The Claremont Colleges were placed at the center of scrutiny as a conservative X account condemned jokes posted in light of the first anniversary of the death of Republican political pundit Charlie Kirk on Fizz. Calli Taffel SC ’30 argues that regardless of political substance or leaning, joking about severe political outcomes such as death and war can lead to desensitization and apathy, a consequence of memetic warfare.
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Sagehens women’s soccer take down Athenas in rivalry week opener
The Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s soccer team kicked off the Sixth Street rivalry week on Sept. 23 with a 1-0 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS). For the Sagehens, winning this Sixth Street battle is rooted in playing within themselves and trusting their teammates to keep bringing the energy.
Back on the course: Stags golf looks to defend their title
On May 15, as most of campus packed up their dorms for the summer, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) men’s golf team was busy winning the program’s second 2026 NCAA Division III national championship. Sebi Aliaga’s CM ’29 10-under-par performance earned him the national individual title, leading the team in their standout performance.
Milk & Honey delegates to Pomona admin with Local 11 and dining workers, demands fair labor practices and reopening plan
Milk & Honey student workers and Pomona College dining workers gathered as a delegation on Monday, Sept. 21, to demand fair labor practices for both Milk & Honey and full-time union workers from Pomona administrators.
A Girl’s Guide to Terrible Men: Tony Montana’s fragile masculinity
In her latest column, “A Girl’s Guide to Terrible Men,” Bianca Mirica PO ’29 revisits the seductive excess of “Scarface” and the women who expose the insecurity beneath Tony Montana’s power.
OPINION: You should get to know the local candidates on your ballot
The gubernatorial debate hosted at Pomona College earlier this spring made it impossible to ignore the contest to become the governor of California. However, candidates for many other positions, including Claremont’s city council and the State Board of Equalization, deserve equal attention.
OPINION: Why aren’t college kids striking anymore?
American college students have a history of communicating demands to our government through protests and strikes. But how come we aren’t seeing very many campus strikes en masse in response to recent actions by this presidential administration that disregard our well-being?
OPINION: Jestermaxx before it’s too late
It is time that looksmaxxing is recognized for what it is: a repackaging of radicalism. It mimics ideologies implemented by totalitarian leaders, making self-improvement deeply intertwined with militant obedience, purification and traditionalism.
Anime Film Features: Sealing the door with Suzume
In his final entry of “Anime Film Features,” columnist Joon Kim PO ’26 tackles “Suzume,” a movie he had always intended to watch yet never did up until now.
Student bands breathe life into prom at KSPC’s ‘Centennial Circus’
On April 18, KSPC — the 5Cs’ broadcasting radio station — hosted its annual themed prom, “Centennial Circus.” While this year’s theme fit perfectly alongside KSPC’s other typical, silly prom themes, the set list set this prom apart: a lineup made entirely of student bands and artists.