Queer Asian Reads: Why I struggled with Nghi Vo’s reimagining of The Great Gatsby

When book columnist Reia Li PO ‘24 first read Nghi Vo’s novel, “The Chosen and the Beautiful” (2021), she had mixed feelings. It wasn’t until she read Vo’s next book, “Siren Queen” (2022), that she understood why.

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Claremont students organize with local tenants for permanent eviction protections

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, over 20 members of the 5C student group Inclusive Claremont joined Claremont Tenants United to advocate for stronger renter protections at the first of two listening sessions held by the City. Tenants of Monarch Terrace apartments pushed for the city of Claremont to organize these listening

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Queer Asian Reads: Spirits unleashed in Zen Cho’s fantasy masterpiece

Columnist Reia Li PO ‘24 wanted a way to connect to Chinese traditions despite being physically separated from their place of origin. “Spirit Abroad,” a collection of short stories that puts Chinese and Malaysian mythological creatures in more modern contexts, allowed her to do just that.

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Facing potential litigation, Claremont denies state’s claim that it broke housing laws over Larkin Place

The Claremont City Council is defending its decision to reject granting an easement to Larkin Place, a proposed affordable housing development, after being accused of violating state of California housing law.

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Monarch Terrace residents get relief from eviction threats, following Claremont city council’s eviction moratorium

The Claremont City Council voted Tuesday evening to adopt a temporary urgency ordinance banning “renovictions” — forced evictions for renovation purposes — for six months, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, when COVID-19 tenant protections expire in Los Angeles County.  The vote comes after months of organizing by residents of Monarch Terrace

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What’s going on with Larkin Place? Legal troubles loom for Claremont over affordable housing initiative

Throughout Claremont’s residential areas, many homes have signs on their front lawns reflecting both support and opposition for Larkin Place, a proposed affordable housing development for vulnerable populations in the city.

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¿Qué está pasando con Larkin Place? Problemas legales acechan a Claremont relacionados a su nuevo proyecto de viviendas económicas

En la zona residencial de Claremont, muchas casas tienen letreros en sus jardines que muestran apoyo u oposición hacia Larkin Place, un proyecto de desarrollo de viviendas económicamente accesibles para comunidades marginadas en la ciudad. 

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Climate strike rally encourages 5Cs to ‘Speak Out’

In solidarity with over 500 Climate Strikes happening worldwide, dozens of students from across the Claremont Colleges gathered last Friday at Pomona College’s Walker Beach to participate in a climate strike rally and share their personal experiences with climate change. 

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