Sitting atop the Premier League, Arsenal is currently facing the impossible task of breaking Chelsea’s record-breaking 2004-05 season, in which they conceded just 15 goals. Ten games into the season, the Gunners have conceded three goals in 10 games, and are currently on track to break the record. Otto Fritton PZ ’27 discusses Arsenal’s true chances of breaking the records, as well as the problems they may face en route.
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The Writing Process: Why writing is unfair — and why that’s ok!
Otto Fritton PZ ’27 returns with his column, “The Writing Process.” Working on his debut novel, Fritton has long grappled with Stephen King’s words about what makes great writing, specifically in the register of voice.
The Writing Process: How not to compute your writing
Otto Fritton PZ ’27 used to write like he was solving a math equation. Mimicking others’ writing like a copy-and-paste equation, his stories continued to reflect a stubborn, rushed voice that ultimately left him humiliated. His new formula: Ignore the easy solution.
The Writing Process: Park benches, 80s synthpop and Toni Morrison
Writing and divining a story is an exercise in extremes, superstitions and eccentricities. From Jack Kerouac’s amphetamine-fueled writing benders that birthed “On The Road” to the rigor and intentionality that bore Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” the rituals that create the craft bear the marks on the work itself. Otto Fritton, PZ ‘27 provides a view into his ritual and the authors he is inspired by as he wraps up his first manuscript.
Losing? Haven’t heard of it; Athenas waltz past Warhawks 7-0 to continue strong start to season
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Women’s Tennis continued their reign of dominance on Friday, March 28, smiting a new challenger. The University of Wisconsin Whitewater found themselves bested at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center, as CMS secured a 7-0 victory.
La Remontada, Claremont edition: The Pears capture the art of the sports comeback
Otto Fritton PZ ’27, captain of the Claremont Colleges men’s club soccer team, watched as the Pears managed to pull themselves out of a 2-0 deficit to win on senior day. The comeback led him to reflect on two of the most similarly memorable moments he has witnessed.
Trophies all around: CMS and P-P swim into nationals as champions
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) and Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) swam into the playoffs, both squads leaving the SCIAC championships with a trophy. The CMS men’s team took home first place for the sixth consecutive season, and the women got second. The P-P women took home the first-place trophy for the second year in a row, while the men took home second. Both teams had standout individual performances, propelling them both into nationals.
Sub-varsity struggles: The chronicles of being a club athlete
What are the struggles of being a club athlete? Otto Fritton PZ ‘27 explores the indecision many club athletes face, weighing their love for the sport against their abilities and commitment levels.
Stay humble, eh? What’s gone wrong with Manchester City
What is going wrong with Manchester City? Otto Fritton PZ ’27 explores the possible reasons behind the four-time reigning champions’ demise. For him, there are multiple explanations, yet most can be attributed to a season-ending injury to Ballon D’or winner Rodri.
Sagehens beat Athenas for the first time since 2013 in five-set rivalry meetup
The Sagehens volleyball celebrated both their graduating players and a monumental win on Friday, Nov. 8, besting heavily favored Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. With both teams having already secured SCIAC tournament spots, the Sagehens handed the Athenas their second loss of the season in a nail-biting five-set thriller.