Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ‘28 is starting a weekly 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.
Commentary
Luka to the Lakers or Malott brunch to Pomona: NBA trades in 5C terms
Mac Kelley and other 5C community members react to and recap two recent blockbuster trades in the NBA leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. After the deadline, the landscape of the league will be drastically different, so take a look into the minds of 5C NBA fans.
The art of the comeback: How Bayer Leverkusen turned magic into routine
In sports, it’s never over until the whistle blows. Georgia McGovern CM ’24 discusses how European club Bayer Leverkusen has mastered the art of the comeback. Leverkusen, known for their dramatic affairs and late goals, have scored 17 goals past the 90th minute and 34 goals past the 80th, en route to winning the German Bundesliga and attaining a 51-game unbeaten streak.
Athletic presence in political commentary: Welcomed or shunned?
Oliver Schoening PZ ’27 and Jun Kwon PO ’28 debate different perspectives on activism in professional sports. They note some recent examples of pushback for professional athletes such as Lebron James and Colin Kaepernick in their arguments and interviewed college athletes at the 5Cs to broaden their perspectives.
American Premier League Fans: Bandwagon or Real Passion?
Georgia McGovern CM ’24, an avid Liverpool F.C. fan, explores the differences in sports fandom in the United States and Europe, focusing on the inherited nature of football fandom in Europe. She explains that one of the major differences is that many in the U.S. have had to pick a team to support rather than inheriting one.
One team, one Dream
Is it possible for the Claremont Colleges to come together? While P-P and CMS have thrived athletically, they might have more potential as a unit. Combining CMS and P-P athletic teams could promote future athletic success, while maintaining the unique nature of each college.
Is Strava REALLY healthy?
Strava, a GPS-based app used to track workout performance — most commonly endurance sports — has become popular in the 5C community with students having many thoughts on it.
It’s time we treated the epidemic of female ACL tears like the injury crisis it is
Why aren’t injuries in women’s sports taken seriously? Georgia McGovern CM ‘’24 shares her experience of rupturing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus while playing volleyball. She goes on to cite a lack of research and women-specific athletic gear being a potential component of the knee injury epidemic in women’s sports.
Living with a Banter club: the disappointing recent history of Arsenal
Otto Fritton PZ ‘27 would have loved to experience the “invincible” season, where, in 2003/4, Arsenal won the Premier League without losing a single match. However, since that season, Arsenal — one of the biggest clubs in England — has failed to return to this same pinnacle, sliding into mediocrity for the past 15 or so years.
A world beyond Division III: The importance of going to professional sports games in college
We all love the Sixth Street games — standing in the rain for the first quarter of P-P vs CMS football was a core first year memory for me. But sometimes I miss the allure of real stadium lights, the camaraderie with people you’ve never met, and the intense fandom of professional sports. Watching highlights of Colorado Rapids games (because who actually has an MLS-Apple TV package) from my dorm just doesn’t really cut it. When LA is so close, why not hop in someone’s car to make the trip and see your team? In my opinion, it’s the best way to spend time with friends and make new ones.