From April 4-7 at Pomona College’s Seaver Theater, the semester’s Mainstage production “Kentucky” captivated audiences. Directed by Margaret Starbuck and written by Leah Nanako Winkler, the play delves into the intricate ways in which our origins shape our life paths.
Tag: Culture
APIDA brings Night Market to the Claremont Community
At the 5C Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Night Market on Nov. 19, crowds of students gathered to enjoy foods made by APIDA affinity groups and organizations across the 5Cs.
OPINION: Studying abroad on financial aid comes with extra baggage
Amidst the stories of glamorous romances in foreign countries and life-changing adventures, Klara Jacobs PZ ’24 gives a realistic take on what studying abroad looks like for a 5C student, especially for one on financial aid.
Lights, camera, casting: Unpacking race and representation on ‘Bridgerton’
Because of its inconsistency with discussing race and culture, season two of “Bridgerton” continues the first season’s failure at genuinely portraying a post-racial society, argue Sridha Chadalavada PO ’24 and Anuradha Krishnan PO ’24.
OPINION: Appreciate, don’t appropriate other cultures
Someone’s culture is not your accessory or prop; understand the context and significance to appreciate and not appropriate, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
Business casual season: A look into recruiting at CMC consulting groups
With a reputation for being stressful and competitive, has recruiting for CMC’s consulting groups turned a new leaf?
OPINION: Make an effort to pronounce people’s names correctly
Making a genuine effort to pronounce a person’s name correctly is a crucial sign of respect for their unique identity, writes Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: The 5Cs are responsible for promoting safe alcohol use on campus
Role models that students are exposed to upon entering college are crucial for the development of a culture of responsible drinking on campus, writes Serena Mao HM ’25.
A love affair with ‘chaotic’ energy: Claremont’s queer womxn and the embrace of chaos
Lillian Perlmutter SC ’21 examines the origin of the word “chaotic” and the significance of its frequent use in Claremont queer dating circles. “For some, to be chaotic, to attract and emit unwieldy intensity — is a magnetic, magical quality, like being the human equivalent of a third tequila shot,” she writes.
The 5Cs get colorful during Holi celebration
The Claremont Colleges Hindu Society hosted Holi, a religious and cultural festival which includes throwing colors, at Walker Beach.