On March 7, Scripps showcased a screening of “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” which told the story of Scripps alum and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords’ experience recovering from being shot in the head and advocating for gun control. Giffords, the film’s producer Lisa Erspamer and co-founder and executive director of Giffords’ nonprofit Peter Ambler answered questions from the audience after the screening.
Author: Emma Newman
Club Soda offers social community free of alcohol
Maddy McCue CM ‘23 wanted a way to make friends and socialize on Saturday nights that didn’t involve alcohol. As a result, they formed Club Soda, a Saturday night social space that was designed to do just that.
Emergency Services Club, End Overdose work to provide students with resources to end fentanyl overdoses
Fentanyl strips and NARCAN are coming to the 5Cs. In an attempt to reduce fentanyl-related incidents and overdoses, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) club and the End Overdose organization are working with college student bodies and organizations at the Claremont Colleges to make fentanyl strips and NARCAN accessible to students across the 5Cs.
Student art on full display at the Benton, spotlights mutual aid efforts
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art hosted 5C Student Art Market, where student artists sold a variety of artwork, ranging from clothing to prints.
Disney meets linguistics in Pitzer professor Carmen Fought’s new book
Pitzer linguistics professor Carmen Fought and Pitzer alumna Karen Eisenhauer PZ ’13 recently published their book, “Language and Gender in Children’s Animated Films.”
Fischli’s Animals plays their heart out across Claremont Colleges
Studnet band Fischli’s Animals has made a name for themselves despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and a founding member studying abroad.
Has Fizz fizzled out? New social media app receives mixed reviews after Claremont takeover
An ambitious marketing strategy initially had students abuzz about the new social media app, but lately, Fizz has gone flat.
‘A solidarity space’: 5C students center Iranian voices at Stand with Iran event
Stand with Iran, an event open to students throughout the Claremont Colleges, took place on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Pitzer’s Grove House.
Pomona unveils latest artist exhibition ‘5 Indices on a Tortured Body’
Starting Oct. 8, Pomona will display Wardell Milan’s “5 Indices on a Tortured Body” exhibition on five billboards around the school.
Alison Bjorkedal: A story of harp, Hollywood and the heart
She’s worked with the likes of Madonna and even won a Grammy, but harpist Alison Bjorkedal says being a Pomona professor has been one of her most exciting experiences yet.