Book columnist Anna Solomon PZ ’23 praises Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” for its regeneration of language.
Columns
Front of house: Michael Bay’s ‘Songbird’ preview misses the mark on pandemic
Pop culture columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24 believes that Michael Bay’s new film, “Songbird” is insensitive to those suffering because of COVID-19.
Let’s spill the pop-culture tea: Escape with ‘Emily in Paris’
Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 discusses “Emily in Paris” and why everyone should take the imaginary escape to Paris and watch it.
Framed: Why is Harvey Mudd College’s campus so brutal?
Art columnist Frances Sutton PO ’21 discusses Harvey Mudd College’s brutalist architecture and how it stands out from the other colleges.
Assorted novelties: Iconoclasm, admiration and Patti Smith
Book columnist Anna Solomon PZ ’23 reflects on reading Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” and when admiration becomes a desire to emulate.
Framed: CMC architecture advances ‘California Modernist’ style
Art columnist Frances Sutton PO ’21 discusses the architecture of Claremont McKenna College in the latest installment of the 5C series.
Front of house: ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ reintroduces a landmark case to today’s audience
Pop culture column Caelan Reeves CM ’24 reviews Aaron Sorkin’s latest film “Trial of the Chicago 7” currently streaming on Netflix.
Let’s spill the pop-culture tea: ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is a spooky season must see
Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 reviews the newly-released Netflix original series “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”
Presence: My awakening to the benefits of afternoon naps
Health columnist Shreya Kriti Kamra PO ’23 shares personal tips on optimal nap length and how mid-day sleep can positively boost your mood.
Assorted novelties: Between the Zoom bookshelves
Book columnist Anna Solomon PZ ’23 discusses how Zoom bookshelf backgrounds have become status symbols in the coronavirus pandemic.