After millennia of storytelling, have we run out of stories to tell? Pomona College Theater Department’s production of “The Antipodes” explores the tension between creative expression and corporate demand, asking what happens when the stories we tell become commodities.
Arts & Culture
Ravi-lations with Ethan: Embrace the discomfort of being alone
In his new advice column, Ethan Ravi PO ’29 responds to a question about becoming comfortable with solitude. “Without denying that this is a very real part of the human condition, I want to reframe it: Eventually, the less fulfilling path is to stick with the herd. At some point in your life, you will need to decide who you want to be without others.”
Simone Biles awarded Ellen Browning Scripps Medal in centennial year
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles received the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal at Scripps College on Friday, Oct. 9, reflecting on mental health, redefining success and the importance of giving back to her community. The ceremony drew a packed auditorium of students, families and young athletes eager to hear from one of the most decorated gymnasts in history.
Regency Theater opens in Claremont village after Laemmle’s closure
After the beloved Laemmle theater closed in 2025, Regency Theatres’ Directors Cut opened in Claremont Village on Oct. 2, bringing a mix of independent films and mainstream releases to the neighborhood. The new theater offers a different take on local moviegoing, but can it attract a broader audience without losing the spirit of its predecessor?
‘Hex Hexa:’ Are we putting too much faith in technology?
Why do we put so much faith in artificial intelligence? At Pitzer College, Los Angeles-based transdisciplinary artist Isabel Beavers explores humanity’s complicated relationship with technology through “Hex Hexa: forget nothing, have no dreams,” an exhibition blending ancient Greek mythology, copper mining and digital art.
Ironbark Ciderworks: a beloved brewery closes after nine years
After nine years of trivia nights, karaoke and community gatherings, Ironbark Ciderworks closed its doors in Claremont during the first week of October. For students and longtime residents alike, the bar offered more than a place to grab a drink — it was a space built around inclusion, connection and a sense of belonging beyond the campus bubble.
Bust a Gut: Comedy as a community catalyst
In the first installment of her new comedy column, Tess Tarchak-Hiss SC ’30 discusses sitcoms, the vulnerability of telling jokes, and humor as shared community.
Film Through Time: ‘Digger’ or, how I learned to stop worrying and love billionaires
In the second installation of her column, “Film Through Time”, Maggie McAteer SC ’30 contemplates the power of satire in a world that seems increasingly absurd.
In Defense of: Finding meaning in the familiar
Otto Fritton PZ ’27 begins his new column by defending old things. Drawing on the familiar, Fritton encourages you to rewatch movies, reread books and spend time in familiar places, should they bring you joy.
Ruth Ozeki: Writing as play and spiritual practice
On Sept. 29 at Rose Hills Theatre, the renowned author sat down with Northwestern University professor Michelle Huang to discuss Buddhism, reinvention and her creative process — from “My Year of Meats” to her new short-story collection, “The Typing Lady.”