Book columnist Ryan Lillestrand PZ `23 declares his love for Joan Didion’s writing, though he doesn’t dare imitate her signature style.
Columns
Claremont cravings: The quest for the best taco at the Claremont Colleges
The title of best taco at the 5Cs is a contested one. Fortunately, food columnist Isaac Warshaw PO `25 has created the definitive ranking.
Scene it: Let’s get metaphysical with ‘Undone’
The line between serious and silly is a fine one, especially when it comes to science fiction. “Undone” hits a perfect balance, writes TV columnist Rorye Jones PO `23.
Regularly scheduled programming: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ finds its stride in third season
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back for its third season, and according to TV columnist Claire DuMont, it’s better than ever.
The biblio-files: How the publishing industry is controlling your next read
Alex Aster’s Tiktok famous novel “Lightlark” failed to live up to its publisher’s promises, says book columnist Tomi Oyedeji-Olaniyan CM `23.
Must watch: Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ biopic corrects a legacy
Baz Luhrmann explores Elvis’s complicated relationship with Black artists, writes film columnist Giana Gerardino CM `24.
Breathe Out, Tune In: Spiraling while the açai melts into soup
For the next time you’re waiting in an unbearably long dining hall line, music columnist Hannah Weaver SC ’24 has you covered.
Measure for measure: When Jack Antonoff and Minions collide
Jack Antonoff’s soundtrack for “Minions: Rise of Gru” proves that he, like the Minions, is inescapable, writes music columnist Becky Zhang `PO 23.
Film files: ‘The Rehearsal’ is Nathan Fielder’s dizzying magnum opus
Nathan Fielder’s new show “The Rehearsal” isn’t as unethical as it seems, argues TV and film columnist Hannah Eliot SC `24.
Moments to savor: Choosing your flavors wisely
It’s easy to overdo it when it comes to frozen yogurt. The same is true for college extracurriculars, writes food columnist Emily Kim PO `25.