As we learn to adjust to a new reality in a certain historical moment where the future seems uncertain, what’s next for young people? Jared Diamond’s talk at the Athenaeum on sought to answer this question.
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OPINION: Survivors deserve a place at the Athenaeum
A CMC student writes of how they are still unable to enter the Athenaeum due to the triggering effect that Laura Kipnis’ event last October had on them as a survivor of sexual assault.
Author Zadie Smith speaks on delight of world building and exploration
The Athenaeum welcomed novelist Zadie Smith and her many fans this past Wednesday, with professor Chloe Martinez conducting the interview.
CMC student groups condemn Ath speaker: ‘Too many of our peers are hurting’
Claremont McKenna College’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum hosted Northwestern University professor Laura Kipnis on Oct. 6. Known for controversial angles on sensitive subjects ranging from Title IX to “sexual politics on campus,” her invitation to speak attracted broad criticism from students who said it was detrimental to survivors and campus culture.
Remote lectures bring speakers’ insights, perspectives to students’ homes
With on-campus speakers and events canceled, organizations at the Claremont Colleges are offering virtual talks to keep 5Cers engaged.
Former UN ambassador visits 5Cs to discuss current state of democracy
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power visited the Claremont Colleges to discuss the status of democracy on Sept. 19.
OPINION: Accessibility to quality journalism isn’t a luxury to college students — it’s their right
Claremont McKenna College gave its students free access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. More colleges need to do this.
‘Free Food for Thought’ podcast uncovers Ath speakers’ personal stories
Inspired by the ever-increasing popularity of podcasts, Shivani Pandya CM ’18 created “Free Food for Thought” in early 2016 for students to hear in-depth, personal stories from Claremont McKenna College’s Athenaeum speakers. The podcast, which is entirely student-run, allows listeners to engage with Athenaeum speakers in a unique way, by
OPINION: Breaking free of the Athenaeum mold
It’s hard to think seriously about poverty in Africa while eating a cannoli.
News Bites – Week Of Nov. 4
Bags of urine found in Walker Hall Bags of urine were reportedly disposed of in Walker Hall trash cans, according to an email sent by Pomona College Residence Life Coordinator Andrew Castro to Walker residents. “The week before fall break, my friends that lived in Walker noticed that it was