Revamping the Regency (era): ‘Pride and Prejudice’ production puts a new spin on an old story

This past weekend, Pomona’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” went up in the Seaver Theatre. The play, written by Kate Hamill, is a hilarious and exciting adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. The show was a fun experience for both die-hard fans of the novel and complete strangers to Regency-era literature alike, and the production team put a lot of effort and thought into aspects such as costume design.

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‘Yoga Play’ provides commentary on the wellness industry

The Pomona College Theatre Department’s production of “Yoga Play” ran from March 5 to 8 in the Allen Theater at the Seaver Theatre Complex. The play, in which three executives of a fictional apparel company, Jojomon, must resolve a PR crisis, provides hilarious commentary on capitalism and wellness culture.

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A new era: How the 5Cs are responding to generative AI

Student use of artificial intelligence chatbots in coursework is growing rapidly. For some, this is an exciting technological development – but for others, it raises concerns of academic integrity in the classroom. Professors are responding to artificial intelligence in a variety of ways, such as finding opportunities to incorporate it into their curriculum or banning computers from class altogether.

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