Gaymer Nights have become a staple event at the Queer Resource Center of the Claremont Colleges, taking place 3-4 times per semester for at least five years. QRC student associate Milagros Montalvo PO ’18 said that although she does not remember when Gaymer Nights were first introduced, the QRC records
Author: Karen Song
Doubtful Of Netflix Original Movies? Check These Out
In last week’s issue, Victoria Anders PO ’18 discussed the ambitiously up-and-coming Netflix independent film industry, stating that she had no doubt Netflix would continue to produce original content, and gain more accolades as the company develops their independent programming. That being said, most people, including TSL film columnist
Sparkathon To Open The Gates Of Design Thinking
Human-centered design thinking, a panel of judges from one of the nation’s fastest growing financial software companies, and a group of eager students will come together this week for a day of collaboration and problem solving. Sparkathon, hosted by Pomona Ventures and sponsored by Intuit Inc., will take place at
5C Wordsmiths Bridges Colleges Through Creative Writing
When Alessandra Yu PO ’19 started at college, she struggled to find a creative writers’ community that spanned The Claremont Colleges. So, she took matters into her own hands, giving birth to the creative writing club 5C Wordsmiths. With the scattered variety of creative writers who had formed small groups
#Adulting Part II: A Self-Care Transformation
In Korean, there’s a saying that can be loosely translated into: “The first time you feel lonely after you move out of your parents’ house is when you catch a cold.” My mom said this to me constantly as I was moving into my senior year of high school because
Inspiring Change Through Words: Sarah Kay And Phil Kaye To Visit The 5Cs
World-renowned spoken word poets Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye have influenced millions with their performances and have continued to share their stories through one-on-one workshops with writers. This Sunday, a creative writing group called the 5C Wordsmiths will host the two artists in a workshop and performance. The two
The New ‘Queer Eye’: A Fight For Acceptance, Rather Than Tolerance
In February, Netflix premiered the new “Queer Eye,” a revival of the original American reality television series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” which aired 2003-2007 on cable network Bravo. By March, the show had garnered the attention of the masses, earning a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Not Your Typical Fraternity: Getting to Know Pomona College’s Sigma Tau
As the beginning of the semester comes to an end, thousands of young hopefuls at universities across the United States wrap up the much anticipated “rush” process — weeks of socializing, bidding, and interviewing in an attempt to become a part of a sorority or fraternity. Rushing season is marked
The Pitch Perfect Ladies Of 5C A Cappella Group Women’s Blue and White
The rehearsal began like any hangout between a group of friends. The ladies of Women’s Blue and White, a 5C a cappella group, filed in one by one, hot tea in hand, music sheets in the other. There was a lot of catching up, joking around, and even fruit
Take A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Pomona’s Studio 47
If you were at Pomona College’s New Student Orientation this year, chances are you sat in an auditorium and watched a hilarious video about a wilderness explorer discovering all the quirky characteristics of the campus and its people. Although the video provided top-notch entertainment, it didn’t even scratch the