Claremont has long been synonymous with higher education. As the “city of trees and PhDs,” the tiny town on the border of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire has been influenced by the colleges that have called it home since their founding in 1887.
As another school year nears its halfway point, TSL spoke with various stakeholders in the community to better understand the impact students and faculty at the 5Cs have on the local economy.
Author: Charlotte Renner
Pomona College bans two 5C students from campus following Oct. 7 memorial disturbance
Pomona College has identified and banned two 5C students from their campus as part of an ongoing investigation into a disruption at an Oct. 7 memorial hosted by Claremont Hillel.
Women’s club volleyball wins Division 2AA national championships, battles for more funding
The Panthers clawed their way to victory at the Women’s Division 2AA National Championships on April 19. The Claremont Colleges women’s club volleyball team competed against teams from across the country and beat American University in the finals to claim the trophy.
How March Madness streaming deals expose a deeper problem of sexism in sports
Amidst the mayhem of brackets and betting, Charlotte Renner PZ ’27 critiques the streaming deals that perpetuate a pattern of sexism in sports viewership. As a lover of all things sports, Renner hopes to see a change in how women’s athletes are supported and appreciated.
What happens off the field?: How 5C athletes mingle at mixers
Romantic setups or just another team-building activity? All is answered in this Valentine’s Day special on varsity mixers at the 5Cs.
Stags stomp Beavers in dominant 29-point win with playoff hopes looming large
On Saturday, Feb. 1 the Stags claimed a commanding 96-67 victory over the Caltech Beavers, moving to 8-2 in SCIAC play this season. On the heels of their historic Sweet 16 run last year in the NCAA tournament, there are high expectations for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) men’s basketball.
P-P cross country shows out at home invitational after pre-nationals win
After flying to top finishes at the NCAA Division III Pre-Nationals, the Hens returned to the nest for the annual Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) Cross Country Invite on Saturday, Oct. 20. The men’s team placed first in the 8K and the women’s team placed second in the 6K behind rivals Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS).
The more you know: An inside look into the 5C sports clubs
What do surfing, the circus and rock climbing have in common? Each of these activities has a club at the 5Cs. These clubs and many more assembled on Walker Beach Wednesday, Sept. 4 to pitch their clubs to new members.
A world beyond Division III: The importance of going to professional sports games in college
We all love the Sixth Street games — standing in the rain for the first quarter of P-P vs CMS football was a core first year memory for me. But sometimes I miss the allure of real stadium lights, the camaraderie with people you’ve never met, and the intense fandom of professional sports. Watching highlights of Colorado Rapids games (because who actually has an MLS-Apple TV package) from my dorm just doesn’t really cut it. When LA is so close, why not hop in someone’s car to make the trip and see your team? In my opinion, it’s the best way to spend time with friends and make new ones.
Stags stomp Bulldogs on day two of series, come one step closer to playoffs
Stags baseball sent the Redland Bulldogs to the pound with a 9-6 morning win and a 13-3 mercy rule victory in the afternoon on Saturday, April 13. After falling behind in game one of their series Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) came back in a big way thanks to a strong performance on the mound from Aaron Herst CM ’26 and big hits up and down the lineup.