The Claremont Colleges espouse environmental values, but as Metrolink — one of Southern California’s most necessary transit channels — stands to become significantly more expensive, 7C students face unnecessary hurdles in using nearby public transport. However, we — following in the footsteps of UCLA and USC — have a ready solution in U-Pass. Nicholas Steinman CM ‘27 believes that U-Pass and LA Metro’s A line are the ultimate solution.
Tag: Environmentalism
Michelle Dowd PZ ’90 discusses foraging, growing up in a cult at CMC Ath Talk
In her talk “What I Learned from Foraging (And Surviving a Family Cult),” Michelle Dowd PZ ’90 discusses foraging and how it shaped her approach to life outside of The Field.
Under the Canopy: A registered herbivore at the carnivore convention
In her environmental column, Annika White PZ ’24 comments on the paradox of being a vegetarian working at a BBQ restaurant.
12th Annual Scripps College Sustainability Fair: A showcase of environmental initiatives across the Claremont campuses
Scripps College hosted its 12th annual sustainability fair on April 19, highlighting community organizations that value sustainability.
OPINION: Bringing back community gardens with Huerta del Valle: Setting an example for community gardening everywhere
Cameron MacDonald PZ ’25, Fia Powers PZ ’25 and Wynne Chase PZ ’26 are finding a solution to the trauma, health risk, food insecurity and a general lack of care for communities through the work of Huerta Del Valle’s community gardens.
OPINION: The unintended consequences of Meatless Mondays
Frary’s Meatless Mondays have environmental benefits, but pose a danger by encouraging restrictive eating, argues Madison Lewis PO ‘24.
OPINION: Environmentalism is egotism
Amid the climate crisis, Ty Rocker PZ ’23 argues against an anthropocentric view of Earth, describing how nature might regenerate on its own.
Ye Olde Student Life: Closer to ‘carrying capacity,’ more than three decades later
We need to do much more to help solve the issues of global warming and environmental degradation, both of which humankind has contributed to.