Claremont Tamasha — the 5Cs’ Bollywood dance club — showcased a Claremont-centered love story on April 10 in Big Bridges Auditorium. The theme, “A Claremont Love Story,” recounts a romance between a South Indian Pitzer College girl and a Pakistani Claremont McKenna College boy amid dances ranging from hip hop, Bhangra, Pakistani, South Indian, classical and more.
Author: Keeana Villamar
The Claremont Art Equity Initiative: Bridging the gap between art history and economics
Saturday, March 29, marked the Claremont Art Equity Initiative’s (CAEI) first major event as a new and emerging club at the 5Cs. More than 75 students and Claremont community members gathered on the rooftop of the Kravis Center for a silent auction of student artwork.
A discussion on prostitution policy with Melanie Thompson and Yasmin Z. Vafa
On March 7, leading advocates Melanie Thompson and Yasmin Z. Vafa discussed policies to best prevent exploitation and violence from sex trafficking. The discussion took place at the Athenaeum and was co-sponsored by the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights.
Sista-2-Sista: A resource for young Black girls in high school
Sista-2-Sista is a mentorship program that works to support and build connections between Black female college students and high schoolers, housed under Pomona College’s Draper Center for Community Partnerships. The student-run program pairs Black women at the 5Cs with local high schoolers, creating community and fostering spaces that prioritize Black sisterhood.
‘Creating Pathways’: Black mathematicians share their stories
Claremont Colleges professors Edray Goins and Talithia Williams are two of the many mathematicians featured in the recent documentary “Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Creating Pathways.” The film was screened on Feb. 19, alongside a reception with director George Cscicery and a panel discussion with Pomona alumni.
CSWA and Motley discuss future of coffeehouse’s decoration policy at town hall
The Motley and CSWA held a town hall discussion on Nov. 12 about regaining autonomy over the coffeehouse following its reopening.
Pomona College JBoard finds Claremont SJP guilty on one of six counts; issues seven sanctions including suspension of Instagram account
Pomona’s judicial council found Claremont SJP guilty of one of six violations of the college’s student code of conduct brought against the group.
CMC talks religion, race and gender in preparation for 2024 election
At the “Religion, Race, Gender, and the 2024 Election Conference,” panelists explored how identity, religion, and social change are shaping America’s political landscape.
Former Pitzer McConnell worker Adan Campos speaks out about employment termination
In an interview with CSWA, former Pitzer College employee Adan Campos talked about being fired last February while renewing his work permits.
Scripps heightens security after SJP organizes ‘study-in’ at Denison Library
Scripps College has ramped up its security protocols at Denison Library, according to an Oct. 16 email to the Scripps community. Mary Hatcher-Skeers, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, sent the email just one day before a “study-in” event hosted by Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine