in high school?’ Let’s talk about impostor syndrome

November 18, 2021 11:10 pm Shay Suresh 0

Addressing impostor syndrome with positive affirmations and reassuring conversations can avoid serious mental health consequences, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.

OPINION: Martin Scorsese is right — the film industry is dying

November 18, 2021 11:02 pm Sae Furukawa 0

The formulaic and unoriginal nature of today’s big-name film franchises suggests Hollywood is losing the ability to produce truly memorable and unique movies, writes Sae Furukawa PO ’25.

Pomona-Pitzer men’s cross country wins second straight national title

November 20, 2021 10:47 am Jasper Davidoff 0

The Pomona-Pitzer men’s cross country team won its second straight national championship Saturday, defending a title it earned for the first time in 2019. In a neck-and-neck finish, the Athenas were national runners-up.

Regional champion Athena volleyball stages comeback of the year, making their way to NCAA semis

November 19, 2021 1:52 am Alex Chun 0

After falling behind 2-0 early in the match, the Athenas staged a dramatic comeback and earned a grueling five-set victory against Wartburg to advance to the Sweet 16.

Lauren Asato PO ’23 reaches 1000 digs, awarded conference and regional honors

November 18, 2021 10:30 pm Anne Friedman 0

Reaching the incredible feat of 1000 digs in two full collegiate seasons, Lauren Asato PO ’23 was named Defensive Player of the Year and earned West Regional Honors.

P-P women’s basketball team off on the wrong foot in preseason, but still optimistic and energized for the future

November 18, 2021 10:30 pm Justin Guo 0

Although suffering two tough losses in their previous two preseason games, the Sagehens are still optimistic about what’s to come for the rest of the year.