April Out Loud is a month-long series of events and workshops organized by the creative writing collective 5Cs Out Loud. The month-long extravaganza began two years ago, and is now an annual feature put on by the organization. This year, the club has much grander plans for April Out Loud
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Pomona Museum of Art Under Scrutiny for Displaying Replicas
The Pomona College Museum of Art recently has come under media scrutiny for displaying replicas of sculptures created by artist Jack Goldstein. The replicas are a component of Part Two of the museum’s series It Happened at Pomona: Art at the Edge of Los Angeles 1969-1973, which focuses on art that
Uncommon Building for Uncommon Good
Nearly a year after its Earth Day groundbreaking in April last year, Greenspace is nearing completion. Local non-profit Uncommon Good is constructing the eco-friendly building to be used as office space. The Greenspace structure is is made up of Superadobe, a medium developed by Nader Khalili, an architect and consultant
5C Criminal Justice Network Hosts Annual Craft Fair
On Friday December 2 the 5C Criminal Justice Network is hosting their annual crafts fair. The event is in support of the L.A.-based non-profit organization Get on the Bus. “Every year for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day [Get on the Bus] raises money and organizes trips for kids to visit their
Diwali Celebration Brings Together 5C South Asian Community
The Hindu Society, Ekta (the 5C South Asian Club), and the Office of the Chaplains held a celebration of Diwali at the McAlister Center Nov. 12. Diwali is an annual Hindu festival, often referred to as the “festival of lights,” which celebrates the homecoming of Lord Rama after fourteen years
Special Edition Groove at the Grove Brings Hip Hop to Claremont
On Nov. 4, KSPC organized a special hip-hop edition of Groove at the Grove House at Pitzer College by inviting several artists from off-campus and a 5C group. Despite the cold weather and the highly popular SCAMFest happening the same evening, Groove at the Grove proved to be a successful
Monthly Coffeehouse Provides the Stage for South Campus Talent
On Oct. 21 the RAs of Harwood Court organized Harwood Coffeehouse, an open mic event that was held in Harwood Lounge. Harwood Coffeehouse began in spring of 2010, and has been held monthly ever since. Performances at the event included music, poetry recitations, and craft displays. “I was pleased to
HARD Halloween: Hard To Pass Up
HARD Haunted Mansion (popularly known as HARD Fest) is a two-day electronic music festival held annually during Halloween in LA. This year it is being held in the Shrine Expo Hall in downtown L.A. on Oct. 28 and 29. The event, though widely attended by all fans of electronic and
Fall Break Excursions at the 5Cs: Plans Range from Vegas to Vino
As fall break approaches, 5C students have put on their thinking caps to plan the ideal four-day mid-semester vacation. Many students have exciting trips planned for fall break. With Joshua Tree National Park and the San Gabriel Mountains so close to Claremont, camping and hiking are favorable fall break plans.
Students Write, Act, and Direct in 24-Hour Play Festival
Last weekend the 5C student theatre troupe Bottom Line Theatre (BLT) put on the 24-hour Play Festival, where students write, direct, act in, rehearse and perform plays within twenty-four hours. The festival began at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, and plays were performed on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8