From the night of Halloween, Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” ran for a total of three shows at the Large Studio of Pomona College’s Seaver Theatre Complex. The production follows the titular Bettys — five different women who share the same name, but couldn’t be more different from each other — as they navigate the challenges of womanhood and figuring out who they are.
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Scripps Advocates evolve amid renewed 5C collaboration
The Scripps Advocates are expanding their reach this semester, strengthening their internal structure while joining a renewed 5C effort to better connect survivor support across campuses.
Haunted Tiny Patio Concert: The Hive’s celebration of student creativity
The Haunted Tiny Patio Concert transformed the Hive into a Halloween haven last Friday, Oct. 24 — the second Hive fall concert this semester. A large Scream-themed Haunted Tiny Patio poster hung on the wall, framed by bat and pumpkin garlands, while an elaborate spread of Halloween-themed food and drinks greeted attendees. The concert invited student musicians to share their work in a warm, welcoming space — cheered on by friends and familiar faces. Reese Roseback PO ’25 and Salina Munoz CM ’23 run the series as part of their Experience Designer roles at the Hive.
Neurodiverse Pitzer alum Joshua Corwin flips the script on the adversity he’s faced
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Pitzer College Career Services and the Chronically Ill and Disabled Student Alliance (CIDSA) hosted one of their alumni, Joshua Corwin PZ ’19, for a talk about his experiences of being neurodiverse in the workplace. Corwin shared his story about the challenges he faced navigating through life with autism. However, his spirits remained high as he shared how, despite the setbacks he faced as a result of his disability, he felt that they were ultimately beneficial to him in the long run.
A talk with Marley Duncan on the Hays Code: Censorship and queer-coding
What do The Cowardly Lion from “The Wizard of Oz,” Ruby Rhod from “The Fifth Element” and Ursula from “The Little Mermaid” have in common? For many, these characters are prime examples of “queer-coding.”On Oct. 25, Marley Duncan, a Claremont Graduate University alumnus, led a discussion on the origins of queer-coding at the Claremont Colleges’ Queer Resource Center (QRC). This concept was largely made popular through the Hays Code, a set of voluntary regulations imposed on Hollywood in the 1930s. While queer-coding existed so that people could find representation where they weren’t supposed to, or directors could make subtle references, it means something different for students now, to still rely on these tropes as a means of representation.
Language unbound: Hoa Nguyen, Renee Gladman and Eileen Myles perform readings at Crookshank
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Pomona College English department hosted a reading event featuring acclaimed writers and poets Hoa Nguyen, Renee Gladman and Eileen Myles, known for their feminist and experimental practices. For the writers, it was a chance to come together, sharing a space, collaborating ideas and creating connections.
‘Come for the egg rolls but stay for the talk on racism’: Sharing Asian American stories with Curtis Chin
On Oct. 16, Scripps Presents hosted writer and filmmaker Curtis Chin in Balch Auditorium for a conversation on his memoir, writing process and his creative journey as a whole. His memoir,“Everything I Learned I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” from which he read sections throughout the event, began as a collection of comedic family stories, eventually transforming into a reckoning of his intersecting racial and religious identities.
Pitzer’s First Year Representative Nicholas Coughlin wants to know his class — one person at a time
Nicholas Coughlin PZ ’29 stood out to his peers with his sunny personality and outgoing spirit, as he was elected as First-Year Representative. Two months into his first semester of college, he’s already on a first-name basis with most of the 5Cs freshmen. Coughlin has consistently developed a knack for asking questions and solving problems long before he moved to California. Having lived in Washington, D.C., he witnessed how power works — and sometimes fails —which has led him to already become a reliable leader at Pitzer College.
Diwali celebration brings Bollywood dance hits to Pomona’s Edmunds Ballroom
On Sunday, Oct. 19, weeks of planning by Tamasha (the Bollywood Dance Team) and the Hindu Society culminated in a vibrant Diwali celebration. Taking place in Edmund’s Ballroom, over 200 attendees applied temporary mehendi tattoos, enjoyed a catered buffet, watched dance performances and more.
A night with Claudia Rankine: Grief, collapse and ‘Triage’
On Oct. 15, acclaimed poet, playwright and essayist, Claudia Rankine, read excerpts from her upcoming book “Triage” to the Claremont community. Rankine’s writing often touches on the intimate fault lines of American politics and social injustices. Her newest work brings attention to climate change, racism and the grief she feels for it. For many 5C students, who are growing up in an era marked by climate catastrophe and political restriction, this idea felt exceptionally pertinent.