U.S. national parks have been running on skeleton crews and dipping into their emergency funds to continue operations since the government shutdown began Oct. 1, impacting students and clubs across the 5Cs, including On the Loose (OTL), People of Color Outside and the 5C mountain biking club.
Tag: Outdoors
Under the Canopy: When life gives you lemons, bring them camping
Environmental columnist Annika White PZ ’24 reflects on her first road trip and the lessons she learned along the way.
An early morning with the cold plunge club
At 7 a.m. on Sept. 18, around 40 Pitzer students gathered for their weekly Yerba Mate Cold Plunge, a new tradition combining an icy creek plunge with breathwork and communal Yerba Mate drinking. The club, inspired by cold plunges on an Italian homestead, has quickly gained popularity, offering students an energizing start to their day.
OPINION: The 5Cs need a grass culture
Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 came to the 5Cs excited to spend time on the numerous green spaces provided, but has only been disappointed.
Fashion Bible: I’m a gorpcore poser and I’m not ashamed
What is “gorpcore” and why is it a controversial trend? Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 explains gorpcore’s roots and reports her journey from hating to loving the style.
OPINION: Pomona, don’t downsize Orientation Adventure
Pomona’s OA trips are an integral part of orientation, but the changes made to them in the past few years limit their full potential, argues guest columnist Samuel Breslow PO ’18.
New offerings coming to Pomona’s Orientation Adventure this fall
Pomona College’s Orientation Adventure programs are slated to return this fall semester after a three year hiatus, but this time around, the college is focusing on inclusivity and proximity to campus.
Coast lines: Offshore drilling disaster reminds surfing community that environmental activism isn’t a choice
It’s time for all surfers to dive into the world of environmental activism, outdoor and travel columnist Ella Boyd SC ’22 argues.
OPINION: Use of public lands incurs a responsibility to protect them
OPINION: America’s public lands are under attack. Everyone who recreates on public lands has a responsibility to protect them, writes Kyle Greenspan PZ ’23