“Spell-Art: Multilingualism and Foreign-ness in Songs,” a talk by Pavel Lion (also as known as Psoy Korolenko) took place at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College on Monday, Apr. 18. Lion spoke about Jewish tradition, Yiddish songs, multilingualism, and art as translation. Lion is a Moscow-based singer and songwriter, translator, scholar, and journalist who has travelled
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Fifth Annual Sanskriti Performance Blends, Showcases South Asian Culture
After months of Sunday morning practices, Sanskriti, a celebration of South Asian culture, took place on Saturday, Apr. 2, at Pomona College's Big Bridges Auditorium. This was the fifth annual Sanskriti performance hosted by Ekta, an organization that represents the South Asian community on campus, and Claremont Tamasha, a Bollywood dance troupe. The performance included dance styles ranging from
Scripps Live Arts Makes Space for Feminism and Inclusion
On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 27, Scripps Live Arts took to The Motley with a set of beautiful performances by students from all the 5Cs. The event was cohosted with feminist group Gal Palace, and the two groups together provided a creative safe space for everyone, feminists and all.
Former Secretary of Energy Talks Fracking, Nuclear Power at Athenaeum
Energy plays an undeniably important role in politics, but could it be the single most influential factor? Former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham explored this question at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College on Monday, Feb. 15. In his talk, titled “Global Energy Challenges and Opportunities,” he discussed the role of energy in Venezuela and the
Diwali Lights up The New Year
Diwali is a widely-observed Hindu holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. This year’s Diwali festival was celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Pomona College’s Edmunds Ballroom. Hosted by the Claremont Hindu Society with support from a variety of campus organizations, the celebration welcomed students and faculty from all five colleges as well as the
Sitar, Tabla Performers Introduce Indian Classical Music at the 5Cs
A performance of Indian classical ragas took place at Harvey Mudd College's Drinkward Recital Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 28. With international performers Paul Livingstone on the sitar and Vineet Vyas on the tabla, the evening was an amalgamation of cultures that gave the audience a small taste of Indian classical music. Both people who were familiar
The Mitzvah Project Revisits WWII Experiences
In “The Mitzvah Project,” one soldier’s story revisits the Holocaust narrative, revealing the startling history of tens of thousands of “partial Jews.” This one-man play, followed by an informative lecture by the actor and playwright himself, was a powerful voice in representing the unseen victims of the Holocaust. The play focused on partial-Jewish soldiers fighting
The Cave Draws Talent for Open Mic
The atmosphere at Claremont Mckenna College's open mic last Friday, Sept. 25 was an intense mix of emotions as people discussed their passions and stories. Those who took tangential approaches to the open mic performed comical pieces about the international student experience, being lost and being found. The event was held by the CMC
Here and There: Navigating Slang in the Age of Abbreviations
You down to get turnt tonight? My first week of college, phrases like “Is everyone down to get hella turnt tonight?” and “I’m so up for that” were among the first paradoxes I overheard. It was my first day on campus, and I didn't want to sound confused so I followed with