‘Reimagining Safety’ documentary screening presents dialectical approach to prison abolition

The 5C Prison Abolition Collective hosted a screening of the documentary ‘Reimagining Safety,’ which explores prison abolition from multiple perspectives. Following the screening, the maker of the film, Matthew Solomon, and an expert on the subject, Jose Gutierrez, hosted a Q&A.

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‘From Baltimore to Broadway’: How Bryan Terrell Clark persevered to stage and film stardom

Actor Bryan Terrell Clark was a guest speaker at a forum hosted by Scripps College in the Garrison Theater this past weekend. A seasoned actor, Clark is best known on the stage for playing George Washington in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” as well as Marvin Gaye in “Motown: The Musical” and Cory in “Fences” opposite Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett at the Pasadena Playhouse.

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The 5C Yoga Collective fosters a community of consciousness, balance and shared movement

The 5C Yoga Collective is a community of free and accessible student-led yoga practices at the 5Cs. Through the club, the instructors teach informal and recreational college classes. Yoga Collective hopes to provide the 5C community with a space to destress from the hustle of everyday life through community building.

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Pomona Events Committee brings SNL newbie Marcello Hernandez to Big Bridges

On Feb. 10, Pomona College Events Committee hosted “College Comedy Night,” featuring Marcello Hernandez. First news of the event spread after the Associated Students of Pomona College sent out an email on Jan. 26. Pomona students were given early access and free tickets, after which the rest of the 5C community was given the opportunity to purchase seats. Flyers were stapled to buildings, and Instagram stories were shared and reposted. The hype was real.

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Villaintines Day Queer Cabaret subverts the musical narrative

This Valentine’s Day, Spotlight MT — the 5C student-run musical theater club — subverted expectations with a “Villaintines Day Queer Cabaret” at Dom’s Lounge on Feb. 10 and 11. In 13 acts, a cast of 16 performers re-conceived some famously nefarious roles from Disney films and Broadway musicals through a queer prism.

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The Motley ‘Jopening’ features all things denim

Levi jeans, denim jackets and everything washed-out blue filled Scripps College’s Seal Court last week with the highly anticipated opening of the Motley Coffeehouse — the Jopening. After the first post-pandemic opening in September, many flooded to Seal Court excited for its return.

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Pitzer mindful eating space offers support for those seeking community and a healthy relationship with food

Pitzer Strive2Thrive Wellness Advocates Hava Sprung will now be hosting a mindful eating space for people who want to be intentional in their relationship with food. The group hosted its first meeting, which was held in the Pitzer Grove House, on Monday, Jan. 31.

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LA-based artist Phong Huynh highlights the effects of Western beauty standards on the Asian American community with ‘Pretty Hurts’

Huynh reflected on how her experience as a Southeast Asian refugee of Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Chinese ancestry coalesces with western beauty standards, whitewashing her cultural and racial identity.

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Emergency Services Club, End Overdose work to provide students with resources to end fentanyl overdoses

Fentanyl strips and NARCAN are coming to the 5Cs. In an attempt to reduce fentanyl-related incidents and overdoses, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) club and the End Overdose organization are working with college student bodies and organizations at the Claremont Colleges to make fentanyl strips and NARCAN accessible to students across the 5Cs.

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