Over Halloween weekend this year, 5C students put on two nights of The Rocky Horror Picture Show; but there lies a large community for this cult-classic beyond the Claremont campuses. TSL spoke with the people who brought this energetic and inventive show into being.
Arts & Culture
Film files: The haunting tenderness of ‘Bones and All’
Chilling horror and sensitive teenage love make “Bones and All” a cannibal romance for the ages, writes film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24.
Moments to savor: Funny flavors in busy seasons
Dino Nuggets and Costco muffins prove that sometimes unusual circumstances demand unusual food combos, writes food columnist Emily Kim PO ‘25.
The biblio-files: Whimsy meets the macabre in ‘Beautiful Darkness’
The graphic novel “Beautiful Darkness” questions whether the greatest horrors are to be found within human nature itself, writes Tomi Oyedeji-Olaniyan CM ’24.
Student exhibition ‘Cayman Chen – Recent Collections’ critiques consumerism
Cayman Chen CM ’25 created an art installation for Harvey Mudd’s Sprague Gallery, focused on sustainability in light of overconsumption.
‘Tangible sharing can go a long way’: The 5Zines club and the power of zine making
Alex Pedroza HM ’25 and Ruby Peterman HM ’25 co-founded the new 5Zines club earlier this year, hoping to create a space exclusively dedicated to creating these innovative booklets.
Breathe Out, Tune In: Whisked into a musical puppet palooza
Puppets, percussion and playfulness come together in Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s live music program.
What, like it’s hard? Scripps Mock Trial preps for a competitive season
This year, Scripps Mock Trial is emphasizing empowerment and bonding as they head into their upcoming competition season.
Student art on full display at the Benton, spotlights mutual aid efforts
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art hosted 5C Student Art Market, where student artists sold a variety of artwork, ranging from clothing to prints.
CMC Keck Center talk ‘The Revolution Will Be a Remix’ shines a light on Iran protests
On Nov. 14, the Keck Center hosted a lecture in collaboration with student-run organization Center for International Relations Society (CIRS) by professor Shervin Malekzadeh to provide context on the escalating situation in Iran.