On Oct. 15, acclaimed poet, playwright and essayist, Claudia Rankine, read excerpts from her upcoming book “Triage” to the Claremont community. Rankine’s writing often touches on the intimate fault lines of American politics and social injustices. Her newest work brings attention to climate change, racism and the grief she feels for it. For many 5C students, who are growing up in an era marked by climate catastrophe and political restriction, this idea felt exceptionally pertinent.
Author: Audrey Green
Audrey between (YouTube) frames: Jubilee and the decline of curious discourse
Close your eyes, and you can already picture the scene: a circle of foldable chairs, an eerie clinical glow of studio lights, maybe even an oversized clock sitting ominously in the center of the room. Jubilee and other media companies have drawn the attention of many 5C students for their jarring political debate videos.
Audrey between frames: ‘The Paper’ is good, but ‘The Office’ remains untouchable
Making a successful spin-off of “The Office” is a seemingly impossible task. This year, loyal fans eagerly awaited the release of “The Paper,” which premiered on Sept. 4, and claimed to be a nostalgic, worthwhile comparison. The show takes place within the same fictional universe and follows the production crew’s
Where the night ends: Moments shared at the Claremont Colleges’ after-hour spots
Claremont students tend to be strongly attached to their end-of-night rituals. Before friends go their separate ways, after the party has been shut down and the midnight cravings begin to hit –– a sporadic plan always arises. From The Hub at CMC to Pitzer’s Shakedown to Jay’s Place at Mudd, students across the 5Cs find community and respite on the side of their midnight snacks.
Pomona’s performative male contest: Voting between sincerity and satire
He walks among us. One may think that he’s just another Claremont student with a love for literature and a sweet treat, but the truth is something far more calculated. In fact, that tote bag full of Angela Davis and Labubus that he’s always carrying around — purely ornamental. They
LinkedIn culture at the 5Cs
LinkedIn, widely used by students to connect with peers and potential employers in their industry, fosters a competitive culture complete with a professional linguistic bent. Students noted that LinkedIn sometimes feels more like another form of social media, where users curate resumes as part of their online persona.
‘The Right to Look’: A talk with Professor Behdad on Orientalism and the dangers of ‘objective’ photography
Dr. Ali Behdad, UCLA literature professor and director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, gave a talk titled “The Right to Look: Photography and Colonial Vision” on Nov. 14 at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theater.
Voting clubs across the 5Cs promote civic engagement
Voting clubs across the 5Cs are fostering civic engagement beyond the 2024 election. Through voter registration assistance, nonpartisan information on propositions, and community events, Claremont Colleges League of Women Voters (LWV), Every Vote Counts Claremont (EVC) and the Claremont Initiative for Voter Engagement Strategies (CIVES) empower students with the knowledge and resources to actively participate in democracy.
Scripps Candy Hop marks the beginning of Halloweekend
On the morning of Oct. 31, Scripps students partook in the cherished annual Candy Hop, where they went across campus to various resource centers and offices to collect candy.
Pitzer BSU’s third Black Flea Market showcases Black creatives and entrepreneurs
The third Black Flea Market, organized by the Pitzer Black Student Union (BSU), took place on Oct. 6 at Pitzer College’s Mounds, featuring student vendors, DJs and local businesses.