A fatalistic fug has descended in the wake of Trump’s ongoing executive restructuring of the government. Rather, it’s your top choice for research being chopped by cuts to the National Science Foundation or distress at the destruction of the Department of Education, it’s easy to find yourself thinking, yeah, it’s over. However, Daniel Choi PO ’28 argues that we should be galvanized in this moment of political turbidity and be ready to fight to rebuild and retain our democracy.
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CMS Athenas volleyball reaches NCAA final four, loses at home to Hope College
CMS served up a smashing tournament as hosts, but alas, even goddesses face tough opponents. After their impressive upset on Nov. 29, where they defeated the no.1 seed University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Titans, the Athenas fell to the Hope College Flying Dutchmen in a dramatic 5 set showdown.
Original student-made musical ‘It Takes Time’ tells pandemic stories of growth, hope
A mother and daughter united, supporting their family. A kindergarten teacher learning to teach without a classroom and make friends without leaving his house. A couple planning a wedding without a guarantee that guests will be able to make it.
These interweaving pandemic stories coalesced in the student-produced musical “It Takes Time,” which played at Pomona College’s Seaver Large Studio from April 21 through April 23.
Cornel West Ath Talk discusses loss of hope, nihilism of modernity
Cornel West, prolific left-wing activist, author and public intellectual, delivered a talk to an excited Athenaeum audience on Mar. 23. CMC philosophy professor Briana Toole facilitated the talk. West’s talk addressed ways to remedy our callous, nihilistic attitude that has taken shape in the years since his influential book Race Matters was published in 1993. He addressed topical concerns such as depression amongst college students, as well as a plethora of universal themes such as the paramount value of art and the importance of community.
Niketa Kou PO ’25 and her journey of recovery and resilience
Niketa Kou PO ’25, has found a way to persevere through –– and even find inspiration in –– the injury which changed the way she engages in her passion of dancing.