Tom Cat is back at it again with another piece of advice. Coming from their mother this time, the advice is simple: don’t shit where you eat.
Columns
Claremont Closets: Stylish stitches
Fashion columnist Ellen Chapman’s SC ’27 continues her fashion column with her latest analysis of a new, yet timeless, fashion trend: knitwear.
Freshman Files: The beauty of ambiguity in romantic relationships
Is consent enough to make a relationship stand on its own? Columnist Anna Ripper Naigeborin PO ’28 enthusiastically says no to “enthusiastic yes” and conventional views of consent and relationships and invites you to do so too.
Reverb: Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ and its shallow chaos
Music columnist Tomy Helman PO ‘28 poses the question: can a pop icon rise again after a Razzie’s “Worst Actress” nomination and an unsuccessful soundtrack album? This was the challenge Lady Gaga faced, and “Mayhem” was her answer.
And the crowd begins to … cry? Pisces energy brings the tears this month
Ever want to know why everyone dreads Mercury retrograde? Want to know what your “big three” means? Read the first edition of the 5C astrology column and decide for yourself whether you identify with the upcoming astrological influences of the month.
Science as Human Endeavor: Turning science education into scientific practice
Have you ever wondered how your science education connects to the global challenges that will define your future? Columnist Gabriel Brenner PO ’26 writes on the CHEM23 Discovering Chemistry w/ Lab course, which aims to blend scientific education with real-life applications.
Moments to Savor: A trip down memory lane to Iron & Kin
Emily Kim PO ’25 discusses how a spontaneous early morning walk to Iron & Kin allowed her to reflect on some sweet college memories.
Speculative Fixations: Once upon a stereotypical time in ‘Cinder’
Reading “Cinder,” a dystopian Cinderella retelling set in Asia written by a non-Asian author, Vivian Fan PO ’28, examines whether or not the Asian representation in the book is problematic, entertaining or both.
Reverb: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close To What’ and hypersexualization in the music industry
Does the music industry hyper-sexualize artists to sell them as commodities? Tomy Helman PO ’28 considers the evolution of pop artist Tate McRae, analyzing her last album, “So Close To What.”
Claremont Closets: Form meets the function
Are you struggling to find a stunning outfit for a night out at the 5Cs? Well, fear not, as fashion columnist Ellen Chapman SC’ 27 is here to help.