A Huffington Post article last Monday directed attention to executive producer Shonda Rhimes’s pwning of a random Twitter user, who proclaimed, “The gay scenes in Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder are too much. There is no point and they add nothing to the plot.” Rhimes transformed the
Author: Hunter Reardon
More Californias, More Problems
The potentially referendum-bound measure to split California into six states, authored by Silicon Valley investor Timothy Draper, is a terrible idea. It’s also more probable than you think. The measure, which would require the collection of 807,615 signatures before July 18 to make it onto the ballot, would place Los
CMC Explores Gender-Neutral Housing Option
The ultramodern Kravis Center’s smooth, burnt-crimson walls and LEED Silver/Gold certification attest to Claremont McKenna College’s (CMC) dedication to the contemporary. But in offering gender-neutral housing options for its students, CMC has found itself behind the three other co-ed undergraduate colleges in Claremont and most other liberal arts colleges in
Klawe Presentation Spurs Controversy at Chinese Forum
A presentation to be delivered by Harvey Mudd College (HMC) President Maria Klawe at an information technology forum in China on Nov. 2 was nearly called off when forum organizers deemed her presentation, “Increasing the Representation of Females in Computing Careers,” to be too controversial. The conference, the first-ever Chief
Kohoutek Nearly $6000 Over Budget
Pitzer College’s annual Kohoutek Music and Arts Festival spent close to $6,000 more than it was allocated last year, forcing the Pitzer Student Senate to tap into its budget reserves and raising questions about accounting practices for Pitzer clubs and organizations. According to Senate Treasurer Amy Brownstein PZ ’13, Kohoutek’s
Pomona Cut Energy Use by Eight Percent in 2010-2011 Year
From the Organic Farm to the residence halls, from the academic buildings to the dining halls, Pomona College is cutting its energy use and is now five million kilowatt-hours greener than it was last year. On Oct. 28 the school released its 2010-2011 Sustainability Report, which highlights the college’s efforts
5Cs Top Fulbright Rankings Again
The Claremont Colleges have come out on top once again. On Oct. 23, the Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Pitzer College as the top liberal arts institution for students winning Fulbright Scholarships for International Study, tied with Smith College in Massachusetts. Pomona College was ranked third. Founded in 1946, the
Keck Professor Patents Heart Attack Therapy
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences (KGI) Professor Ian Phillips and University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Medicine Yao Liang Tang were granted a patent Sept. 13 for their research involving the isolation and use of stem cells in the recovery of heart attack patients and patients suffering from
Scripps Goes Green to Save Green
Scripps College President Lori Bettison-Varga approved a sustainability proposal from the school’s Budget and Planning Committee Sept. 7 that will save the school $184,000 this year and make the college much more sustainable. The proposal, which involves limiting the amount of college material that is printed and altering the offerings
Claremont Man Stages Arrest in Organic Farm Access Dispute
Long-time resident of Claremont and three-time candidate for Claremont City Council Michael Keenan was arrested on Sept. 22 for trespassing on the Pomona College Organic Farm. He planned his own arrest to bring to light his distaste with recent enforcement of the farm’s access policies. “Keenan was banned because he