Wide-eyed debate watchers filed into rooms across the 5Cs, excitement and anxiety buzzing in the air. Sitting upright with bingo cards and pens in hand, students at Pomona began placing bets on whether or not Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would shake hands. On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 10,
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Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges soar in Wall Street Journal’s rankings of best colleges in the United States
The Wall Street Journal named Claremont McKenna (CMC) and Harvey Mudd College (HMC) in their 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking, released on Sept. 5. CMC ranked fifth – up four spots from last year – while HMC secured the 20th spot after not being ranked in the previous
Students split on CMC modern art installations: Misunderstood masterpieces or hot messes?
The public art collection at CMC has significantly increased its footprint in recent years, but students have yet to reach a general consensus regarding the art’s appeal.
Spring baseball and walkout songs; an ode to the greatest glue guy of all time
A walkout song can be used for good or evil. Expert team players and aspiring glue guys spend hours ruminating on such topics. Done correctly, the walkout song can act as a rallying point for the team, a highlight of an inning. But one wrong misstep or misreading of vibes can elicit cascades of groans from both benches. Adam Akins PZ ‘27 leads a deep dive into the history of the walkout song, and the greatest walk out song success story, Gerardo Parar and his ascension to fame in the twilight of his career through Baby Shark.
Shiny things but no paper rings; Taylor Swift wins Super Bowl and devastates Bay Area students
Does seeing Taylor Swift on ESPN make you angry? Are you fed-up with hearing women’s opinions on something they know nothing about but you are definitely an expert on? Mad that people only rooted for the Chiefs to see a pop-culture icon stand next to your favorite Sports Trophy? Well, then this article is not for you!
Your favorite ex-Sports Desk writers are back to give you the low down on America’s newly crowned royalty, both of whom just added new jewels to their collection.
‘Shut the hell up’: CMC professor Evrigenis on ‘Should Colleges Issue Political Statements?’
On Nov. 17, Claremont McKenna College’s Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom in the Modern World hosted a lecture by new CMC government professor Ioannis Evrigenis titled “Should Colleges Issue Political Statements?” The discussion was centered around recent statements by 7C faculty and student governments regarding Israel and
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.
CMS water polo triumphs over Panthers, one step away from perfect season
Stags seeking perfection–after a dominant over Chapman this past Wednesday, CMS men’s water polo now find themselves on the brink of history: an undefeated season in conference play.
Welased out: Self-coached Claremont Weasels women’s club basketball go down to the Bruins in first game of the season
Pop goes the weasel! The newly coachless Claremont Weasels lost their season opener 51-21 against the UCLA Bruins, despite glimmers of hope from youngsters on the squad.
CMS Swim and Dive seeks to make a splash following successful 2022-2023 season
Preparing to plunge into their season, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Swim and Dive team is determined to make a splash. After reigning supreme in last year’s SCIAC finals and going on to win two individual NCAA DIII national titles, CMS is ready to prove they’re a formidable force to reckon with and to leave their rivals ‘stag’-gering in awe of their aquatic prowess.