The Student Life

CGU plans for new School of Arts and Humanities facility

September 29, 2023 12:41 am Kaite Breen 0

In Feb. 2022, Claremont Graduate University (CGU) announced that it had received its largest philanthropic donation, a $42 million commitment from alumnus Patrick F. Cadigan CGU ’80. The donation will fund a new permanent home for the School of Arts and Humanities at CGU. TSL has been unable to obtain

From plastic to pedagogy: faculty and students analyze the Barbie movie phenomenon at The Womxn’s Union

September 29, 2023 12:23 am Ellie Urfrig 0

On Thursday, Sept. 21, dozens of 5C students, faculty and staff gathered in Pomona College’s Womxn’s Union (WU) for a discussion on the cultural phenomenon “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig. The film has been heralded as a catalyst for conversation about feminism, corporatism, patriarchy and other pertinent issues. Three Pomona

Everything you need to know about your mandatory flu vaccine

September 29, 2023 12:11 am Ambika Gupta 0

Fall is falling, leaves are leaving, and it’s time for the annual flu shot. The flu shot is mandatory for all 5C undergraduate students, who must be vaccinated by Oct. 31, 2023. Flu shot clinics will be available at all of the 5Cs beginning in October. The flu shot clinics

In memoriam: Philanthropist and business leader Robert Addison Day

September 29, 2023 12:07 am Ashley Park 0

Longtime Claremont McKenna College (CMC) trustee, philanthropist and champion of 5C finance students Robert Addison Day CM ’65 died at the age of 79 on Sept. 14. His passing was announced in an email sent to CMC’s student body on Sept. 18. Day was born in 1943 in Los Angeles

Rom-Com in Review: ‘Sex And The City’ is for the cynical romantics

September 29, 2023 12:14 am Nadia Hsu 0

“Sex and the City” is considered by many as the defining rom-com of the early 2000s. For a show all about the ins and outs of love, reflects Rom-com columnist Nadia Hsu, it’s awfully cynical of romance.

The Golden Antlers open mic night: Just try it!

September 29, 2023 12:11 am Ananya Vinay 0

The Golden Antlers’ first open mic event of the year kicked off with an enthusiastic lineup of performers, covering topics ranging from the trials and tribulations of dating to coming out of the closet.

Kit’s Controller Corner: Climbing the mountain — Celeste and the difficulty in gender identity realization

September 28, 2023 11:46 pm Kit Kumar 0

Trans representation in media has been less than perfect. Video game columnist Kit Kumar believes Celeste enables players to truly connect to the transgender experience.

A red-pilled and renovated Motley takes students down the rabbit hole at ‘The Motrix’

September 28, 2023 11:39 pm Anna Peterson 0

Since 1974, the Motley Coffeehouse has served as a beloved institution on the Scripps College campus. On Sept. 21, 5C students with long leather jackets, sleek black sunglasses and slicked back hairstyles gathered for an evening of ambient green lighting, live music and colorful drink options at the coffeehouse’s annual opening party, “The Motrix.”

OPINION: Take a class! (on Latin American history)

September 29, 2023 1:23 am Aaron Matsuoka 0

Aaron Matsuoka PZ ’26 argues the importance of education on Latin American history.

OPINION: 5C students should ditch the 1-10 ‘hotness’ scale

September 29, 2023 12:44 am Vaidehi Srinivasan 0

If you’ve heard the misogynistic whisperings of women being ranked on their looks around campus and have felt freaked out, Vaidehi Srinivasan PO ’27 wants you to know that you’re not alone.

OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile

September 29, 2023 12:43 am Lizette Gonzalez 0

Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.

OPINION: Can we eliminate ASPC apathy?

September 21, 2023 10:01 pm Anjali Suva 0

For many first-years, ASPC elections can elicit disillusionment and apathy, writes Anjali Suva PO ’27.

ACEing Autism creates a safe space to learn and play for children on the autistic spectrum

September 28, 2023 9:38 pm Harold Fuson 0

ACEing it — Arjun Krishnan PO 24’ established a 5C chapter of ACEing Autism, opening up opportunities for children on the spectrum in the Inland Empire to find a love for the game of tennis.

She made that b**** famous: Taylor Swift puts Travis Kelce on the map

September 28, 2023 9:13 pm Ansley Washburn 0

We’re sorry but the old Travis Kelce can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Because his reputation has forever been shaped by America’s pop princess, Ms. Taylor Swift herself. And we’re ready for it.

All they do is win: P-P women’s soccer continues perfect win streak with victory over Redlands

September 28, 2023 9:10 pm Ansley Washburn 0

Sagehens steamrolls on; P-P women soccer pushed their perfect win streak to 9-0 in a 3-1 victory over Redlands, continuing their best start in the history of the Women’s soccer program.

Sagehens volleyball defeats Whittier Poets in regular season opener

September 28, 2023 8:25 pm Magdalena Papa 0

After a stretch of losses to close out pre-season play, the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) Volleyball team took care of business last Friday against Whittier, sweeping the Poets and sending them home empty handed.