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Tag: CIVES

Arts & Culture Features 
November 8, 2024 12:43 amNovember 8, 2024 12:52 am

Voting clubs across the 5Cs promote civic engagement

By Audrey Green and Charlotte Hahm 5823 Views 2024 election, Ballot, ballots, CIVES, Civic Duty, Civic Engagement, election season, Every vote counts, Kravis Lab, League of Women Voters, LWV, Vote, voter education, Voting, voting clubs

Voting clubs across the 5Cs are fostering civic engagement beyond the 2024 election. Through voter registration assistance, nonpartisan information on propositions, and community events, Claremont Colleges League of Women Voters (LWV), Every Vote Counts Claremont (EVC) and the Claremont Initiative for Voter Engagement Strategies (CIVES) empower students with the knowledge and resources to actively participate in democracy.

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Photo of students interacting at CMC's voting carnival
Arts & Culture Features 
October 10, 2024 11:06 pmOctober 10, 2024 11:45 pm

Voting Carnival sparks civic engagement ahead of 2024 election

By Amelia Bertsch and Georgia Alford 6864 Views 2024, 2024 election, Carnival, CIVES, Civic Engagement, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Election, Every vote counts, Kamala Harris, Kravis Lab, Politics, register to vote, republican party, Vote, voting carnival, voting registration

The Voting Carnival, held on Oct. 9 on Parents Field, featured games, food and voter registration assistance to engage students ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Organized by Every Vote Counts Claremont, Kravis Lab and CIVES, the event aimed to educate students about voter registration and the absentee ballot process.

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  • Pomona BSU town hall calls for administrative accountability amid incidents of racism
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  • Seminars and scoreboards: Economics of sports
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At Pomona’s BSU town hall, students spoke publicly about experiences of racism in academic, social, and campus spaces, describing what they said is a broader pattern shaping the campus environment. The event drew hundreds from across the Claremont Colleges and surrounding community.

“I learned that we are not alone,” Pherell Washington PO ’29 said. “There are so many different people, not just Black individuals, but so many allies.”

The event highlighted ongoing concerns around institutional response and the need for clear, measurable action in addressing these concerns.

Video by Bianca Mirica & Sakeenah Abraham | Edited by Bianca Mirica
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At Pomona’s BSU town hall, students spoke publicly about experiences of racism in academic, social, and campus spaces, describing what they said is a broader pattern shaping the campus environment. The event drew hundreds from across the Claremont Colleges and surrounding community. “I learned that we are not alone,” Pherell Washington PO ’29 said. “There are so many different people, not just Black individuals, but so many allies.” The event highlighted ongoing concerns around institutional response and the need for clear, measurable action in addressing these concerns. Video by Bianca Mirica & Sakeenah Abraham | Edited by Bianca Mirica
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Over 500 attendees gathered at Pomona College’s Black Student Union (BSU) town hall to address reported incidents of racism on campus and call for accountability from the administration. Students, faculty, and community members shared experiences and emphasized the need for concrete institutional action.

“These are not fabricated stories, and they’re not one-off instances,” Jeremy Mitchell PO ’27 said. “There are multiple acts of racial discrimination on this campus.”

Words by Bianca Mirica and Jun Kwon | Photo by Bianca Mirica
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Over 500 attendees gathered at Pomona College’s Black Student Union (BSU) town hall to address reported incidents of racism on campus and call for accountability from the administration. Students, faculty, and community members shared experiences and emphasized the need for concrete institutional action.

“These are not fabricated stories, and they’re not one-off instances,” Jeremy Mitchell PO ’27 said. “There are multiple acts of racial discrimination on this campus.”

Words by Bianca Mirica and Jun Kwon | Photo by Bianca Mirica
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Over 500 attendees gathered at Pomona College’s Black Student Union (BSU) town hall to address reported incidents of racism on campus and call for accountability from the administration. Students, faculty, and community members shared experiences and emphasized the need for concrete institutional action. “These are not fabricated stories, and they’re not one-off instances,” Jeremy Mitchell PO ’27 said. “There are multiple acts of racial discrimination on this campus.” Words by Bianca Mirica and Jun Kwon | Photo by Bianca Mirica Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is in the midst of a negotiation for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that may define women’s sports and labor. With rising superstars and growing popularity, Talbott Chesley PO ’28 writes that although a CBA on the table is encouraging, its revenue-sharing details must put WNBA athletes first.

“Thus, urging players to accept a CBA that simply increases salaries alone is not enough,” Chesley writes. “If the league keeps growing, those salaries will just fall behind again without greater revenue sharing — something that all the women who came before them fought.”

Words by Talbott Chesley | Graphic by PJ James
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is in the midst of a negotiation for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that may define women’s sports and labor. With rising superstars and growing popularity, Talbott Chesley PO ’28 writes that although a CBA on the table is encouraging, its revenue-sharing details must put WNBA athletes first.

“Thus, urging players to accept a CBA that simply increases salaries alone is not enough,” Chesley writes. “If the league keeps growing, those salaries will just fall behind again without greater revenue sharing — something that all the women who came before them fought.”

Words by Talbott Chesley | Graphic by PJ James
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is in the midst of a negotiation for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that may define women’s sports and labor. With rising superstars and growing popularity, Talbott Chesley PO ’28 writes that although a CBA on the table is encouraging, its revenue-sharing details must put WNBA athletes first. “Thus, urging players to accept a CBA that simply increases salaries alone is not enough,” Chesley writes. “If the league keeps growing, those salaries will just fall behind again without greater revenue sharing — something that all the women who came before them fought.” Words by Talbott Chesley | Graphic by PJ James Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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“Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era” follows one such girl named Jungle Pocket, whose goal to become one of the strongest racers becomes more difficult when a rival named Agnes Tachyon acts as her biggest hurdle. This rivalry then grows more uncomplicated when Tachyon chooses to retire only after a few races.

“[The movie] does many things right, and will leave a good impression on many viewers. However, the flat supporting cast prevents it from being a truly “umazing” film,” Kim writes.

Words by Joon Kim | Visual by Melinda Qerushi
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“Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era” follows one such girl named Jungle Pocket, whose goal to become one of the strongest racers becomes more difficult when a rival named Agnes Tachyon acts as her biggest hurdle. This rivalry then grows more uncomplicated when Tachyon chooses to retire only after a few races. “[The movie] does many things right, and will leave a good impression on many viewers. However, the flat supporting cast prevents it from being a truly “umazing” film,” Kim writes. Words by Joon Kim | Visual by Melinda Qerushi Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Leslie Tong ‘29 discusses the japanese novel “Jigoku no Hana” and its exploration of concepts such as virginity and desire. She weaves a complex tapestry describing how societal constructs can restrict one’s sexual expression.

“She becomes a flower blossom in the hell of the human world, unswayed by all phenomena, emotions and desires,” Tong writes.

Words by Leslie Tong | Visual by Meiya Rollins
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Leslie Tong ‘29 discusses the japanese novel “Jigoku no Hana” and its exploration of concepts such as virginity and desire. She weaves a complex tapestry describing how societal constructs can restrict one’s sexual expression. “She becomes a flower blossom in the hell of the human world, unswayed by all phenomena, emotions and desires,” Tong writes. Words by Leslie Tong | Visual by Meiya Rollins Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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On Friday, March 6, 5C students gathered on Walker Beach for the Mutual Aid Bash, where vendors, student organizations and community members came together to raise funds and awareness for local mutual aid efforts. Co-hosted by several 5C groups, the event highlighted the power of collaboration in redirecting campus resources toward community-based organizations.

Students moved between tables offering food, art and resources, engaging with initiatives supporting deportees, legal aid and grassroots organizing across the Inland Empire.

“You think you are in a bubble, suburban fantasy, but in reality, there are ICE kidnappings everywhere,” event co-organizer Zeean Firmeza PO ’26 said. “As affinity groups, we get a lot of funding … How can we ensure students can access and donate money for aid?”

Words by Irikaa Mehrotra | Photo by Maggie Zhang
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On Friday, March 6, 5C students gathered on Walker Beach for the Mutual Aid Bash, where vendors, student organizations and community members came together to raise funds and awareness for local mutual aid efforts. Co-hosted by several 5C groups, the event highlighted the power of collaboration in redirecting campus resources toward community-based organizations. Students moved between tables offering food, art and resources, engaging with initiatives supporting deportees, legal aid and grassroots organizing across the Inland Empire. “You think you are in a bubble, suburban fantasy, but in reality, there are ICE kidnappings everywhere,” event co-organizer Zeean Firmeza PO ’26 said. “As affinity groups, we get a lot of funding … How can we ensure students can access and donate money for aid?” Words by Irikaa Mehrotra | Photo by Maggie Zhang Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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From March 5 to 8, the Pomona College Theatre Department brought “Yoga Play” to the Seaver Theatre Complex, where audiences gathered for a sharp, satirical take on wellness culture and corporate ambition. The production followed three executives at athleisure company Jojomon as they navigated a PR crisis while grappling with their own anxieties, identities and ambitions.

Amid fast-paced humor and moments of emotional clarity, the show invited audiences to reflect on authenticity in a world built on performance.

“I think when you’re working on theater with a group of people, it’s really about sacrifice… for this thing you’re creating that’s so sacred and beautiful,” Chris Chow PO ’26 said.

Words by Phoebe Fogel | Photo by Jose Saquic-Castro
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From March 5 to 8, the Pomona College Theatre Department brought “Yoga Play” to the Seaver Theatre Complex, where audiences gathered for a sharp, satirical take on wellness culture and corporate ambition. The production followed three executives at athleisure company Jojomon as they navigated a PR crisis while grappling with their own anxieties, identities and ambitions. Amid fast-paced humor and moments of emotional clarity, the show invited audiences to reflect on authenticity in a world built on performance. “I think when you’re working on theater with a group of people, it’s really about sacrifice… for this thing you’re creating that’s so sacred and beautiful,” Chris Chow PO ’26 said. Words by Phoebe Fogel | Photo by Jose Saquic-Castro Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Pomona College announced last month that California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu, humanitarian Jane Olson and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt PO ’95 will speak at the College’s commencement ceremony on May 17 on Marston Quad.

During the ceremony, the speakers will receive honorary doctorates recognizing their contributions to law, human rights and democratic governance. 

“I think the message to the graduating class is pretty simple: if you care about democracy, human rights or political change, you eventually have to decide where you want to plug into that work,” Lexi Duffy PO ’26 said. “Pomona is sending students off with examples of people who actually did.”

Words by Bianca Mirica | Photo courtesy of Pomona College
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Pomona College announced last month that California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu, humanitarian Jane Olson and political scientist Daniel Ziblatt PO ’95 will speak at the College’s commencement ceremony on May 17 on Marston Quad. During the ceremony, the speakers will receive honorary doctorates recognizing their contributions to law, human rights and democratic governance. “I think the message to the graduating class is pretty simple: if you care about democracy, human rights or political change, you eventually have to decide where you want to plug into that work,” Lexi Duffy PO ’26 said. “Pomona is sending students off with examples of people who actually did.” Words by Bianca Mirica | Photo courtesy of Pomona College Read more at the link in our bio.
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Claremont McKenna College’s Civility, Access, Resource and Expression (CARE) Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary on March 4. Students and faculty spoke to CARE’s impact on campus amid threats to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Trump administration.

To Vince Greer,  CMC assistant vice president for dialogue and diversity, the current political climate makes the CARE center and its mission “more important [now] than ever.”

“There’s just a willingness to retreat and not have those challenging discussions,” he said. “The CARE Center is critical to equip our students, to normalize having these discussions, to practice increased level[s] of understanding and awareness building.”

Words by Reanna Mohler | Photo courtesy of Claremont McKenna College
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Claremont McKenna College’s Civility, Access, Resource and Expression (CARE) Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary on March 4. Students and faculty spoke to CARE’s impact on campus amid threats to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Trump administration.

To Vince Greer,  CMC assistant vice president for dialogue and diversity, the current political climate makes the CARE center and its mission “more important [now] than ever.”

“There’s just a willingness to retreat and not have those challenging discussions,” he said. “The CARE Center is critical to equip our students, to normalize having these discussions, to practice increased level[s] of understanding and awareness building.”

Words by Reanna Mohler | Photo courtesy of Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont McKenna College’s Civility, Access, Resource and Expression (CARE) Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary on March 4. Students and faculty spoke to CARE’s impact on campus amid threats to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Trump administration. To Vince Greer, CMC assistant vice president for dialogue and diversity, the current political climate makes the CARE center and its mission “more important [now] than ever.” “There’s just a willingness to retreat and not have those challenging discussions,” he said. “The CARE Center is critical to equip our students, to normalize having these discussions, to practice increased level[s] of understanding and awareness building.” Words by Reanna Mohler | Photo courtesy of Claremont McKenna College Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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