Justin Brooks, director and co-founder of the California Innocence Project (CIP), spoke at the Claremont McKenna College Athenaeum on Tuesday, Feb. 28. He presented his new book “You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent” and its focus on the causes of wrongful convictions. The CIP is a branch
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OPINION: Professor Koonin’s climate talk was misleading nonsense — here’s why
When theoretical physicist Steven Koonin spoke at CMC last week, Rowan Gray CM ‘26 and Gabriel Konar-Steenberg PO ‘23 weren’t impressed — they were appalled.
‘Cancel the climate crisis’: Steven Koonin delivers Ath Talk challenging common climate change concerns
Steven Koonin, professor at New York University and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, spoke at the Claremont McKenna Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum on Thursday, Feb. 23, about his research and misconceptions of the climate crisis. Koonin argued that climate group movements to halt fossil fuel extraction aren’t as urgent
Historian Jared Diamond delivers Ath talk on ‘what’s next’ for our generation
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.
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.