Sept. 15 marked the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates over 20 Hispanic and Latinx communities around the world. Across the 5Cs, various clubs and organizations are hosting events and introducing new cuisines to dining halls to celebrate. Kicking off the month, students at Pomona College said they
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Wildfires run rampant through Southern California, causing concern for 5C community
All statistics in this story are updated as of Thursday, Sept. 19. For the latest information, click here. California is no stranger to wildfires, with more than 7,500 wildfires tearing through the state in 2023, and 2024 being no different. Around the 5Cs, this year’s fire season has led to
Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges soar in Wall Street Journal’s rankings of best colleges in the United States
The Wall Street Journal named Claremont McKenna (CMC) and Harvey Mudd College (HMC) in their 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, released on Sept. 5. CMC ranked fifth – up four spots from last year – while HMC secured the 20th spot after not being ranked in the previous
A hot topic: Students at the 5Cs deal with intense heatwave
From Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, Southern California experienced scorching temperatures, with multiple days with high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, marking the tail-end of one of the area’s hottest summers ever recorded. Throughout the heat wave, students, faculty and staff members across the 5Cs sought various strategies to make the
Hoch Hoax: The reoccurring rumor to keep other 5C students away from the dining commons
A staple of the Claremont consortium, cross-campus dining allows students to eat at any of the seven dining halls on campus. But an annual rumor about Harvey Mudd College’s dining hall closing to outside 5C students — a rumor since proven false — is raising concerns among some people in
Walter’s Restaurant & Bar forced to close temporarily due to fire amidst plans to host weekly 5C student events
Walter’s Restaurant & Bar, a beloved restaurant among the 5C community, was forced to close temporarily after catching fire in the early morning of August 22. By the time fire personnel arrived, the flames had burned through the roof, causing significant damage. The area connecting the kitchen with the rest
Meet your 2024-2025 Student Body Presidents
Entering office following a semester of campus protests and unrest, this year’s student body presidents are committed to bridging the communication gap between students and administrators and improving the well-being of their constituents across the 5Cs. Devlin Orlin PO ‘25 Devlin Orlin PO ‘25, the student body president at the
5C students mourn, express fear over violence in Gaza and Israel
In Claremont, Jewish students and organizations centered around Judaism on campus, as well as Palestinian students and groups supporting the Free Palestine movement, have expressed pain as they mourn those who have been killed by Hamas and the IDF. These groups have organized teach-ins, marches and vigils throughout the past week to express solidarity in painful times, even as tensions grow.
Meet your 2023-2024 student body presidents; safety, care and community are top priorities
With fall semester in full swing, this year’s student body presidents are committed to building inclusive, safe communities on campus where students can thrive both academically and socially. Zane Yamamoto CM ’24 For ASCMC President Zane Yamamoto CM ’24, serving in student government is not a new endeavor. He has
5Cs reckon with the end of affirmative action
The Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling to restrict affirmative action has surfaced questions among 5C students, faculty and administrators about equity in higher education.