Whirring sirens and blaring lights have marked the end of what should have been a fun night for many, and a culture of overconsumption has become commonplace, a cannon event for many students at the 5C’s. Kabir Raina CM ‘28 makes the case that responsible partying isn’t the end of your youth or a sober tactic, with the right tools and support, no one needs to end a good night in an ambulance.
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Jia Tolentino on navigating joy and transcendence
Jia Tolentino spoke with Kevin Dettmar, director of the Humanities studio, at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theater on Nov. 9 as part of the ongoing Joy Speaker Series. Tolentino delved into her evolving perspectives on joy, from ecstasy to quieter, simpler joy which she found in motherhood. She spoke about her complicated relationship with organized religion, experiences with transcendence and the intertwining of joy and sorrow. The talk concluded with an exploration of the unknown, as Tolentino emphasized the beauty and significance found in moments of mortality.
Should all drugs be legalized? CMC students go head-to-head in Dreier Roundtable Debate
On Thursday, Claremont McKenna College’s (CMC) Dreier Roundtable hosted a student debate on drug legalization titled “Should all drugs be legalized?” The event provided a $750 cash prize for the winning team, which argued on the affirmative side, and a $150 consolation cash prize for the losing team. The debate
The 5 to the 10: Breaking Bald — when Michel Foucault did LSD with a CGU professor
Southern California columnist Cassidy Bensko SC ’25 chronicles cultural critic Michel Foucault’s philosophical transformation, which was sparked by a “trip” to Death Valley with a former Claremont Graduate University professor.
OPINION: The Red Ribbon Campaign needs serious reform
The Red Ribbon Campaign’s silence on racial issues and support of problematic figures and organizations fail to effectively tackle the problem of drug abuse, argues Luciénne Reyes PZ ‘24.
OPINION: Instagram is a Schedule II drug
Ty Rocker PZ ‘23 highlights how our seemingly innocuous use of social media actually resembles drug addiction.
The downbeat: 03 Greedo releases ‘Summer In The Projects’ from jail, reminisces about past to look to future
“Still Summer In The Projects” may be 03 Greedo’s last release for a while as he is currently in jail for drug and gun possession.
Scripps cuts substance-free housing, replaces with ‘wellness community’
Scripps has eliminated substance free housing for the 2019-2020 year, replacing it with a Wellness Learning Community, which is not sub-free.
OPINION: Don’t judge people for using medication to treat mental illness
Psychiatric medication helps lots of people function in their daily lives. At times, the worst side effects can be the stigma.
‘Girl, why you gotta do so many drugs?’: Drug culture in music and on campus
Jimothy Lacoste is a rising indie rapper out of North London — but, of course, he represents much more than that. He, like all of us, is built of contradictions; he’s a rap artist, but his music could also fall into the category of grime. You can never pinpoint whether or