With regard to transformative shifts in society, Dr. Anita Hill wouldn’t say she identifies as an optimist, but is ever hopeful to overcome a number of impossible challenges. On Oct. 28, Pomona College invited Hill to speak on civil rights in current politics, education and greater society in the United States for the sixth annual Payton Distinguished Lectureship.
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Hundreds of 7C students call for end to Gaza siege, demand Pomona financial disclosure, divestment from Israeli government
This Wednesday, over 350 Claremont Colleges students walked out of classes to demand that the 7Cs divest from companies and manufacturers that support the Israeli government, citing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The demonstration and delegation effort was part of a nationwide student walkout.
Radical Roots: Pitzer exhibit celebrates history of student organizing
Standing in Skandera Hall at Pitzer College on Oct. 19, Professor of Political Studies Nigel Boyle welcomed students to the college’s newest exhibit from the archives. The exhibit is the third in a series that commemorates and celebrates Pitzer’s “Radical Roots.” Focusing on Pitzer’s rich history of activism between the 1960s to ’70s.
Grove House kitchen: A taste of community and sustainability
Nestled near the iconic clock tower, this student-operated café beautifully harmonizes
sustainability, community, and culinary creativity. The bungalow is more than just a symbol of environmental commitment; it embodies the essence of Pitzer culture, fostering deep bonds within the student community.
Alexis Pauline Gumbs leads an alphabetical activity on joy and dedication
On Thursday, Oct. 19, poet Alexis Pauline Gumbs spoke to a packed Rose Hills Theater at Pomona College on the topic “Remembering Joy,” exploring what it means to hold onto memories of happiness and loved ones. This evening’s topic became that of paying homage to the joy that centers around people and community.
‘A family away from home’: A look into Black Student Unions across the 5Cs
Black Student Unions across the 5Cs serve as a space for Black students to find community during their time in Claremont. Student leaders from Harvey Mudd College, Claremont McKenna College (CMC), Scripps College and Pomona College told TSL about their goals for their respective organizations. Black Lives at Mudd Black
Should all drugs be legalized? CMC students go head-to-head in Dreier Roundtable Debate
On Thursday, Claremont McKenna College’s (CMC) Dreier Roundtable hosted a student debate on drug legalization titled “Should all drugs be legalized?” The event provided a $750 cash prize for the winning team, which argued on the affirmative side, and a $150 consolation cash prize for the losing team. The debate
Exploring the nexus of oppression: WorldWe Youth 5C unravels the complexities of the sex trade
WorldWe Youth 5C is the youth branch of a broader national anti-sex trafficking and sex trade abolition organization World Without Exploitation. Club leaders hosted their second Sex Trade 101 semi-interactive presentation and conversation at Motley Coffeehouse on October 3rd at 7pm.
Through this event, presenters seeked to examine the multifaceted dynamics and origins of the commercial sex trade and the dimensions of social factors driving demand and overrepresentation within the prostitution system.
“Still Working 9 to 5”: The progress and future for working women
On Sept. 28, Claremont Graduate University hosted the film’s co-director and co-producer, Gary Lane, and executive producer, Larry Lane, to present their documentary, “Still Working 9 to 5” to illuminate sexist problems in the workspace.
Future Under Fire brings reworked fashion designs and sustainability to the 5Cs
Last year, four Pitzer students were inspired by their closets of unworn clothes and a shared vision of sustainability to start a club focused on reworking garments. After hours of work over the summer, the group was ready to launch their first collection of reworked clothing designs and the label behind it, Future Under Fire, at the start of this school year.
The founders of Future Under Fire say that reworked clothing is just the beginning plan to develop a network of creatives across the Claremont Colleges and beyond.