Can I try on your cowboy hat? “Hell no,” is probably the response you would hear to that if you asked someone in your local honky-tonk. Writer Lisa Gorelik CM ’25 warns readers of Western fashion faux pas like this. From the style’s roots in Mexican Vaqueros and Native American peoples, Gorelik shows that Western fashion is complex, diverse and unique. Gorelik urges those interested in Western fashion to do their research and learn more about what they are wearing and the traditions associated with each aspect of the style.
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CSWA leads McConnell boycott during Family Weekend, urges Pitzer to rehire former employee
CSWA led a boycott of Pitzer’s McConnell Dining Hall during Family Weekend to protest the administration’s refusal to rehire Adan Campos.
Pitzer drafts new housing plan amid housing crisis and budget-deficit
The proposed housing plan meant to alleviate Pitzer’s housing crisis has been met with a wave of student criticism due to a lack of transparency during the drafting process.
Claremont College watch parties bring together students to track election results
Students from the 5Cs came together and watched the 2024 election results from different watch parties hosted by both administration and students.
Vincent Valdez discusses how art can counter apathy
Vincent Valdez’s large-scale portraits confront an apathy and amnesia that pervades the American psyche. At this year’s Pitzer College Art Galleries Pepper Distinguished Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture, the artist discussed the myths we tell ourselves and how art can work against them.
Finding their place: The transfer student experience at the Claremont Colleges
Transferring to the Claremont Colleges can be a journey filled with new opportunities and challenges. While students navigate adjustments in academics and social life, many are still finding their place within the community.
Michelle Dowd PZ ’90 discusses foraging, growing up in a cult at CMC Ath Talk
In her talk “What I Learned from Foraging (And Surviving a Family Cult),” Michelle Dowd PZ ’90 discusses foraging and how it shaped her approach to life outside of The Field.
Pitzer College promotes sustainability through SoCal Earth initiative
On Oct. 17, Pitzer College and the Robert Redford Conservancy hosted an event launching SoCal Earth, an online interactive hub for environmental information on Southern California. The event consisted of a community dinner in the Founders Room at McConnell Center, followed by a tour of the website and speeches from
One team, one Dream
Is it possible for the Claremont Colleges to come together? While P-P and CMS have thrived athletically, they might have more potential as a unit. Combining CMS and P-P athletic teams could promote future athletic success, while maintaining the unique nature of each college.
A look into Pitzer residence life: How students are faring after last year’s housing shortage
Last April, Pitzer College informed students in the class of 2027 who had not yet completed the room selection process that housing had reached capacity, leaving the remaining students on a waitlist. Despite this setback, all students ultimately received housing assignments by the end of the semester. Now, halfway through