A recent breakthrough in the study of human brain organoids should turn our attention away from whether ChatGPT is conscious to whether these organoids are. In her column this week, Hannah Frasure PO ‘24 explains why.
Author: Hannah Frasure
Neuronal News: What’s our obsession with angsty brain memes?
Have you ever wondered why our generation is so obsessed with memes about the brain, all of which have a depressing overtone?
Neuronal News: What TikTok’s self-diagnosis trend misses about mental health
The trendiness of self-diagnosis on social media with Gen Z obscures the fact that “mental illness is more than just the sum of unwell parts,” argues Hannah Frasure PO ’24.
Ukrainian students organize vigil honoring Ukraine’s ‘strength and ingenuity’ in face of Russian invasion
On Friday, Feb. 24, students organized a 5C-wide vigil at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center to commemorate the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The vigil was followed by an indoor Q&A session at Scripps College’s Motley Coffeehouse about the actions the 5C community can take to help Ukrainians.
Neuronal News: Gen Z, are we in a psychedelic renaissance or dark age?
Psychedelics are no stranger to the 5Cs, and their influence is only growing –– beyond Claremont, too. Neuroscience columnist Hannah Frasure PO ’24 evaluates both sides of its increasing popularity.
‘A single spark can start a fire’: 5C students with ties to China take risks to put up political posters
Around the Claremont Colleges, anonymous posters denouncing Chinese policies and politicians have gone up and down since mid-October, as some students on campus find themselves disillusioned with the trajectory of the Chinese government.
Scientist Katie Pollard PO ’95 nationally recognized for groundbreaking biology research
Pomona alumni and scientist Katie Pollard was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her groundbreaking work in biology.
Scripps, Pomona announce post-Thanksgiving mandatory testing; Pitzer, Harvey Mudd to require booster
With COVID-19 cases rising and a busy travel season looming, several 5Cs announced updates to testing and booster requirements.
Two years later: following up with Pomona biology’s antiracism commitment
In June 2020, Pomona College’s Biology department publicly declared its commitment to working toward an end to institutional and individual racism. Two years later, TSL revisited the status of the commitment and what it entailed for the future of the department. The 2020 statement, signed by all faculty and staff