As of this fall, the Hive has been a staple of the 5Cs community for ten years. In 2015, a grant transformed what had been the Seeley G. Mudd Science Library into a more flexible, lively space. A decade later, the Hive remains an experiment in creativity and collaboration.
Tag: Creativity
Paint nights and soirées: Saturday evenings get more creative with the 5C Artists’ Coalition
5C Artists’ Coalition, an increasingly active and popular club, hosts regular paint nights and art socials. The organization aims to create and support a supportive community centered around creativity.
Benton sustainable fashion show revamps the runway
At Pomona College’s sustainable fashion show, “Harvesting Tomorrow’s Wardrobe,” designers and models took the runway at the Benton on Oct. 24. From dark, celestial themes to vibrant, pastoral styles, each look challenged the fashion’s cycles of rapid consumption and waste, celebrating the art of transformation through reclaimed materials.
OPINION: Being bored doesn’t have to be boring
Waiting in a long line can be easily avoided by scrolling through TikTok, but Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 sees the beauty in being bored.
OPINION: Embracing Y/N: The merits of fanfiction and fan culture
Sites such as Wattpad, Archive of Our Own, and Fanfiction.net house the beauty of fanfiction, and Grace Kim SC `27 doesn’t understand the shame.
Mudd’s Makerspace offers students place for creativity, community
Students can use Harvey Mudd’s Makerspace to learn new skills, create projects and find a community.
Moments to savor: Reclaiming creativity through charcuterie
For food columnist Emily Kim PO ’25, kiwi and charcuterie boards were what inspired her to get her creative juices flowing.
5C D&D Club embraces sELF-expression, welcomes new players
The 5C Dungeons and Dragons Club gives players the freedom to be anyone — which some use to explore gender and political structures.
Turn up the music: 5C singer-songwriters on creating a distinct sound
5C musicians reflect on their future musical aspirations, evolving musical styles and how they hope their music will be received.
Printmaking, jewelry, podcasts: The Hive is abuzz with creativity
With the 5C community back on campus, the Hive has reopened its doors, offering students a space to unleash their creative sides.