Leslie Tong ‘29 discusses the japanese novel “Jigoku no Hana” and its exploration of concepts such as virginity and desire. She weaves a complex tapestry describing how societal constructs can restrict one’s sexual expression.
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Anime Film Features: ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Beginning of a New Era’ is not horsing around
“Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era” follows one such girl named Jungle Pocket, whose goal to become one of the strongest racers becomes more difficult when a rival named Agnes Tachyon acts as her biggest hurdle. This rivalry then grows more uncomplicated when Tachyon chooses to retire only after a few races.
The feminine mystique: Call Her Daddy did irreparable damage to my brain
Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 writes about the mixed legacy of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. She talks about how the podcast promoted the pursuit of female pleasure while also reinforcing certain patriarchal ideas.
MULTIMEDIA: Claremont Drag Club celebrates queer joy and chosen family in ‘Bad Romance’
Friday, Feb. 20, the Claremont Drag Club’s Bad Romance: Kiki & Tea event transformed The Motley into a night of unapologetic queer joy as drag performers danced to Lady Gaga hits, cheered on by students waving dollar bills. TSL’s Multimedia team captured the various performances.
Inscriptions: Leave Society and Shenanigans
Liam Riley PO ‘26 discusses “Desolation Angels” by Jack Kerouac, a bout with severe sleep deprivation and altitude sickness climbing Mount Whitney, as well as the nature of reality. He also includes some motivation to read more.
5Cs after Dark: Men who date but hate women
Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 want you to know that you can’t resent women and expect good sex. From the manosphere to real-life dating dynamics, they’re unpacking the uncomfortable truth about attraction without respect.
The Daily Palette: Exploring identity in ‘Means to an End’
Exploring her conflicting identity of being the quiet girl with her passion for art, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects on the exhibition “Means to an End” at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College. She becomes captivated by an artist, Debra Broz, who reconfigures porcelain animals into uncanny hybrids that allows her to explore identity. Rollins connects moments of her elementary school speech classes to her experiences in college, where she has finally come to the realization that, like porcelain, patience is needed to grow.
MULTIMEDIA: Benton Museum’s new “Interference Patterns” exhibit reimagines photography
On Feb. 28, the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College welcomed 7C students, faculty and community members for the opening reception of the new exhibits “The Meditative Object” and “John Sparagana: Interference Patterns.” TSL’s Multimedia team captured behind-the-scenes footage of the exhibition.
Noise from the Underground: Dry Cleaning share their ‘Secret Love’ for the uncertainty of today
Andrea Miloshevka PO ’28 reviews Dry Cleaning’s eclectic new album, “Secret Love.” She discusses how the album’s instrumental experimentation and bizarre lyrical form paint a realistic but hopeful picture of humanity.
Inscriptions: ‘Leave Society’ and scabies
Liam Riley PO ‘26 tells some stories about saunas, smoking meats and retrieving a treasure from a spider-infested RV. He discusses the many uses of books and why he loves Leave Society by Tao Lin.