On Thursday, Nov. 16, Scripps Presents hosted author, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate Jessamyn Stanley to speak at Balch Auditorium. Stanley is the co-founder of The Underbelly, an inclusive digital wellness experience featuring yoga classes and a curated collection of products. Her speech promoted representation in wellness, the power of individuality in community settings and the necessity of disrupting dominant narratives.
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We are all ‘Anon(ymous)’: The power of representation in Pomona’s final show of the semester
Blue light rippled across a pile of clothes, creating ocean waves on the stage of Pomona College’s Seaver Theater. Anon(ymous), a play directed by Sylvia Cervantes Blush, ran for six shows from November 16 to 18 on the mainstage at Seaver Theater. Adapted from Homer’s “The Odyssey”, it tells the story of a refugee finding his way back to his mom after they were separated by a storm during the journey to the United States.
OPINION: Beyond Taylor’s jets: How Claremont students can pave the way for climate justice
David De Souza PO ’24 believes that Claremont students have a unique responsibility in the fight for climate justice.
CMS women’s basketball seeks to overcome early season losses
Despite early bumps in the road, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) women’s basketball still have championship aspirations. With a young core that’s eager to prove themselves, the Athenas are looking to do some damage in the SCIAC this season.
Under new leadership, Sagehens men’s cross country secures third NCAA championship title
After a disappointing finish to their 2022 season, the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) men’s cross country team returned to their dominant form with a National Championship victory, the team’s third in the last four seaons. With a brand new coaching staff at the helm, the Sagehens left no doubt that they remain one of the nation’s best.
7C student organizations host Diwali celebration
On Sunday, Nov. 12, members of the 7C community gathered around Beckett Hall at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) to celebrate Diwali. Organized by the 7C Hindu Society, Asian Pacific American Mentoring (APAM) and Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA), the celebration welcomed international Indian students, Indian American students and the broader Claremont community.
The Claremont Shades give a sneak peak into SCAMFest
Ever wonder where the inspiration for “Pitch Perfect” came from? Look no further than Claremont’s very own annual Southern California Acapella Music Festival (SCAMFest). The concert features all acapella groups at the 5Cs as well from schools such as UCLA, UC Davis, USC and more.
Crafting change: 5C students host arts & crafts fundraiser for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
Last Friday, students from across the Claremont Colleges came together to buy and sell artwork to raise funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). The fundraiser, held on Nov. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Pomona College’s Walker Hall, was organized to raise awareness and funds for
Over 400 7C students protest, picket urging Pomona divestment from Israel
On Thursday morning at 7 a.m., Claremont College students began gathering outside Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center for “Shut Pom Down for Palestine,” part of a “global call” to action for divestment organized by Palestinian Youth Movement, National Students for Justice in Palestine and International People’s Assembly. This protest comes
Indigenous resistance at the Benton: ‘An Exploration of Memory, Resistance, and Creativity in a Time of Environmental Flux’ by Leah Mata Fragua
On Nov. 2, the Benton Museum of Art invited Leah Mata Fragua to speak on the climate crisis’s impact on the practice of Indigenous art. Fragua is a place-based artist and a member of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini Tribe, located on the California coast. Fragua presented a talk titled “An Exploration of Memory, Resistance and Creativity in a Time of Environmental Flux,” followed by a conversation with Dr. Meranda Roberts regarding ephemeral art and advocating for change in art institutions.