‘Where my pitches at?’ A cappella: The new frats of the Claremont Colleges?

A cappella groups are much more important to our college ecosystem than one might think. Some may even say they rival the social infrastructures of Greek life. Mood Swing, just one of many a cappella groups at the 5Cs, draws a parallel between their audition process, held on the morning of Jan. 31, and rushing.

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Frary Snack makes a one-time comeback

Over 1,000 students gathered at Pomona College’s Frary dining hall on the evening of Mar. 1 for a one-time return of the pre-pandemic tradition, Frary Snack, surprising organizers with a turnout far exceeding the expected 200. The event featured a special breakfast menu, performances by a cappella groups Midnight Echo and Mood Swing, and was a nostalgic revival of a beloved community tradition, sparking hope for its future recurrence.

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Not a scam: SCAMFest 2019 wows audience with strong vocals and performances

With strong a cappella vocals and a surprise performance of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” this year’s SCAMFest was a hit.

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