The rise in COVID-19 cases across the 5Cs following students’ return from spring break is leading 5C administrators to respond with several pertinent changes, some effective immediately.
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Honnold Mudd Library staff voting on unionization
Staff at the 7Cs’ Honnold Mudd Library are deciding by secret ballot whether to form a union after at least 30 percent of approximately 40 eligible employees expressed interest. The California Federation of Teachers filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board filed a petition to represent the staff, according to a Feb. 9 statement from The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS).
Claremont men’s rugby is tackling a return to former glory
Being a program stacked with successes over previous years, the Claremont Men’s Rugby team looks forward to coming back to the field, as shared by Marcos Laravello PZ ’25.
Cross-campus dining will resume at 5Cs beginning Feb. 26
After a nearly two-year hiatus, cross-campus dining will gradually return at the 5Cs beginning Feb. 26, according to emails from college administrators Thursday. A decline in COVID-19 cases across the consortium allowed for the reopening, which will take place in stages to accommodate for operational challenges and flexibility as case counts change.
With travel restrictions lifted, Claremont’s Ultimate Frisbee teams are getting back into gear
After being told they were only allowed to practice, the two 5C ultimate frisbee clubs have now been permitted to travel to competitions, along with some restrictions.
Like bows and arrows, the 5C archery club builds close-knit relationships between students and sport
While teaching members about the nuances of archery, the 5C archery club helps students build memorable relationships.
OPINION: 5C students deserve better mental health resources
The 5Cs must dedicate more resources to providing accessible and in-person mental health support for students, especially with the added stresses of a return to on-campus learning, argues Nicholas Black PO ’24.
5C sustainability efforts challenged by evolving COVID-19 protocols
New sustainability efforts at the 5Cs are attempting to combat challenges brought on by COVID-19 protocols and modifications — with mixed results.
‘We are all philosophers’: 5C multimedia philosophy publication embraces accessibility
The Claremont Colleges are getting their first philosophy journal: “Tabula Rasa” will publish accessible, multimedia philosophy content. Read more here.
OPINION: Returning to campus this fall would be so much worse than you think
Harvey Mudd College’s potential plans for fall reopening shocked many. But of all the colleges’ plans, Mudd’s are the best bet to avoid disaster.