In his new column, Han Lane PO ’30 discusses SNL’s new hire Grace Reiter, who amassed a large following on social media through her comedy sketches.
Columns
Film Through Time: The labyrinth of lies in ‘You Can See Everything’
Maggie McAteer SC ’30 attempts to dissect the new documentary phenomenon “You Can See Everything” in the latest installment of her column, “Film Through Time.”
Rooted and Restless: A wormhole found in Chinese milk tea stores
Rochelle Lu SC ’28 continues “Rooted and Restless” with an exploration of how Chinese milk tea chains in the United States can become unexpected portals to home.
5Cs After Dark: Is texting your ex ever a good idea? My ex weighs in, unhelpfully
Have you ever texted your ex? Yeah, been there. You probably shouldn’t. In this episode of 5Cs After Dark, Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 tackle the morality of sending a late-night “thinking of you” message, featuring Giacoma’s ex-boyfriend.
Ravi-lations with Ethan: Performing Trader Joe’s tote bags, dorm asceticism and emotional intimacy
In his advice column article, Ethan Ravi PO ’29 tackles three anonymously submitted questions from 5C students asking about the performativeness of Trader Joe’s tote bags, a casual hookup situationship and dorm decorations.
Noise from Underground: Fontaines D.C.’s rebellion against the dopamine chamber
On Oct. 16, Fontaines D.C. released their fifth full-length studio album, “Dopamine Chamber,” a neon, synth-heavy, doomful record circling cynical themes about the current state of humanity and technology.
A Little Write Music: Pomona College Orchestra brings clarinet, claves and crying women to the stage
The Pomona College Orchestra’s first performances this semester featured two pieces by Hispanic composers, Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón No. 2” and Gabriela Lena Frank’s “La llorona.”
Home Away From Home: ‘Idolos Muertos?’ and the legacy of Francisco Sánchez Flores
Persevering through time, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects further on her summer research on artist Francisco Sánchez Flores and his time in Claremont. Rollins describes the challenges she faced looking through archival material and the challenges presented in Sánchez Flores’ play, “Idolos Muertos?”
Continuum Exploder: Yearning through space with The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Chloe Mossey PO ’29 argues in favor of indulging in a life of unfulfilled romanticism soundtracked by The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Drawing on her teenage playlists for yearning, the work of James Joyce and a psychedelic rock track, she suggests longing as an opportunity for self-reflection.
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.”