Mac Kelley PZ ’25 thinks Lebron James is, without a doubt, the greatest basketball player of all time (more controversially, maybe the best athlete of all time). Kelley has witnessed a kind of admiration amongst sports fans online that transcends this GOAT status.
Commentary
Gyms with Jun: Episode Five
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with his last gym review. This week he concludes his series, which provides comprehensive reviews on gyms across the 5Cs. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more to give a final rating out of 10. In this final edition, he tackles Scripps College’s Tiernan Field House.
La Remontada, Claremont edition: The Pears capture the art of the sports comeback
Otto Fritton PZ ’27, captain of the Claremont Colleges men’s club soccer team, watched as the Pears managed to pull themselves out of a 2-0 deficit to win on senior day. The comeback led him to reflect on two of the most similarly memorable moments he has witnessed.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Four
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with another gym review. This week, he continues his series in which he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more to give a final rating out of 10. In this edition, he will be tackling Harvey Mudd College’s Linde Activities Center (LAC).
Gyms with Jun: Episode Three
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with another gym review. This week, he continues his series in which he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10. In this edition, he will be tackling Pitzer College’s Gold Student Health & Wellness Center.
I dream of free streaming: How FloSports is buffering my 5C fandom
According to Ben Lauren PZ ’25, Division III sports, especially at the 5Cs, have no shortage of charms. For Lauren, one of these charms is the accessibility of these teams to their fans and followers, but the recent SCIAC streaming deal with FloSports has thrown a wrench in his fan experience.
Sub-varsity struggles: The chronicles of being a club athlete
What are the struggles of being a club athlete? Otto Fritton PZ ‘27 explores the indecision many club athletes face, weighing their love for the sport against their abilities and commitment levels.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Two
Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ’28 continues his series where he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10. This week, Kwon took on Roberts Pavilion at Claremont McKenna College.
Understanding Kendrick’s historic halftime show: He’s not like us
Sebastian Groom PO ’26 and Freddie Ambrose PO ’27 delve into the intricacies and messaging in Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show. The duo breaks down the way Lamar planned out the setlist, choreography and more to bring a message to one of the biggest stages in America.
Stay humble, eh? What’s gone wrong with Manchester City
What is going wrong with Manchester City? Otto Fritton PZ ’27 explores the possible reasons behind the four-time reigning champions’ demise. For him, there are multiple explanations, yet most can be attributed to a season-ending injury to Ballon D’or winner Rodri.