Author: Mitchell Marmon

The Inland Empire theater troupe Ophelia’s Jump performed Moises Kaufman’s 33 Variations at Pomona College’s Allen Theatre Sept. 5 to Sept. 14. The play, spawned by the music of Ludwig von Beethoven, debuted on Broadway in 2009 and tells the journey of a musicologist in failing health due to her debilitating

Fifty is a milestone, indicator of longevity, and time to celebrate accomplishments. Pitzer College, the youngest of the 5Cs, is turning 50 and celebrating that milestone in a big way this weekend. Coinciding with Alumni Weekends across the Claremont Colleges, Pitzer’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will culminate on the night of

“Kohoutek Is Real Life; It’s Not a Hologram.” With a theme like that, it’s certainly not clear what attendees should expect from the music festival this year. Will we see an electric cellist playing from a tree on the mounds, a weathered garage rock band reprimanding the crowd, giant papier-maché

Claremont will get a glimpse into the unique, ever-changing world of self-expression in the form of home-published, toner-laden pamphlets called “zines,” full of a diverse collection of materials that include recipes, political manifestos, creative stories, and much more. Zinesters from the greater Los Angeles area and Southern California are coming

At the Living History Garden, traditional Tongva herb plants twist around each other in one section, grapevines hang in another, and citrus trees grow on the hillside. Located at the Chaffey Communities Cultural Center in Upland, the garden breathes life into the native history of the area. The Chaffey Center

Hundreds of handheld luminaria will replace the Claremont McKenna College track stadium lights Saturday, April 5. The Luminaria Ceremony is part of the Claremont edition of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life, the goal of which is “to create a world with more birthdays.”  Run at the 5Cs

For many students involved with classical music at the 5Cs, music has been a lifelong endeavor that they do not plan to abandon any time soon. Countless hours of practice have gone into getting where they are, and they enjoy playing, both for themselves and others. And yet, there is

As teenagers, we dream about residence hall life long before it becomes a reality. We imagine rooms furnished to our fancy, parties, and neckties on the door handle.  In many ways, the residence hall room represents the first foray into freedom for incoming first-years. Students are able to experiment and create a

Though many students are familiar with popular 5C live music events such as Pitzer College’s Kohoutek Music and Arts Festival or Pomona College’s No-Chella, recent years have seen a waning interest in live music across the campuses, a scarcity of student musicians, and a growing popularity of electronic DJs.  Jennifer

This academic year marks the 50th anniversary of Pitzer College, and between alumni receptions, fundraisers, and impromptu parties offering free food on the mounds, the college has had plenty of opportunities to reflect on its identity in middle age. The exhibition “Arthur Dubinsky: The Life and Times of Pitzer College”