‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns for a night of queer celebration

A stream of sequin-sparkling, fishnet-clad, costume-adorned students eagerly gathered outside of Pitzer’s Benson Theatre on Oct. 30, awaiting the first of two consecutive 5C productions of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The show not only fostered feelings of community amongst the audience, but also within the cast, who cited the foundation of community as one of their strongest reasons for joining the production.

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Humanities studio presents Nina Eidsheim on the sounds, art and philosophy of Wadada Leo Smith

On Oct. 2, the Humanities Studio hosted Nina Sun Eidsheim to speak on her latest book and research regarding sound and the work of musician and composer Wadada Leo Smith. The talk was titled, “Nina Sun Eidsheim on the Sounds, Art, & Philosophy of Wadada Leo Smith.”

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Claremont Closets: Diagnosing the lack of style among 5C men

Ellen Chapman’s SC ’27 latest installment of her fashion-forward column Claremont Closets turns attention to a group often overlooked in the world of fashion: college-aged men. What unforgivable style sins are the men of the 5Cs committing? And how can they improve their looks and step into their most voguish selves?

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