As teenagers in the early 2000s, the Jonas Brothers had the makings of a classic “boy band.” In order of importance: first, they were good-looking; second, they could sing. They packed sold-out stadiums with obsessive girls screaming and toppling over one another for the mere chance to catch a brother’s
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OPINION: Three years ago, the Claremont Colleges opted out of 100 percent renewable energy purchasing; this fall, they must opt in.
Claremont City enrolled itself in a zero-emission electricity utility plan in 2022, but the Claremont Colleges opted out, despite the consortium’s “stated commitments to social responsibility and environmental sustainability,” writes the 5C Environmental Justice Campaign Team.
OPINION: The Mexicanization of American politics brought to you by Trump and the libs
Donald Trump is not a populist. He rose to power in a fashion comparable to that of a “caudillo,” a leader who assumes dictatorial powers and sells the populace the idea that they are the one true savior in times of crisis. Rafael Hernández Guerrero believes that the solution to economic inequality is ultimately economic democracy, not a strongman.
OPINION: Democrats cannot bow to Trump in the government shutdown fight
The government faces yet another potential shutdown due to Republicans’ lack of willingness to negotiate over the next federal budget agreement in Congress. The Republicans’ spending proposal refuses to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, and President Trump is threatening to use the shutdown as an opportunity to fire more government employees, writes Nicholas Steinman CMC ‘28.
OPINION: Your phone isn’t the problem with your phone
Nowadays, we can do literally everything on our phones. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should, especially when mobile formats and the prevalence of digital exclusive content water down so many good forms of media, writes Parker DeVore PZ ‘27.
OPINION: Every time you flake on a friend, capitalism wins
There’s no easier time to be a flake than in college. There’s always a different party or a new lunch invite to draw you away from your half-hearted commitments. However, to Nicole Teh SC ‘27, our flaking epidemic could sow the seeds of our undoing. To bring change to difficult times, we have always needed community, and that starts with being a good friend.
OPINION: Who is allowed to not shave?
Bodies, even women’s bodies, have hair. Good news is, it’s cooler than ever to not shave it. But while body hair autonomy for women and gender non-conforming people has been on the rise, largely thanks to the efforts of Gen Z, the full benefit has not been equally extended for non-white people. According to Alex Benach PO ‘28, this asymmetrical normalization follows a typical trend even outside feminist movements.
OPINION: Non-ideological revolution, now.
Conservative policy is so focused on the minutia of social issues and constructing illogical policy that they forget the majority of Americans; but Republicans believe the same things about us Liberals. Celeste Cariker PZ ‘28 believes that the party lines widening into an ocean spells irreconcilable differences for the American democratic system. The solution? Non-ideological revolution, now!“ In our current predicament, I worry that we will never again hear soothing and unifying concessions being made between party lines, like we saw in the election of 1960 for example,” Cariker writes. “Out of all the things we definitely should have left in the 1900s, the humane underbelly of politics should not have gone out of fashion. We must re-value the act of compromise.“
OPINION: From “TikTok” to “Freedom”: Kesha’s powerful comeback
The Kesha comeback is now. After a decade-long lawsuit against her producer regarding claims of sexual violence and emotional abuse, Kesha has re-emerged in the music industry as a fearless advocate for the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community.
Her new albums feature a more personal, mature and emotionally empowering narrative. “She used her music and voice to get her through hard times, and I encourage everyone to do the same,” Livia Mayfield PO’28 writes.
Mayfield asks students to support Kesha’s positive platform, in a time where mainstream media mistakenly gives celebrities with loose conceptions of morality the most attention.
OPINION: Metro Rail is expanding near the 7Cs, yet students just lost free access
The Claremont Colleges espouse environmental values, but as Metrolink — one of Southern California’s most necessary transit channels — stands to become significantly more expensive, 7C students face unnecessary hurdles in using nearby public transport. However, we — following in the footsteps of UCLA and USC — have a ready solution in U-Pass. Nicholas Steinman CM ‘27 believes that U-Pass and LA Metro’s A line are the ultimate solution.