Many have far-fetched dreams, but few have the sheer tenacity to wait 37 years to achieve theirs. Despite growing up as an impoverished farm worker, astronaut Jose Hernandez carved himself a path to the stars amidst pestering doubts. His story is now the basis for the award-winning movie “A Million
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Earthtones brings harmony and legacy to the Frary steps
A quiet breeze sang through the Frary archways at Pomona College last Thursday night, as students settled into their makeshift seats just in time for the performance to begin. Moments later, one of the 5Cs’ most vibrant acappella groups took to the stage. Earthtones, the 13-member all-Black acappella group, stood
Where the night ends: Moments shared at the Claremont Colleges’ after-hour spots
Claremont students tend to be strongly attached to their end-of-night rituals. Before friends go their separate ways, after the party has been shut down and the midnight cravings begin to hit –– a sporadic plan always arises. From The Hub at CMC to Pitzer’s Shakedown to Jay’s Place at Mudd, students across the 5Cs find community and respite on the side of their midnight snacks.
Mudd startup ExploraVist keeps accessibility affordable with new wearable tech
Harvey Mudd startup ExploraVist is constructing an AI-powered wearable device for the blind and visually impaired.
Pluralism, progress, problems: 50 years of interfaith chaplaincy
At the intersection of Scripps College, Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College stands the McAlister Center for Religious Activities (also called the McAlister Center for Spiritual Life), an institution many students pass every day. However, according to former Protestant Chaplain Naima Lett, 75% of the community she encountered during the 2021-2022 school year was unaware of the center’s chaplain services, which provide counseling for all students and faculty of the Claremont colleges regardless of religion. Even less known is the chaplaincy system’s fifty years of complex history, representing both the cutting edge of inclusive college campuses and archaic systems no longer relevant to student needs.
More March Madness? The second annual Dean Chris Classic
On April 5, Harvey Mudd College hosted the second annual Dean Chris Classic (DCC), organized by Dean Chris Sundberg himself. In the classic, students had an opportunity to play in a 16-team, 5v5 basketball tournament.
‘Finding hope through music’: ‘Reason to Be’ musical debuts at 5Cs
Devon Tao HM ’25 first began writing songs about climate change as a final project for a music class. These songs eventually formed the backdrop for their original musical “Reason to Be,” which opened at Seaver Large Studio on March 27 and ran through the weekend.
Harvey Mudd professor awarded Teaching Green Fellowship for chemistry
Harvey Mudd College Professor David Vosburg received the 2025 Teaching Green Fellowship award and will be honored at the 29th annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in June 2025.
Makerspace experiences historic floods due to heavy rainfall
A flood on Feb. 13 led to the weekend-long closure of Harvey Mudd College’s Makerspace, affecting 5C student activities.
Sub-varsity struggles: The chronicles of being a club athlete
What are the struggles of being a club athlete? Otto Fritton PZ ‘27 explores the indecision many club athletes face, weighing their love for the sport against their abilities and commitment levels.