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February 8, 2024 10:40 pm

OPINION: Obsessing over Snapchat? It’s not that deep

By Tess McHugh 15008 Views Cell Phones, Communication, Online, Snapchat, Social Media

Social media controls our lives, but Tess McHugh PO ’25 is urging Snapchat users to recognize the misplaced intentions of these online interactions.

November 8, 2018 9:52 pmOctober 1, 2022 3:20 pm

OPINION: The streak epidemic: It’s time to get off Snapchat

By Becky Zhang 4257 Views Friendships, Snapchat, Social Media

I remember the first time I broke a long Snapchat streak. My friend had texted me “save it,” “quick,” and “SAVE THE STREAK” a few hours before it happened. But, I had been preoccupied with working on a website for my summer project. Designing the page just how I wanted

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Joshua Tanksley HM ’27 and Morgan Pulling HM ’27 shared a petition with the Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College (ASHMC) advocating for the recall of ASHMC President-elect Tessa Han HM ’27 on the grounds of racism and transphobia on March 5, prompting Tanksley and Han to present their perspectives to the Harvey Mudd student body in the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons Aviation Room on March 10.

“Every attempt to apologize was qualified with some excuse. Not once did she convey that she regretted making that statement. Not once did she acknowledge that her statement was racist,” said Tanksley in his petition statement. “She was barely able to call it insensitive, and even that she was reluctant to admit.”

During the speeches, ASHMC sent an email to the Mudd student body, notifying them that they would have until March 17 to vote on whether to recall the election results. If the vote is affirmative, ASHMC will hold new elections.

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Joshua Tanksley HM ’27 and Morgan Pulling HM ’27 shared a petition with the Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College (ASHMC) advocating for the recall of ASHMC President-elect Tessa Han HM ’27 on the grounds of racism and transphobia on March 5, prompting Tanksley and Han to present their perspectives to the Harvey Mudd student body in the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons Aviation Room on March 10.

“Every attempt to apologize was qualified with some excuse. Not once did she convey that she regretted making that statement. Not once did she acknowledge that her statement was racist,” said Tanksley in his petition statement. “She was barely able to call it insensitive, and even that she was reluctant to admit.”

During the speeches, ASHMC sent an email to the Mudd student body, notifying them that they would have until March 17 to vote on whether to recall the election results. If the vote is affirmative, ASHMC will hold new elections.

Words and photo by Joelle Rudolf
Clink the link our bio to read more

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Joshua Tanksley HM ’27 and Morgan Pulling HM ’27 shared a petition with the Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College (ASHMC) advocating for the recall of ASHMC President-elect Tessa Han HM ’27 on the grounds of racism and transphobia on March 5, prompting Tanksley and Han to present their perspectives to the Harvey Mudd student body in the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons Aviation Room on March 10. “Every attempt to apologize was qualified with some excuse. Not once did she convey that she regretted making that statement. Not once did she acknowledge that her statement was racist,” said Tanksley in his petition statement. “She was barely able to call it insensitive, and even that she was reluctant to admit.” During the speeches, ASHMC sent an email to the Mudd student body, notifying them that they would have until March 17 to vote on whether to recall the election results. If the vote is affirmative, ASHMC will hold new elections. Words and photo by Joelle Rudolf Clink the link our bio to read more

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This week at TSL: News covered the 5CEJ field day and a possible spring housing crisis at Scripps due to the record-number of study abroad applicants for the fall next year, while A&C featured the opening of the Benton, Pomona’s art museum, and one of its new exhibits “John Sparagana: Interference Patterns.”

Opinions explored how trumps social media usage fuels international outrage and disdain towards america, while simultaneously distracting us from the real consequences of his actions abroad and Sports took a look at the rise of “swim-flation” across SCIAC swim.

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This week at TSL: News covered the 5CEJ field day and a possible spring housing crisis at Scripps due to the record-number of study abroad applicants for the fall next year, while A&C featured the opening of the Benton, Pomona’s art museum, and one of its new exhibits “John Sparagana: Interference Patterns.” Opinions explored how trumps social media usage fuels international outrage and disdain towards america, while simultaneously distracting us from the real consequences of his actions abroad and Sports took a look at the rise of “swim-flation” across SCIAC swim.

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For much of the United States, Punxsutawney Phil and his famous walk on Feb. 2 is the anointed decider of the spring to come. Phil is cute, traditional and annoyingly pessimistic. Baseball, on the other hand, serves its role in the sports calendar admirably.
The United States’ Pastime marks the transition to the summer months, ending the seasonal depression that much of the country faces. Even in monoseasonal California, baseball marks the turn in the semester, the light at the end of the tunnel of endless midterms and the realization that it won’’’t be that long before you can hug your parents, pet your dog and catch up with old friends.
The sport is filled with great summer vibes, so the next time you tell your friend baseball is boring, or walk right by Alumni Field or the soon-to-be-built CMS Field, pause a moment and appreciate the subtle messaging around the sport.
Take a minute to appreciate baseball, appreciate the changing of seasons that most of the country faces and appreciate that, as hard as classes and life may be in February, we are just a few spring training and World Baseball Classic games away from being free.

Words by Zach LeBlanc | Graphic by Melinda Qerushi
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For much of the United States, Punxsutawney Phil and his famous walk on Feb. 2 is the anointed decider of the spring to come. Phil is cute, traditional and annoyingly pessimistic. Baseball, on the other hand, serves its role in the sports calendar admirably. The United States’ Pastime marks the transition to the summer months, ending the seasonal depression that much of the country faces. Even in monoseasonal California, baseball marks the turn in the semester, the light at the end of the tunnel of endless midterms and the realization that it won’’’t be that long before you can hug your parents, pet your dog and catch up with old friends. The sport is filled with great summer vibes, so the next time you tell your friend baseball is boring, or walk right by Alumni Field or the soon-to-be-built CMS Field, pause a moment and appreciate the subtle messaging around the sport. Take a minute to appreciate baseball, appreciate the changing of seasons that most of the country faces and appreciate that, as hard as classes and life may be in February, we are just a few spring training and World Baseball Classic games away from being free. Words by Zach LeBlanc | Graphic by Melinda Qerushi Read more at the link in our bio.

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This week’s Mind Lunch brought Venerable Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro, a Buddhist monk in the Dhammakaya tradition, to lead a discussion titled “Meditation in the Age of AI.” Mind Lunch became a way to bring students and faculty alike together for a moment of peaceful reflection in the midst of bustling academic schedules.

The founder, Professor Gautam Agarwal, encourages students and community members to bring their lunch to his Nucleus classroom; there is often an even balance of regulars and first-time attendees. Usually, the speaker begins with a brief introduction before leading a meditative practice, followed by a Q&A and discussion.

“[We don’t support or even discuss] the number of students and staff, and faculty for that matter, that are struggling with mental health issues, and feel depersonalized in their experience,” Agarwal said. “I started realizing, possibly, there’s a group of people here who also are thirsty for these conversations.”

Words by Claire Welch & Audrey Green | Photo provided by Dhammakaya Meditation Center
Read the full story at the link in our bio.

This week’s Mind Lunch brought Venerable Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro, a Buddhist monk in the Dhammakaya tradition, to lead a discussion titled “Meditation in the Age of AI.” Mind Lunch became a way to bring students and faculty alike together for a moment of peaceful reflection in the midst of bustling academic schedules.

The founder, Professor Gautam Agarwal, encourages students and community members to bring their lunch to his Nucleus classroom; there is often an even balance of regulars and first-time attendees. Usually, the speaker begins with a brief introduction before leading a meditative practice, followed by a Q&A and discussion.

“[We don’t support or even discuss] the number of students and staff, and faculty for that matter, that are struggling with mental health issues, and feel depersonalized in their experience,” Agarwal said. “I started realizing, possibly, there’s a group of people here who also are thirsty for these conversations.”

Words by Claire Welch & Audrey Green | Photo provided by Dhammakaya Meditation Center
Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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This week’s Mind Lunch brought Venerable Dr. Nicholas Thanissaro, a Buddhist monk in the Dhammakaya tradition, to lead a discussion titled “Meditation in the Age of AI.” Mind Lunch became a way to bring students and faculty alike together for a moment of peaceful reflection in the midst of bustling academic schedules. The founder, Professor Gautam Agarwal, encourages students and community members to bring their lunch to his Nucleus classroom; there is often an even balance of regulars and first-time attendees. Usually, the speaker begins with a brief introduction before leading a meditative practice, followed by a Q&A and discussion. “[We don’t support or even discuss] the number of students and staff, and faculty for that matter, that are struggling with mental health issues, and feel depersonalized in their experience,” Agarwal said. “I started realizing, possibly, there’s a group of people here who also are thirsty for these conversations.” Words by Claire Welch & Audrey Green | Photo provided by Dhammakaya Meditation Center Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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4/9

Trump’s online theatrics dominate the American media cycle. AI-generated images, provocative memes and viral outrage keep the public fixated on spectacle, raising an uncomfortable question: are we paying so much attention to the performance that we overlook the consequences?

“As a result of all of Trump’s actions, the United States is no longer perceived with the legitimacy it once was. We can no longer take for granted our position at the top of the world order,” writes Olivia Brinkman PO ’29.

Words by: Olivia Brinkman | Graphic by: PJ James
Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Trump’s online theatrics dominate the American media cycle. AI-generated images, provocative memes and viral outrage keep the public fixated on spectacle, raising an uncomfortable question: are we paying so much attention to the performance that we overlook the consequences?

“As a result of all of Trump’s actions, the United States is no longer perceived with the legitimacy it once was. We can no longer take for granted our position at the top of the world order,” writes Olivia Brinkman PO ’29.

Words by: Olivia Brinkman | Graphic by: PJ James
Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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Trump’s online theatrics dominate the American media cycle. AI-generated images, provocative memes and viral outrage keep the public fixated on spectacle, raising an uncomfortable question: are we paying so much attention to the performance that we overlook the consequences? “As a result of all of Trump’s actions, the United States is no longer perceived with the legitimacy it once was. We can no longer take for granted our position at the top of the world order,” writes Olivia Brinkman PO ’29. Words by: Olivia Brinkman | Graphic by: PJ James Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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Liam Riley PO ‘26 discusses “Desolation Angels” by Jack Kerouac, a bout with severe sleep deprivation and altitude sickness climbing Mount Whitney, as well as the nature of reality. He also includes some motivation to read more.

“It felt like the trail folded itself into another dimension and we were trudging sideways through n-dimensional space rather than forward to the peak. Or the primordial darkness had bent my brain, and time was limping along to the beat of my broken body,” Liam writes.

Words by William Riley | Visual by Floria Auerbach
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Liam Riley PO ‘26 discusses “Desolation Angels” by Jack Kerouac, a bout with severe sleep deprivation and altitude sickness climbing Mount Whitney, as well as the nature of reality. He also includes some motivation to read more. “It felt like the trail folded itself into another dimension and we were trudging sideways through n-dimensional space rather than forward to the peak. Or the primordial darkness had bent my brain, and time was limping along to the beat of my broken body,” Liam writes. Words by William Riley | Visual by Floria Auerbach Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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On Monday, March 2, the 5C Prison Abolition Collective (5C Pris Ab) hosted the “Sounds of Abolition” talk by UCLA professor Robin D.G. Kelley at Scripps’ Balch Auditorium. The talk launched a fundraising push for the April 10 Freedom First concert, featuring Keith LaMar, a spoken word artist on Ohio’s death row after the 1993 Lucasville Prison Uprising.

During the talk, Kelly read aloud a letter he had written to LaMar in August 2023.

“You carry this very long tradition of resistance within you, evident in everything you do and everything you say,” Kelley said. “It is there in your voice, your poetry, your music, your love of life, in the people.”

Words by Corina Yi | Photo provided by Frances Currie
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On Monday, March 2, the 5C Prison Abolition Collective (5C Pris Ab) hosted the “Sounds of Abolition” talk by UCLA professor Robin D.G. Kelley at Scripps’ Balch Auditorium. The talk launched a fundraising push for the April 10 Freedom First concert, featuring Keith LaMar, a spoken word artist on Ohio’s death row after the 1993 Lucasville Prison Uprising. During the talk, Kelly read aloud a letter he had written to LaMar in August 2023. “You carry this very long tradition of resistance within you, evident in everything you do and everything you say,” Kelley said. “It is there in your voice, your poetry, your music, your love of life, in the people.” Words by Corina Yi | Photo provided by Frances Currie Read the full story at the link in our bio.

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Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 want you to know that you can’t resent women and expect good sex. From the manosphere to real-life dating dynamics, they’re unpacking the uncomfortable truth about attraction without respect.

“Competence, intelligence or emotional boundaries aren’t qualities that these types of men admire; they’re obstacles to dominance and anyone who refuses to shrink themselves becomes unappealing,” Giacoma writes.

Words by Arianna Kaplan & Siena Giacoma | Visual by Shixiao Yu
Real the full story at the link in our bio.

Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 want you to know that you can’t resent women and expect good sex. From the manosphere to real-life dating dynamics, they’re unpacking the uncomfortable truth about attraction without respect.

“Competence, intelligence or emotional boundaries aren’t qualities that these types of men admire; they’re obstacles to dominance and anyone who refuses to shrink themselves becomes unappealing,” Giacoma writes.

Words by Arianna Kaplan & Siena Giacoma | Visual by Shixiao Yu
Real the full story at the link in our bio.

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Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 want you to know that you can’t resent women and expect good sex. From the manosphere to real-life dating dynamics, they’re unpacking the uncomfortable truth about attraction without respect. “Competence, intelligence or emotional boundaries aren’t qualities that these types of men admire; they’re obstacles to dominance and anyone who refuses to shrink themselves becomes unappealing,” Giacoma writes. Words by Arianna Kaplan & Siena Giacoma | Visual by Shixiao Yu Real the full story at the link in our bio.

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After entering Division I rugby in 2023, the Claremont Foxes have steadily scaled the rankings and now stand — undefeated — as the top seed of the PDRC.

“Everything we have achieved now has been built upon for at least the past five years,” winger Rocky Ortiz CM ’28, who scored a hat-trick in Saturday’s game, said.
Their climb to the top represents something larger about the team and their commitment to each other, which extends far beyond the field.

“Obviously, I’m biased, but I can’t think of another sport in which women are more empowered,” captain and fly-half, Laila Hannum SC ’26, said. “[Most] people come [not knowing] how hard they are going to fall in love with this sport.”

Words by Audrey Green | Photo courtesy of Stacey Viveros and Joey Viveros
Read more at the link in our bio.

After entering Division I rugby in 2023, the Claremont Foxes have steadily scaled the rankings and now stand — undefeated — as the top seed of the PDRC.

“Everything we have achieved now has been built upon for at least the past five years,” winger Rocky Ortiz CM ’28, who scored a hat-trick in Saturday’s game, said.
Their climb to the top represents something larger about the team and their commitment to each other, which extends far beyond the field.

“Obviously, I’m biased, but I can’t think of another sport in which women are more empowered,” captain and fly-half, Laila Hannum SC ’26, said. “[Most] people come [not knowing] how hard they are going to fall in love with this sport.”

Words by Audrey Green | Photo courtesy of Stacey Viveros and Joey Viveros
Read more at the link in our bio.

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After entering Division I rugby in 2023, the Claremont Foxes have steadily scaled the rankings and now stand — undefeated — as the top seed of the PDRC. “Everything we have achieved now has been built upon for at least the past five years,” winger Rocky Ortiz CM ’28, who scored a hat-trick in Saturday’s game, said. Their climb to the top represents something larger about the team and their commitment to each other, which extends far beyond the field. “Obviously, I’m biased, but I can’t think of another sport in which women are more empowered,” captain and fly-half, Laila Hannum SC ’26, said. “[Most] people come [not knowing] how hard they are going to fall in love with this sport.” Words by Audrey Green | Photo courtesy of Stacey Viveros and Joey Viveros Read more at the link in our bio.

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