In her column “Social media malignance,” Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 grapples with the negative social effects brought upon our generation after having grown up with internet platforms that unnaturally allow us to curate how we are perceived. “This outlet we’ve grown up with that allows us to present a “perfect” version of ourselves seems to have trained us to be profusely apologetic about the less-polished qualities that allow us to be known by others,” writes Cariker.
Author: Celeste Cariker
OPINION: Non-ideological revolution, now.
Conservative policy is so focused on the minutia of social issues and constructing illogical policy that they forget the majority of Americans; but Republicans believe the same things about us Liberals. Celeste Cariker PZ ‘28 believes that the party lines widening into an ocean spells irreconcilable differences for the American democratic system. The solution? Non-ideological revolution, now!“ In our current predicament, I worry that we will never again hear soothing and unifying concessions being made between party lines, like we saw in the election of 1960 for example,” Cariker writes. “Out of all the things we definitely should have left in the 1900s, the humane underbelly of politics should not have gone out of fashion. We must re-value the act of compromise.“
OPINION: Nationalist advertisement is the new plague in American politics
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has passed, rushing through the House and Senate on the back of a Republican majority — not on the merits of its policy. Following the discussion among elected officials in early July, the Republican party is straying from their mission to protect the American people and instead relying on marketing to present its agenda as the solution to American malaise. Celeste Cariker PZ ‘28 campaigns for a return to truth in American politics, demanding for policy solutions in the face of shiny marketing from the Republican party.
OPINION: The 5Cs need to stop promoting AI
Many of us cheer for labor rights and criticize billionaires, and then we turn around and ask ChatGPT a question. Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 critiques the Claremont Colleges and much of the student body for their uncritical embrace of artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasingly used to replace human labor in industries like fast food, customer service and transportation.
OPINION: Wendy Williams, please save the internet!
I miss the reign of Wendy Williams. Once upon a time, there was an aristocratic order to hate. We, the plebeian masses, would all dogpile on something for a while and then chambers would call to order, and speak to the needs of the people. Bygone is the era of the queen hater. Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 argues that we have grown self-important and rather annoying in the absence of a Queen Hater, and would love to go back under her grand rule.
OPINION: GOP and Trump’s political chaos mask his policy failures
As the GOP escalates its attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the Idaho House has taken steps to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark ruling that established federal same-sex marriage protections. Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 contends that these efforts — along with other sweeping measures like ending birthright citizenship — are not isolated policies but part of a broader “shock and awe” strategy.
Pitzer drafts new housing plan amid housing crisis and budget-deficit
The proposed housing plan meant to alleviate Pitzer’s housing crisis has been met with a wave of student criticism due to a lack of transparency during the drafting process.
OPINION: Elon Musk’s million-dollar-a-day rewards are undemocratic
Have you heard? Kamala Harris is for they/them, Trump is for you! Slogans, ads and unending campaigns fielded by billionaire super PACs most prominent of which beingElon Musk’s America PAC, which has been running a million dollar sweepstake for registered voters who sign a petition supporting first and second amendment rights. Celster Cariker PZ ‘28 argues that the small billionaire should be prohibited from throwing their wealth around at disproportionate rates to influence the outcome of elections.
HMC student organization ‘Mudders Against Murder’ protests defense contractors at career fair
Harvey Mudd College student organization Mudders Against Murder held a demonstration at the Linde Activities Center (LAC) courtyard on Wednesday, Sept. 25, to protest HMC’s hosting of weapons manufacturing and defense companies at its career fair. Responding to threats of disruption to the career fair on social media, HMC President
‘Food & Mood’: Pomona Dining Services hosts nutrition talk for 5C community
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, dietician-nutritionist Lisa Gibson held a mental health-focused talk titled “Food & Mood” in Frank Dining Hall’s Blue Room at Pomona College. Pomona Dining Services organized the talk to promote in-depth knowledge about good eating habits to the 5C community. “I felt like this topic of food