Despite Controversy, CMC Pirate Party to be 5C Event

Claremont McKenna College (CMC)’s annual Pirate Party, one of the school’s signature traditions, will be held this Saturday, Apr. 30, during Alumni Weekend. Amidst the festivities' planning and anticipation, debate over this year’s attendance and policies have stirred controversy between the Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College (ASCMC) and the administration. Pirate

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At 7C Disability Summit, Students and Faculty Discuss Identity, Oppression

The first annual Disability Summit at the Claremont Colleges was held on Pomona College’s campus last Saturday, Feb. 27, bringing together students, faculty, and staff from across the consortium. The summit, which was student-run and co-sponsored by the Claremont University Consortium Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC), aimed to facilitate conversations around disability identity and

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Chaplain Search Process Raises Questions

In Dec. 2015, the Council of Presidents of the Claremont colleges authorized the addition of full-time Muslim and Protestant chaplain positions to the McAlister Center for Religous Activities. However, some faculty members and students have recently raised concerns regarding the search process for the new chaplains. “The CUC (Claremont University Consortium) has not been forthcoming

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Under Investigation: Trespasser Apprehended on Pomona Campus

An unidentified trespasser was apprehended and arrested in the early hours of last Saturday, Jan. 30, on Pomona College’s campus. The trespasser was first encountered near Doms Lounge and arrested an hour later near Bridges Auditorium. Campus Security handled the incident, working with the Claremont Police Department. “One of our officers

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