Currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain, Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 details her arduous journey to Morocco for a recent weekend trip. Full flights and long lines ultimately taught her to savor every moment of the trip.
Author: Parishi Kanuga
Notes from Spain: the power of siestas
Currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain, Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 reflects on how the Spanish siesta has changed her way of life. Might we take the siesta as an example of how to slow down and deprioritize productivity?
Notes from Spain: The adjustment period
Every student studying abroad will take at least a few weeks to adjust to their new surroundings. Study abroad columnist Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 writes from Seville, Spain about getting used to culture shock and a relaxed pace of life in her new locale.
Claremont Colleges celebrate solar eclipse at Pomona’s Estella Courtyard
Estella Courtyard at Pomona College became a vibrant hub for a solar eclipse viewing, attracting students, professors, families and even pets on Apr. 8.
OPINION: The 5Cs need a grass culture
Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 came to the 5Cs excited to spend time on the numerous green spaces provided, but has only been disappointed.
Students split on CMC modern art installations: Misunderstood masterpieces or hot messes?
The public art collection at CMC has significantly increased its footprint in recent years, but students have yet to reach a general consensus regarding the art’s appeal.
OPINION: Stop saying sorry
Catching herself in an unnecessary apology, Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 is peeved at the instinctual “sorry” that women are socialized to.
Taking Wine and Dine to the Next Level at the Ath: Laura Catena on the wine industry
Dr. Laura Catena, wine expert and medical doctor, spoke at CMC’s Athenaeum on Feb. 19. The Ath offered an exceptional selection of wines from Bodega Catena Zapata, Catena’s renowned family winery in Argentina. Catena discussed her transition from medicine to leading her family’s winery in Argentina, highlighting the significance of high-altitude vineyards, the impact of climate change on viticulture and the importance of worker well-being for economic success. The talk fell on the last day of CMC’s annual Family Weekend.
OPINION: Being bored doesn’t have to be boring
Waiting in a long line can be easily avoided by scrolling through TikTok, but Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 sees the beauty in being bored.
Claremont Village’s Nosy Neighbors relocates to Yale Avenue
Nosy Neighbors Coffee & Donuts, a popular café in Claremont Village known for its signature orange ambiance and freshly fried donuts, has recently moved to a larger space on Yale Avenue. Previously located in a cozy, 180 square-foot location on Harvard Avenue, the move was motivated by high customer demand and the need for more indoor seating, according to owner Keith Strenger.