Novels are, inevitably, a reflection of the time and place in which they are written. And so, it is no surprise that now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new genre of literature is emerging. Last year, the list of novels written (explicitly or tangentially) about the pandemic
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As California eases pandemic restrictions, LA County will continue to require masks indoors
California has relaxed many of its statewide pandemic restrictions, but a more significant drop in COVID-19 cases will still need to occur for Los Angeles County to ease its indoor mask mandate, officials said this week. LA County would consider lifting some of its mask mandates if conditions improved, Barbara
Students reflect on summer research during the pandemic
Studying everything from Hong Kong’s democratic autonomy to the nuclear pore complex, students reflect on a summer of research.
Scene it: Watching ‘Sweet Tooth’ was like pulling teeth
From uncanny visuals to a lifeless plot, “Sweet Tooth” is not worth your watch, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 argues.
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.
The masked singers: Music programs implement COVID-19 safety guidelines
How can high-risk activities such as singing survive during a pandemic? Music professors have tackled this question through uniquely shaped masks, social distancing, and practicing outdoors.
How studying and working on a farm taught me the bigger picture
Feeling cooped up at home after a semester of online learning, London Lordos SC ’24 moved to a farm for the spring semester — entering a world of cow cuddling, beekeeping and hoedowns.
OPINION: Reflecting on virtual learning reveals moments of growth
OPINION: We should reflect on our experience during the pandemic so we can enter a post-pandemic world as better people, writes Phillip Kong PO ’24.
10-day quarantine and other things to keep in mind if you’re moving back to Claremont
Though health experts and fellow students have warned of the dangers of traveling and moving back to Claremont, some students have no choice but to move or have chosen to return regardless. Here are some things to know if you’re moving to Claremont for the spring semester.
OPINION: Claremont is not your personal playground
Students that recently moved to Claremont must respect their new communities by preventing the spread of COVID, argues Uma Nagarajan-Swenson SC ’22.