Chatting over limeade and popsicles, 5C students covered cardstock and old clothing with organic shapes derived from bisected kumquats, figs and limes at Pitzer Student Garden’s first “Crafternoon” event of the semester last Friday.
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Williamson Gallery exhibit illuminates political history of Mexican muralist Alfredo Ramos Martínez
You might be unfamiliar with “The Flower Vendors,” the mural tucked inside Scripps’ Margaret Fowler Garden, and with its artist — acclaimed Mexican muralist Alfredo Ramos Martínez.
Ramos Martínez’s work has long been thought of as decorative and apolitical, but a new exhibition at Scripps’ Ruth Chandler Williamson gallery, “Pintor de Poemas,” is reappraising him as anything but.
Community and art at Walker Beach’s Mom Said Flea
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Pomona College hosted the Mom Said Have Fun flea market at Walker Beach. Grateful to have a moment of respite from midterm season, students wandered around over 60 different booths, browsing through potted plants, handmade jewelry, vintage clothing and more. Students expressed their excitement about getting to pick out new clothes and decorations for the fall while also supporting small businesses. Amidst digging through piles of clothing, perusing hand-printed posters and receiving a tarot card reading, students took part in a larger effort to build community amongst 5C students. The flea market highlights the amalgamation of passions and skills present in the Claremont community, where students can unwind, foster friendships and embrace the local art scene.
Navigating between policy and community within ASPC’s first-year elections
This week, TSL sits down with Pomona College’s recently elected freshmen members of ASPC: First-Year President Manar Hadi PO ’29 and South Campus Representative Soren Murphy-Pearson PO ’29. Hadi and Murphy-Pearson discuss their campaign goals, leadership styles and their experiences so far on campus.
Step into the studio: KSPC welcomes underrepresented voices with BIPOC mixer
Last Friday, Sept. 19, the Claremont Colleges’ radio station hosted a BIPOC mixer — the first of many events they plan to host this semester to further their reach on campus. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., current and prospective volunteers filtered in and out of the radio station for an afternoon of music and conversation.
Claremont students in curation: “An Unruly Assembly” debuts at the Benton
Among sprawling contemporary drawings, video installations and computer-drawn artworks, visitors exploring Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art will find several rooms covered in dozens of striking relief prints. Spanning a variety of styles, subjects and processes, the prints range from emotive and dynamic to intricate and quiet. These pieces belong
A path to the stars: Jose Hernandez’s story of resilience and adaptability
Many have far-fetched dreams, but few have the sheer tenacity to wait 37 years to achieve theirs. Despite growing up as an impoverished farm worker, astronaut Jose Hernandez carved himself a path to the stars amidst pestering doubts. His story is now the basis for the award-winning movie “A Million
Documentary filmmaker and activist Anand Patwardhan discusses religious fundamentalism and casteism in India
“Demons. Low-castes. Untouchables.” These words flashed on an illuminated projection of the short film and music video, “We Are Not Your Monkeys,” as an anthem of anti-caste resistance. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Anand Patwardhan spoke at Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art as part of a series of events hosted
Friday Noon Concert Series: A weekly pause for art
The lights suddenly dim. Two figures in black make their way to center stage. Almost 100 people collectively hold their breath … and then, the room swells with music. On Sept. 12 at 12:15 p.m., pianists Jennie Jung and Kyungmi Kim delivered an exhilarating performance in Lyman Hall.
Earthtones brings harmony and legacy to the Frary steps
A quiet breeze sang through the Frary archways at Pomona College last Thursday night, as students settled into their makeshift seats just in time for the performance to begin. Moments later, one of the 5Cs’ most vibrant acappella groups took to the stage. Earthtones, the 13-member all-Black acappella group, stood