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Arts & Culture Features 
November 8, 2024 12:43 amNovember 8, 2024 12:52 am

Voting clubs across the 5Cs promote civic engagement

By Audrey Green and Charlotte Hahm 5888 Views 2024 election, Ballot, ballots, CIVES, Civic Duty, Civic Engagement, election season, Every vote counts, Kravis Lab, League of Women Voters, LWV, Vote, voter education, Voting, voting clubs

Voting clubs across the 5Cs are fostering civic engagement beyond the 2024 election. Through voter registration assistance, nonpartisan information on propositions, and community events, Claremont Colleges League of Women Voters (LWV), Every Vote Counts Claremont (EVC) and the Claremont Initiative for Voter Engagement Strategies (CIVES) empower students with the knowledge and resources to actively participate in democracy.

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Photo of students interacting at CMC's voting carnival
Arts & Culture Features 
October 10, 2024 11:06 pmOctober 10, 2024 11:45 pm

Voting Carnival sparks civic engagement ahead of 2024 election

By Amelia Bertsch and Georgia Alford 6904 Views 2024, 2024 election, Carnival, CIVES, Civic Engagement, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Election, Every vote counts, Kamala Harris, Kravis Lab, Politics, register to vote, republican party, Vote, voting carnival, voting registration

The Voting Carnival, held on Oct. 9 on Parents Field, featured games, food and voter registration assistance to engage students ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Organized by Every Vote Counts Claremont, Kravis Lab and CIVES, the event aimed to educate students about voter registration and the absentee ballot process.

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Flea, the founding and long-lasting member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, just released his first solo album: “Honora.” Andrea Miloshevska PO ’28 discusses the unexpected and refined jazz soundscapes, the bassist’s rediscovery of his childhood love for Bebop and the trumpet, and the heartfelt meaning of self-knowledge and discovery, at the heart of the record. 

“The beauty of this composition is proof that Flea doesn’t have to choose between these seemingly opposite musical traditions. It grabs your attention the moment you hear the thick vibrations of the instruments and keeps you on your tiptoes until the very end,” says Andrea. 

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Flea, the founding and long-lasting member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, just released his first solo album: “Honora.” Andrea Miloshevska PO ’28 discusses the unexpected and refined jazz soundscapes, the bassist’s rediscovery of his childhood love for Bebop and the trumpet, and the heartfelt meaning of self-knowledge and discovery, at the heart of the record. “The beauty of this composition is proof that Flea doesn’t have to choose between these seemingly opposite musical traditions. It grabs your attention the moment you hear the thick vibrations of the instruments and keeps you on your tiptoes until the very end,” says Andrea. Words by Andrea Miloshevska | Visual by Cassie Sundberg Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) swept Pomona-Pitzer in the Sixth Street Rivalry baseball series on April 13–14, securing three consecutive wins across games played at Alumni Field and Azusa Pacific University.

CMS opened the series with a 17–4 mercy-rule victory and maintained momentum through the weekend, holding a high-scoring Pomona-Pitzer offense to 12 total runs across all three games. Players credited both pitching preparation and consistent offensive performance for the result.

Despite the losses, Pomona-Pitzer remained competitive, briefly taking an early lead in game three. Both teams are expected to remain contenders in the SCIAC standings, with a potential postseason rematch likely.

Words by Zachary LeBlanc | Photo courtesy of CMS Athletics
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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) swept Pomona-Pitzer in the Sixth Street Rivalry baseball series on April 13–14, securing three consecutive wins across games played at Alumni Field and Azusa Pacific University. CMS opened the series with a 17–4 mercy-rule victory and maintained momentum through the weekend, holding a high-scoring Pomona-Pitzer offense to 12 total runs across all three games. Players credited both pitching preparation and consistent offensive performance for the result. Despite the losses, Pomona-Pitzer remained competitive, briefly taking an early lead in game three. Both teams are expected to remain contenders in the SCIAC standings, with a potential postseason rematch likely. Words by Zachary LeBlanc | Photo courtesy of CMS Athletics Read more at the link in our bio.
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletics has appointed Dr. Danielle Lynch as its new athletic director, effective April 1.

Lynch joins from Haverford College following a national search involving administrators and students. She brings more than 20 years of experience in Division III athletics, with previous roles at West Point and Susquehanna University.

In her first weeks, Lynch has met with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, emphasizing community engagement and visibility. Student participants in the hiring process, including Zaina Sayeed, cited her leadership experience as a key strength.

Words by Jake Creelan | Photo courtesy of Pomona College
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletics has appointed Dr. Danielle Lynch as its new athletic director, effective April 1. Lynch joins from Haverford College following a national search involving administrators and students. She brings more than 20 years of experience in Division III athletics, with previous roles at West Point and Susquehanna University. In her first weeks, Lynch has met with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, emphasizing community engagement and visibility. Student participants in the hiring process, including Zaina Sayeed, cited her leadership experience as a key strength. Words by Jake Creelan | Photo courtesy of Pomona College Read more at the link in our bio.
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Audrey Green SC ’27 explores Hayao Miyazaki’s “Whisper of the Heart,” and the moments when we are forced from our quietude. She reflects on the parallels of her own childhood writing processes and those of the main character, Shizuku Tsukushima, and what our passions reveal about the self once we share them. 

“For a young writer such as Shizuku, this step is intertwined with the act of growing up itself, of learning that to be understood, you must first allow yourself to be seen by the world, even imperfectly,” Green writes.

Words by Audrey Green | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
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Audrey Green SC ’27 explores Hayao Miyazaki’s “Whisper of the Heart,” and the moments when we are forced from our quietude. She reflects on the parallels of her own childhood writing processes and those of the main character, Shizuku Tsukushima, and what our passions reveal about the self once we share them. “For a young writer such as Shizuku, this step is intertwined with the act of growing up itself, of learning that to be understood, you must first allow yourself to be seen by the world, even imperfectly,” Green writes. Words by Audrey Green | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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4/9
The Motley Coffeehouse and Scripps Store closed April 17, Scripps College’s admitted students day, as the majority of student staff voted to strike in response to new administrative oversight. 

While the barista bar remained shut, the space transformed into something else entirely: a forum. Throughout the day, student workers led teach-ins outlining their demands for transparency, contractual clarity, and the preservation of the Motley’s historically student-run identity, speaking directly to prospective students about what they see as a turning point for the institution.

Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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The Motley Coffeehouse and Scripps Store closed April 17, Scripps College’s admitted students day, as the majority of student staff voted to strike in response to new administrative oversight. While the barista bar remained shut, the space transformed into something else entirely: a forum. Throughout the day, student workers led teach-ins outlining their demands for transparency, contractual clarity, and the preservation of the Motley’s historically student-run identity, speaking directly to prospective students about what they see as a turning point for the institution. Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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On Friday Apr. 10, the Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) hosted DAWN: Blaremont Fashion Show at the Benton Museum of Art. 

The show was co-designed by Biruk Gizaw PO ’26 and La’Nae Fernandes SC ’28. DAWN revealed how meaningful it can be for Black students to have both the resources and the freedom to bring their creative visions to life.

“Having this on campus space that is able to provide that funding and support and give us the space to be creative in the way we want to, and then also have the opportunity to share that creativity with all Black models and another Black designer was very surreal,” Fernandes said.

Words by Zoe Chin | Photo courtesy of Claremont Colleges OBSA
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On Friday Apr. 10, the Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) hosted DAWN: Blaremont Fashion Show at the Benton Museum of Art. 

The show was co-designed by Biruk Gizaw PO ’26 and La’Nae Fernandes SC ’28. DAWN revealed how meaningful it can be for Black students to have both the resources and the freedom to bring their creative visions to life.

“Having this on campus space that is able to provide that funding and support and give us the space to be creative in the way we want to, and then also have the opportunity to share that creativity with all Black models and another Black designer was very surreal,” Fernandes said.

Words by Zoe Chin | Photo courtesy of Claremont Colleges OBSA
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On Friday Apr. 10, the Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) hosted DAWN: Blaremont Fashion Show at the Benton Museum of Art. The show was co-designed by Biruk Gizaw PO ’26 and La’Nae Fernandes SC ’28. DAWN revealed how meaningful it can be for Black students to have both the resources and the freedom to bring their creative visions to life. “Having this on campus space that is able to provide that funding and support and give us the space to be creative in the way we want to, and then also have the opportunity to share that creativity with all Black models and another Black designer was very surreal,” Fernandes said. Words by Zoe Chin | Photo courtesy of Claremont Colleges OBSA Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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On Apr. 10 at 7 p.m., 5C students gathered in Edmunds Ballroom at Pomona College to experience death row prisoner Keith LaMar’s spoken word poetry, accompanied by a live jazz band. LaMar works closely with members of the 5C Prison Abolition Coalition, who have brought LaMar to Claremont four times. 

“Jazz is married to Keith’s spoken word poetry,” organizer Oli Yoo SC `26 said. “His words are elevated by the music, and this art moves people to action: to learn about unfair prison systems, to donate, to become involved in the planning for the next concert. This means everything to our friend Keith.”

The Ohio State Penitentiary permitted LaMar to phone in at 7:30 p.m. After facing some technical difficulties, LaMar performed multiple pieces, leaving audience members with a greater understanding of the harsh realities of incarceration.

Words by Annabelle Jurus & Sylvie Simmons | Photo by Maggie Zhang
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On Apr. 10 at 7 p.m., 5C students gathered in Edmunds Ballroom at Pomona College to experience death row prisoner Keith LaMar’s spoken word poetry, accompanied by a live jazz band. LaMar works closely with members of the 5C Prison Abolition Coalition, who have brought LaMar to Claremont four times. “Jazz is married to Keith’s spoken word poetry,” organizer Oli Yoo SC `26 said. “His words are elevated by the music, and this art moves people to action: to learn about unfair prison systems, to donate, to become involved in the planning for the next concert. This means everything to our friend Keith.” The Ohio State Penitentiary permitted LaMar to phone in at 7:30 p.m. After facing some technical difficulties, LaMar performed multiple pieces, leaving audience members with a greater understanding of the harsh realities of incarceration. Words by Annabelle Jurus & Sylvie Simmons | Photo by Maggie Zhang Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Scripps College continues to make progress on its Centennial Plaza Project, which involves renovations of the 10th Street building and the construction of the new Carolyn Lake Dance Center, both of which are expected to be complete during the 2026-27 academic year. 

Leah Gorence SC ’28 said that it is exciting to see Scripps invest in new infrastructure. However, she wonders if the Centennial Plaza Project is the best allocation of Scripps’  resources.

“To me, it’s exciting to see Scripps invest in itself, especially for dancers at the Richardson dance studio,” Gorence said. “But I personally would love to see more of that money go into financial aid or housing.”

Words by Carys Hardy and Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic courtesy of Scripps College
Scripps College continues to make progress on its Centennial Plaza Project, which involves renovations of the 10th Street building and the construction of the new Carolyn Lake Dance Center, both of which are expected to be complete during the 2026-27 academic year. 

Leah Gorence SC ’28 said that it is exciting to see Scripps invest in new infrastructure. However, she wonders if the Centennial Plaza Project is the best allocation of Scripps’  resources.

“To me, it’s exciting to see Scripps invest in itself, especially for dancers at the Richardson dance studio,” Gorence said. “But I personally would love to see more of that money go into financial aid or housing.”

Words by Carys Hardy and Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic courtesy of Scripps College
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Scripps College continues to make progress on its Centennial Plaza Project, which involves renovations of the 10th Street building and the construction of the new Carolyn Lake Dance Center, both of which are expected to be complete during the 2026-27 academic year. Leah Gorence SC ’28 said that it is exciting to see Scripps invest in new infrastructure. However, she wonders if the Centennial Plaza Project is the best allocation of Scripps’ resources. “To me, it’s exciting to see Scripps invest in itself, especially for dancers at the Richardson dance studio,” Gorence said. “But I personally would love to see more of that money go into financial aid or housing.” Words by Carys Hardy and Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic courtesy of Scripps College
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In her final “Office Hours for the Soul” column, Siena Giacoma reflects on how letting go of self-judgment transformed her relationship to writing, tracing a journey from overthinking to creative freedom.

Through conversations with professors and her own evolving practice, Giacoma explores what it means to write without an imagined audience — and how authenticity emerges when that pressure fades.

“You don’t matter,” one professor told her — a line that ultimately reframed her approach, allowing her to move past fear and write with honesty.

Words by Siena Giacoma | Graphic by PJ James
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In her final “Office Hours for the Soul” column, Siena Giacoma reflects on how letting go of self-judgment transformed her relationship to writing, tracing a journey from overthinking to creative freedom.

Through conversations with professors and her own evolving practice, Giacoma explores what it means to write without an imagined audience — and how authenticity emerges when that pressure fades.

“You don’t matter,” one professor told her — a line that ultimately reframed her approach, allowing her to move past fear and write with honesty.

Words by Siena Giacoma | Graphic by PJ James
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In her final “Office Hours for the Soul” column, Siena Giacoma reflects on how letting go of self-judgment transformed her relationship to writing, tracing a journey from overthinking to creative freedom. Through conversations with professors and her own evolving practice, Giacoma explores what it means to write without an imagined audience — and how authenticity emerges when that pressure fades. “You don’t matter,” one professor told her — a line that ultimately reframed her approach, allowing her to move past fear and write with honesty. Words by Siena Giacoma | Graphic by PJ James Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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