The Student Life

Chodosh leaves CMC for six-month sabbatical

September 15, 2023 12:54 am Annabelle Ink 0

This fall, students at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) returned to campus eager to embrace the same intense, high-energy community they left back in May. One thing, however, was different — Hiram Chodosh, who has served as CMC’s president for the last ten years, was gone. On Jul. 1, Chodosh began

Political engagement, inclusion, and connection: A look into 5C-wide South Asian affinity groups

September 15, 2023 12:21 am Nitya Gupta 0

Where can you eat dosa, party to South Asian music or learn about political activism? At the Claremont Colleges, there are two 5C-wide South Asian affinity groups, where students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan and the Maldives come together to build community. The 5C South Asian

Scripps grant funding for undocumented and low-income students revoked

September 15, 2023 12:13 am Fiona Herbold 0

On Monday, Aug. 28, Scripps College President Amy Marcus-Newhall announced in an email to the community that the Schuler Initiative will no longer be donating $15 million to the college it had previously promised, due to the state of the financial market. Scripps announced the grant last September, accompanied by

Congresswoman Judy Chu details the fight to re-codify reproductive rights

September 15, 2023 12:11 am Sara Cawley 0

This Monday, Scripps College Public Events and the Laspa Center for Leadership hosted U.S. Rep. Judy Chu D-Ca., who serves California’s 28th district in Congress, for a presentation and Q&A about reproductive healthcare and justice. Around 40 students and faculty members gathered to hear Representative Chu’s talk, with some students

Kit’s Controller Corner: FromSoftware is challenging video game elitism

September 15, 2023 12:22 am Kit Kumar 0

Video game columnist Kit Kumar CMC ’26 shares their thoughts on FromSoftware’s Armored Core series and their notorious legacy of being exceptionally difficult to crack.

Rom-Com in Review: The Comforting Absurdity of Four Weddings and a Funeral

September 15, 2023 12:04 am Nadia Hsu 0

Rom-coms, once the supreme rulers of movie theaters and the Box Office, has witnessed a mighty downfall. Rom-com columnist Nadia Hsu PO ’27 has come to

First-Year Frolic: Hilary hijinks

September 14, 2023 11:56 pm Andrew Barber 0

For freshmen around the country, the first week of school is filled with anxiety. As if they didn’t have enough on their plate, first years at the 5Cs also had to worry about the first hurricane to hit Californian shores in 84 years! Freshman columnist Andrew Barber reflects on the hype around Hurricane Hillary and whether and whether it lived up to everyone’s expectations.

Moments to Savor: a Trader Joe’s run, literally

September 14, 2023 11:46 pm Emily Kim 0

The first couple weeks back on campus are always hectic. For returning students, it’s a time to resume habits and cultivate new ones. Food columnist Emily Kim PO ’25 reflects on the pros and cons of running to Trader Joe’s.

OPINION: A message to first-generation Latine first-years

September 14, 2023 11:27 pm Lizette Gonzalez 0

Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 is a first-gen, Latine first-year. Safe spaces have been crucial during her transition to the 5Cs, but she has noticed a major issue with actually addressing the major culture shock experienced by students like her.

OPINION: First-year FOMO feels unavoidable, but you’re not alone

September 14, 2023 11:15 pm Michelle Zhang 0

Reckoning with FOMO during first-year orientation week can feel impossible. But don’t worry! You’re not alone, writes Michelle Zhang PO ’27.

OPINION: Professors, ChatGPT isn’t the enemy

September 14, 2023 11:07 pm Joanne Oh 0

Despite the frightening claims of the existential threat of AI, particularly on scholarly work and human thought, Joanne Oh PZ ’25 wants us to realize it’s not all bad: this is an opportunity to grow with technology rather than against it.

Diversity & Inclusion: A summary of staff demographics and projects

April 28, 2023 12:38 am Annika White 0

As the 7Cs’ paper of record, we aim to serve our community by telling the stories that matter. In the spirit of holding our organization accountable and devoted to transparency, we are releasing the findings from our staff demographics survey this spring.

Foxes women rugby step to the peak with the move to Division I

September 14, 2023 11:06 pm Ameya Teli 0

Foxes fly forward; Claremont foxes women rugby prepare to make the jump to Division 1 after back to back championships in Division 2

Breaking Boundaries: Greenshirts Inspire Inclusivity and Intensity

September 14, 2023 11:00 pm Mac Kelley 0

Scorching their opponents and leaving disc-shaped scars, the Claremont Greenshirts, trailblazing gender policy encourages a uniquely welcoming community. The Greenshirts are the 5C women and gender expansive ultimate frisbee club team open to everyone, regardless of gender, skill or past experience.

Channeling disappointment into motivation: CMS loses to WashU during annual East-West Battle

September 14, 2023 10:50 pm Magdalena Papa 0

Athenas served, but they did not eat. On Friday, Sept. 8th, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) women’s volleyball team suffered their first loss of the season, conceding to the Washington University Bears 3-2 in the annual East-West Battle hosted at Roberts Pavilion.

Sagehens men’s soccer snap preseason losing streak with victory over Linfield

September 14, 2023 10:43 pm Adam Akins 0

All nested in, the Sagehens men’s soccer team kicked off the last game of their preseason with a bang, defeating the Linfield Wildcats 3-2 in an eventful back-and-forth showdown on Sunday, Sept. 10.