Over winter break, Scripps College updated on-campus door readers to enable swipe access, prompting student discussion about convenience and security. Under the former system, students accessed residence halls by scanning their student ID card and entering a personalized four-digit PIN. Isabelle Carlsen SC ’29 said that while she generally feels safe living on campus, the removal of PIN access has made her feel vulnerable.
Tag: Safety
Sexual Assault Campus Climate: A summary of student demographics
On Jan. 24, students at the 5Cs received an email from their respective college presidents announcing the results of the Higher Education Data Sharing (HEDS) Consortium’s 2023 Sexual Assault Campus Climate Survey (SACCS). These results were presented alongside an analysis of the results by the 5C HEDS SACCS working group,
Two weekends, two shutdowns: Halloween and Monte Carlo parties cut short due to safety concerns
Over the past two weekends, school-sponsored parties held at Scripps College and Claremont McKenna College were shut down sooner than intended, owing to a series of incidents that put student and staff safety at risk.
OPINION: Dear 5Cs — please reconsider moshing
The 5Cs must address the various safety concerns posed by mosh pits at parties, writes Anna Tolkien CM ’24.
The masked singers: Music programs implement COVID-19 safety guidelines
How can high-risk activities such as singing survive during a pandemic? Music professors have tackled this question through uniquely shaped masks, social distancing, and practicing outdoors.
OPINION: Thinking about moving to Claremont? Here’s why you should think twice
As students make plans for the fall, Becca Zimmerman PZ ’21 explains why living with friends amid the coronavirus pandemic may be unwise.
OPINION: There’s no such thing as a “safe” Claremont bubble
Contrary to popular belief, Claremont is not a bubble. Here’s what needs to happen for community members to stay safe.