On April 10, the Scripps Quegger made its second recurrence this semester — with a bang. The “L-Word” themed party created a space for the queer community to revel, dance and be merry. Queggers are a beloved Scripps tradition that faced extinction after COVID-19, but have now returned to stay.
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Revamping the Regency (era): ‘Pride and Prejudice’ production puts a new spin on an old story
This past weekend, Pomona’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” went up in the Seaver Theatre. The play, written by Kate Hamill, is a hilarious and exciting adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. The show was a fun experience for both die-hard fans of the novel and complete strangers to Regency-era literature alike, and the production team put a lot of effort and thought into aspects such as costume design.
Freedom First: Keith LaMar’s powerful spoken-word performances return to Claremont
On April 10 at 7 p.m., 5C students gathered in Edmunds Ballroom at Pomona College to experience death row prisoner Keith LaMar’s spoken word poetry, accompanied by a live jazz band. LaMar works closely with members of the 5C Prison Abolition Coalition, who have brought LaMar’s work to Claremont four times.
Starry Night Carnival: A new social scene for South Quad
South Quad’s first-ever Starry Night Carnival took place this past Friday, April 10, under a star-covered sky. The volunteer-run event hosted booths featuring several 5C student artists, selling everything from handmade jewelry to crocheted plushies.
OBSA’s Black Visionary Fund uplifts student creativity at DAWN fashion show
On Friday Apr. 10, the Office of Black Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Benton Museum of Art, hosted DAWN: Blaremont Fashion Show. The show was co-designed by Biruk Gizaw PO ’26 and La’Nae Fernandes SC ’28.
Laura K. Field sheds light on belief systems within MAGA
On April 8, Laura K. Field — author of “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right” — took to the podium to share her experiences with intellectual conservatism and the emergence of extremism.
PACIFIC’s 2026 conference explores the future of U.S.-China relations
The Pomona America China Initiative for International Cooperation (PACIFIC) held its 2026 conference on April 4, inviting professors from colleges in both the United States and China to discuss the current state and future of U.S.-China relations.
Through film and community, Caribbean Short Film Fest actualizes representation at the 5Cs
On April 4, OBSA brought the Caribbean Film Fest Short Film Showcase to CMC’s auditorium. Through the event, students witnessed a range of films — showcasing the breadth and depth of Caribbean history, culture and diaspora.
‘Art in the Age of AI’ with professors Virginie Duzer, Mark Allen and Dustin Stokes
On March 25, the 5C Artists’ Coalition and the Pomona Student Union hosted an “Art in the Age of AI” talk at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center. The talk began with a short presentation by Dustin Stokes, who provided context on the mechanisms of generative AI. For the duration of the talk, student moderator Maggie Zhang PO ’26 asked Stokes and the other panelists questions about the relationship between art and artificial intelligence across various contexts and academic disciplines.
Beyond the headlines: Amanda Knox on grief, media and moving forward
When Amanda Knox took the stage at Scripps’ Garrison Theater on Wednesday, March 24, she didn’t just revisit the headlines — she reclaimed her story. Once cast as a global villain after the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, Knox reflected on the trauma of grief compounded by suspicion, media frenzy and a justice system that moved too quickly to judge.