In anticipation of the November election, Michaela Fogarty PZ ‘22 encourages college students to become poll workers to preserve democracy.
Opinions
OPINION: Empower small governments to achieve social justice
Empowering local governments and communities of color provides an opportunity for widespread systemic change to be enacted.
OPINION: The hypocrisy of white feminism
Mainstream feminism centers white women and has been weaponized against brown and Black people as a perverse justification for colonization.
OPINION: What freedom means to the United States
In the United States, freedom has been poorly defined and executed and needs to be rethought and reimagined to grant equal rights to all.
OPINION: Thinking about moving to Claremont? Here’s why you should think twice
As students make plans for the fall, Becca Zimmerman PZ ’21 explains why living with friends amid the coronavirus pandemic may be unwise.
OPINION: Online school: you can run, but you can’t hide
Given the current coronavirus outlook, Andy Han PO ’23 argues that students will be unable to avoid online school, even if taking a gap year.
OPINION: In light of ICE’s ruling, 5Cs should go beyond the bare minimum to support international students
New rules issued by ICE would put many international students at risk. The 5Cs must create strong plans to protect all of their international students.
OPINION: We need to consider marginalized communities in the decision to return to campus
As the 5Cs discuss options for returning to campus, Aleja Hertzler-McCain PO ’21 urges them to consider marginalized communities nearby.
OPINION: Student organizing gave us the power and platform to oust Sodexo
In light of Scripps College’s decision to drop Sodexo as its dining services provider, Drop Sodexo student organizers reflect on their power.
OPINION: Hong Kong’s perpetual agony
As China’s national security law for Hong Kong comes in effect, Christopher Tan PZ ’21 reflects on what it means for the city.