This Wednesday, over 350 Claremont Colleges students walked out of classes to demand that the 7Cs divest from companies and manufacturers that support the Israeli government, citing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The demonstration and delegation effort was part of a nationwide student walkout.
Tag: Vigil
Ukrainian students organize vigil honoring Ukraine’s ‘strength and ingenuity’ in face of Russian invasion
On Friday, Feb. 24, students organized a 5C-wide vigil at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center to commemorate the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The vigil was followed by an indoor Q&A session at Scripps College’s Motley Coffeehouse about the actions the 5C community can take to help Ukrainians.
‘The air feels heavy.’ How CMC is coping with recent student deaths
A week marked by two student deaths left the Claremont McKenna College community reeling, and students and administrators are searching for the best way to support those who are grieving.
Claremont McKenna College mourns loss of two students with candlelit vigil
More than 500 students attended a vigil at CMC Wednesday night in remembrance of Jeremy Peterson and Eric Cramer.