Looking for New York: A love letter to the rats of NYC

In New York, rats are everywhere. In Malibu, not so much. Why is it that we are so viscerally disgusted by rats, so instinctively opposed to their presence?

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Off the Shelf: Tony Tulathimutte’s short story collection satirizes modern rejection

To kick off her “Off the Shelf” column, where she reviews books with a pop culture twist, Corina Yi dives into Tony Tulathimutte’s “Rejection.” The book is a reminder of everything not to do in the face of rejection — featuring lots of bad sex, unflattering moments, insufferable characters and riffs on millennial internet culture.

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Chickens return to Pitzer Garden after theft last semester

Pitzer Student Garden introduced 10 new chicks to their coop in late February after the suspected theft of two chickens last semester. This week, the birds were introduced to the outdoor run area of their coop, providing students with an opportunity to meet them.
The recent coop expansion gives the chicks more space and allows people to peek at them through the windows. This interaction helps their socialization process, according to Garden Manager Miriam Hafkin PZ ’28.

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