Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 writes about the mixed legacy of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. She talks about how the podcast promoted the pursuit of female pleasure while also reinforcing certain patriarchal ideas.
Tag: Dating
OPINION: Why date what you hate?
Individuality in relationships is important, and if a partner is crossing boundaries, it could be time to reexamine your relationship’s future. However, you shouldn’t whack him with anything. TikTok’s ihatemybf trend, although seemingly ironic and oxymoronic, reinforces these toxic relationship dynamics. Ansley Kang SC ‘29 underscores how the rhetoric of this trend is more farce than feminism.
Love in the age of algorithms: Datamatch returns
On Feb. 7, the Datamatch survey opened for students at 49 colleges and universities throughout North America. Started by a group of Harvard undergraduates in 1994, the college-specific online matchmaking service runs annually in early February.
5C Shades of Grey: Situationships, hookups and the wonderful traditions of Valentine’s in Claremont
It’s Valentine’s Day. You have questions. And we have answers. Our very own Claremont Cupids (bow and arrow not included) have written a column using their expertise.
OPINION: The ‘if he wanted to, he would’ mentality is holding women back
Ladies, let’s talk about it. It feels good to be asked out, but are we losing chances at love by waiting for the man to ask us out? Urging women to take a chance and make the first move, Tess McHugh PO ’25 argues that these societal gender norms are holding women back.
Dear Roommate: Your most Fizzed questions answered
Everyone’s asking questions on Fizz, but who’s answering? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 responds to popular Fizzes from the past few weeks.
Sex Education: Is polyamory back?
What can Aristotle teach us about threesomes? Is polyamory back for good? Meet TSL’s new sex columnist, Villanelle.
Finding love at lunch: student perspectives on dating at dining halls
Dating at the Claremont Colleges has its quirks, from “suite-cest” to constantly running into your ex. Dining hall dates and Claremont Village outings are hot topics of debate – some students say dining halls dates show a lack of effort, while others appreciate the lack of traditional dating norms. What really makes a date meaningful at the 5Cs?
Dear Roommate: Why is everyone around me falling in love?
Love might be all around us, but how do you actually open yourself up to human connection? Advice columnist Ellie Chi PO ‘28 writes about navigating emotional vulnerability.