As course registration for the Spring 2025 semester approaches on Nov. 12, Hyperschedule — a student-run 5C course scheduling website — is back on laptops across campuses. Current maintainers Next Ongarjvaja HM ’26, Edward Donson HM ’26 and Stephen Xu HM ’27 reflected on the site’s growth, challenges in securing funding, and their ongoing efforts to keep the beloved website reliable and accessible.
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Fall 2024 pre-registration in review
Upwards of 14,000 permission to enroll requests were submitted by 5C students as they registered for the over 2000 courses that will be offered Fall 2024.
Just skating by: collisions and class-to-class transportation at the 5Cs
As the school year kicks off, we get to dive into the different profiles on how students at the 5Cs get from class to class. Whether you’re a walker, biker, e-scooter, or on wheels, let’s hear about the diverse perspective and experiences on the different transportation methods each student takes.
Moments to Savor: Powering through class with peppermint
Ever since the start of spring semester, Emily Kim PO ’25 has collected peppermints in the front pocket of her fanny pack. In this week’s food column, she explains exactly why.
What the Keck is that noise? Construction on the Nucleus underway at Scripps, Pitzer
After a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2022, construction is well underway on the Nucleus, a collaborative endeavor between Scripps College and Pitzer College to expand the W.M. Keck Science Center which currently hosts both colleges’ STEM departments.
OPINION: Religious minorities at the 5Cs deserve space to observe holidays
Students of all religions should be able to celebrate their holidays without worry, argues guest writer Ella Lehavi ’24.
CMC set to offer its inaugural Napier Initiative course this fall
Associate Professor of Psychology Sharda Umanath will teach Claremont McKenna College’s first Napier Initiative course, “Effective Learning Across the Lifespan,” which will engage about 12 undergraduates and six elders.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd first-years need sleep, not 8 a.m. classes
Pushing back the start times of HMC core classes means students will be better rested and more productive, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
In Playground Games, having fun is no joke
5C students spend most of their time studying for college courses — but that doesn’t mean they’ve completely graduated from elementary school. That’s where Pomona’s Playground Games class comes in.
Outdoor classrooms a breath of fresh air for some students, professors
After a few weeks of classes in tents, students and faculty express con-tent-ment with the benefits of outdoors classrooms.