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Tag: voting carnival

Photo of students interacting at CMC's voting carnival
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October 10, 2024 11:06 pmOctober 10, 2024 11:45 pm

Voting Carnival sparks civic engagement ahead of 2024 election

By Amelia Bertsch and Georgia Alford 6883 Views 2024, 2024 election, Carnival, CIVES, Civic Engagement, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Election, Every vote counts, Kamala Harris, Kravis Lab, Politics, register to vote, republican party, Vote, voting carnival, voting registration

The Voting Carnival, held on Oct. 9 on Parents Field, featured games, food and voter registration assistance to engage students ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Organized by Every Vote Counts Claremont, Kravis Lab and CIVES, the event aimed to educate students about voter registration and the absentee ballot process.

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Over spring break, the 5C Ski and Snowboard Team brought home two trophies from the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships that took place at Lake Placid, New York. On March 19, the women’s team placed first in slopestyle, and on March 21, they earned third overall for freeski.
“Our women’s freestyle team always has success every year because they really push themselves and they do great,” captain Asher Wolf PZ ’28 said. “Lanie Pidwell [PZ ’27] has been doing great; she’s one of our best freestyle athletes, and she got fifth overall at nationals for freestyle. She did a backflip in big air, which is crazy.”
As a West Coast team, entirely student-run, traveling to New York for nationals posed a number of difficulties, from booking flights to adapting to new snow styles. It is the constant adaptation and malleability required that make skiing such a joy for captain Will Sedo HM ’26.
“One of the things that keeps ski racing so interesting, in my mind, is that every day is a new condition on the hill,” Sedo said. “Every single day and every single hour you’re out there, it changes a little bit, and you have new conditions to have to respond to almost simultaneously as you’re racing down the hill. That’s what makes it such an intellectually interesting sport for me.”

Words by Anne Reardon | Photo courtesy of Claremont Ski & Snowboard Team
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Over spring break, the 5C Ski and Snowboard Team brought home two trophies from the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships that took place at Lake Placid, New York. On March 19, the women’s team placed first in slopestyle, and on March 21, they earned third overall for freeski.
“Our women’s freestyle team always has success every year because they really push themselves and they do great,” captain Asher Wolf PZ ’28 said. “Lanie Pidwell [PZ ’27] has been doing great; she’s one of our best freestyle athletes, and she got fifth overall at nationals for freestyle. She did a backflip in big air, which is crazy.”
As a West Coast team, entirely student-run, traveling to New York for nationals posed a number of difficulties, from booking flights to adapting to new snow styles. It is the constant adaptation and malleability required that make skiing such a joy for captain Will Sedo HM ’26.
“One of the things that keeps ski racing so interesting, in my mind, is that every day is a new condition on the hill,” Sedo said. “Every single day and every single hour you’re out there, it changes a little bit, and you have new conditions to have to respond to almost simultaneously as you’re racing down the hill. That’s what makes it such an intellectually interesting sport for me.”

Words by Anne Reardon | Photo courtesy of Claremont Ski & Snowboard Team
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Over spring break, the 5C Ski and Snowboard Team brought home two trophies from the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships that took place at Lake Placid, New York. On March 19, the women’s team placed first in slopestyle, and on March 21, they earned third overall for freeski. “Our women’s freestyle team always has success every year because they really push themselves and they do great,” captain Asher Wolf PZ ’28 said. “Lanie Pidwell [PZ ’27] has been doing great; she’s one of our best freestyle athletes, and she got fifth overall at nationals for freestyle. She did a backflip in big air, which is crazy.” As a West Coast team, entirely student-run, traveling to New York for nationals posed a number of difficulties, from booking flights to adapting to new snow styles. It is the constant adaptation and malleability required that make skiing such a joy for captain Will Sedo HM ’26. “One of the things that keeps ski racing so interesting, in my mind, is that every day is a new condition on the hill,” Sedo said. “Every single day and every single hour you’re out there, it changes a little bit, and you have new conditions to have to respond to almost simultaneously as you’re racing down the hill. That’s what makes it such an intellectually interesting sport for me.” Words by Anne Reardon | Photo courtesy of Claremont Ski & Snowboard Team Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Exploring the Cold War and its effects now, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects on the exhibition “Atomic Dragons” at the Pitzer Art Galleries. From her previous readings in her curation class, she was instantly tethered to Judtih Dancoff’s work. 

Judith Dancoff narrates her own experiences of her father working on the Manhattan Project with Oppenheimer. Rollins describes the letters between Dancoff’s father and Oppenheimer in the piece, “The Dancoff Factor,” where they are a “window into their relationship with each other and their work. It was work that slowly killed them, but quickly destroyed the lives of so many.” 

Rollins highlights, “Although this exhibition is coming to a close, its message should not.” She continues, “We should continue to listen to these stories, to understand them and not repeat previous mistakes that have rippled throughout generations.”

Words & graphic by Meiya Rollins | Read the full story at thw link in our bio.
Exploring the Cold War and its effects now, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects on the exhibition “Atomic Dragons” at the Pitzer Art Galleries. From her previous readings in her curation class, she was instantly tethered to Judtih Dancoff’s work. 

Judith Dancoff narrates her own experiences of her father working on the Manhattan Project with Oppenheimer. Rollins describes the letters between Dancoff’s father and Oppenheimer in the piece, “The Dancoff Factor,” where they are a “window into their relationship with each other and their work. It was work that slowly killed them, but quickly destroyed the lives of so many.” 

Rollins highlights, “Although this exhibition is coming to a close, its message should not.” She continues, “We should continue to listen to these stories, to understand them and not repeat previous mistakes that have rippled throughout generations.”

Words & graphic by Meiya Rollins | Read the full story at thw link in our bio.
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Exploring the Cold War and its effects now, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects on the exhibition “Atomic Dragons” at the Pitzer Art Galleries. From her previous readings in her curation class, she was instantly tethered to Judtih Dancoff’s work. Judith Dancoff narrates her own experiences of her father working on the Manhattan Project with Oppenheimer. Rollins describes the letters between Dancoff’s father and Oppenheimer in the piece, “The Dancoff Factor,” where they are a “window into their relationship with each other and their work. It was work that slowly killed them, but quickly destroyed the lives of so many.” Rollins highlights, “Although this exhibition is coming to a close, its message should not.” She continues, “We should continue to listen to these stories, to understand them and not repeat previous mistakes that have rippled throughout generations.” Words & graphic by Meiya Rollins | Read the full story at thw link in our bio.
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In a departure from the usual anime movie fare, Columnist Joon Kim PO ’26 blasts off into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond as he takes a look at Illumination and Nintendo’s newest endeavor: the long-awaited sequel to the original “Super Mario Bros Movie” from 2023.

He appreciates the creative set pieces and various homages to the video games in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” yet finds that the cavalcade of references ultimately distracts from the otherwise barebones plot.

“I am definitely not expecting anything Oscar-worthy from these movies myself, but I’d rather have the references complement a meaty plot than have one over the other.” Kim writes.

Words by Joon Kim | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
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In a departure from the usual anime movie fare, Columnist Joon Kim PO ’26 blasts off into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond as he takes a look at Illumination and Nintendo’s newest endeavor: the long-awaited sequel to the original “Super Mario Bros Movie” from 2023. He appreciates the creative set pieces and various homages to the video games in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” yet finds that the cavalcade of references ultimately distracts from the otherwise barebones plot. “I am definitely not expecting anything Oscar-worthy from these movies myself, but I’d rather have the references complement a meaty plot than have one over the other.” Kim writes. Words by Joon Kim | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
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As the 5Cs continue to evaluate test-optional policies, students said differences in access to standardized testing shaped their approach to the admissions process, particularly for international applicants. While some colleges have made their policies permanent, others plan to reinstate testing requirements in future cycles.

David Simionca CM ’30 said his decision to apply was instead driven by academic interests after encountering faculty research: “This somehow determined me to look more into Claremont McKenna College, ultimately ranking it as my first choice.”

Other incoming students described similar experiences, saying the option to apply without test scores shifted focus toward academics, extracurricular involvement and campus fit. College officials said that while test scores may return as a requirement at some institutions, admissions will continue to be evaluated through a broader, holistic process.

Words by Bianca Mirica | Graphic by Cassie Sundberg
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As the 5Cs continue to evaluate test-optional policies, students said differences in access to standardized testing shaped their approach to the admissions process, particularly for international applicants. While some colleges have made their policies permanent, others plan to reinstate testing requirements in future cycles. David Simionca CM ’30 said his decision to apply was instead driven by academic interests after encountering faculty research: “This somehow determined me to look more into Claremont McKenna College, ultimately ranking it as my first choice.” Other incoming students described similar experiences, saying the option to apply without test scores shifted focus toward academics, extracurricular involvement and campus fit. College officials said that while test scores may return as a requirement at some institutions, admissions will continue to be evaluated through a broader, holistic process. Words by Bianca Mirica | Graphic by Cassie Sundberg
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On Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m., around 30 students demonstrated outside Pomona College’s Frary dining hall, yelling, carrying cardboard placards, and banging on buckets. The Claremont Student Workers Alliance (CSWA) organized the protest, which aimed to get 5C students to stop eating in the dining hall and to demand that Rolando “Rolo” Araiza, the recently fired cook, be reinstated.

“We’ve made it clear through petitions and rallies and other actions across Pomona that we understand Rolo’s firing to be a case of union busting and we demand that he be brought back immediately,” Elias Pluecker PO ‘28, CSWA steering member, said. ”However, just showing up and doing petitions and rallies doesn’t actually put real pressure on the school, and what today does is [put] economic pressure on the institution by costing [the College] money.”

Pomona terminated Araiza — a prominent union leader within UNITE HERE local 11 — on Jan. 29, months before the new union contract negotiations were set to begin in June. Since then, CSWA has held rallies, created petitions and organized today’s boycott to draw attention to Araiza’s firing, which CSWA argues is an unjust action to weaken the union before contract negotiations.

Words by Bianca Mirica & Joelle Rudolf | Photo by Maggie Zhang
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
On Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m., around 30 students demonstrated outside Pomona College’s Frary dining hall, yelling, carrying cardboard placards, and banging on buckets. The Claremont Student Workers Alliance (CSWA) organized the protest, which aimed to get 5C students to stop eating in the dining hall and to demand that Rolando “Rolo” Araiza, the recently fired cook, be reinstated.

“We’ve made it clear through petitions and rallies and other actions across Pomona that we understand Rolo’s firing to be a case of union busting and we demand that he be brought back immediately,” Elias Pluecker PO ‘28, CSWA steering member, said. ”However, just showing up and doing petitions and rallies doesn’t actually put real pressure on the school, and what today does is [put] economic pressure on the institution by costing [the College] money.”

Pomona terminated Araiza — a prominent union leader within UNITE HERE local 11 — on Jan. 29, months before the new union contract negotiations were set to begin in June. Since then, CSWA has held rallies, created petitions and organized today’s boycott to draw attention to Araiza’s firing, which CSWA argues is an unjust action to weaken the union before contract negotiations.

Words by Bianca Mirica & Joelle Rudolf | Photo by Maggie Zhang
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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On Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m., around 30 students demonstrated outside Pomona College’s Frary dining hall, yelling, carrying cardboard placards, and banging on buckets. The Claremont Student Workers Alliance (CSWA) organized the protest, which aimed to get 5C students to stop eating in the dining hall and to demand that Rolando “Rolo” Araiza, the recently fired cook, be reinstated. “We’ve made it clear through petitions and rallies and other actions across Pomona that we understand Rolo’s firing to be a case of union busting and we demand that he be brought back immediately,” Elias Pluecker PO ‘28, CSWA steering member, said. ”However, just showing up and doing petitions and rallies doesn’t actually put real pressure on the school, and what today does is [put] economic pressure on the institution by costing [the College] money.” Pomona terminated Araiza — a prominent union leader within UNITE HERE local 11 — on Jan. 29, months before the new union contract negotiations were set to begin in June. Since then, CSWA has held rallies, created petitions and organized today’s boycott to draw attention to Araiza’s firing, which CSWA argues is an unjust action to weaken the union before contract negotiations. Words by Bianca Mirica & Joelle Rudolf | Photo by Maggie Zhang Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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This week at TSL, reporting spans news, sports, campus life and culture.

News covered the first Claremont police commission meeting since Diego Rio’s homicide, alongside updates to an administrative role at Motley Coffeehouse that have sparked student controversy. Sports highlighted the ski and snowboard team’s recent success and explored why the demands of being a D3 athlete deserve greater institutional support.

In Opinions, writers examined the decline of urban spaces and reflected on how to navigate political grief in a charged moment. 

Arts & Culture featured Laura Field’s talk on her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, alongside a review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Filmed & edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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This week at TSL, reporting spans news, sports, campus life and culture. News covered the first Claremont police commission meeting since Diego Rio’s homicide, alongside updates to an administrative role at Motley Coffeehouse that have sparked student controversy. Sports highlighted the ski and snowboard team’s recent success and explored why the demands of being a D3 athlete deserve greater institutional support. In Opinions, writers examined the decline of urban spaces and reflected on how to navigate political grief in a charged moment. Arts & Culture featured Laura Field’s talk on her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, alongside a review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Filmed & edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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The Motley Coffeehouse, a historically student-run cafe and popular event space at Scripps College, will undergo administrative changes beginning summer 2026 — potentially jeopardizing its entirely student-run business model, Motley staff said. 

Stacey Miller, The Motley’s current administrative advisor, announced at an all-staff meeting March 8 that she will be taking on new responsibilities as a supervisor to the coffeehouse, alongside the Scripps Store. 
Multiple Motley employees said they felt “blindsided” by this change.

“Having the Motley be a space that is entirely operated by the people who it seeks to serve is, I think, the best way to maintain its integrity,” Motley barista Zoe Isabelle SC ’29 said.

Words by Joelle Rudolf & Ava Fleisher | Photo courtesy of Scripps College
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
The Motley Coffeehouse, a historically student-run cafe and popular event space at Scripps College, will undergo administrative changes beginning summer 2026 — potentially jeopardizing its entirely student-run business model, Motley staff said. 

Stacey Miller, The Motley’s current administrative advisor, announced at an all-staff meeting March 8 that she will be taking on new responsibilities as a supervisor to the coffeehouse, alongside the Scripps Store. 
Multiple Motley employees said they felt “blindsided” by this change.

“Having the Motley be a space that is entirely operated by the people who it seeks to serve is, I think, the best way to maintain its integrity,” Motley barista Zoe Isabelle SC ’29 said.

Words by Joelle Rudolf & Ava Fleisher | Photo courtesy of Scripps College
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The Motley Coffeehouse, a historically student-run cafe and popular event space at Scripps College, will undergo administrative changes beginning summer 2026 — potentially jeopardizing its entirely student-run business model, Motley staff said. Stacey Miller, The Motley’s current administrative advisor, announced at an all-staff meeting March 8 that she will be taking on new responsibilities as a supervisor to the coffeehouse, alongside the Scripps Store. Multiple Motley employees said they felt “blindsided” by this change. “Having the Motley be a space that is entirely operated by the people who it seeks to serve is, I think, the best way to maintain its integrity,” Motley barista Zoe Isabelle SC ’29 said. Words by Joelle Rudolf & Ava Fleisher | Photo courtesy of Scripps College Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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On March 6, The Hive held its annual Tiny Patio Concert, a spin on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. One of the performers was Coast, a recently formed band featuring five students from Pomona, Harvey Mudd and Pitzer: band members Ben Cerbin PO ’26 and Siraj Saker PZ ’27, vocalist Alina Shah PZ ’28, keyboardist Noah Ginsberg PZ ’29 and bassist Orion Roven HM ’27.

At the concert, the group played five songs: “Come Together” by the Beatles, “Gravity” by John Mayer, “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5, “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse and “All I Need” by Olivia Dean. 

In this video, Bianca Mirica PO ‘29 captures this vibrant environment by interviewing multiple participants and performers who share their thoughts on taking part in projects and initiatives that highlight student artists.

Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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On March 6, The Hive held its annual Tiny Patio Concert, a spin on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. One of the performers was Coast, a recently formed band featuring five students from Pomona, Harvey Mudd and Pitzer: band members Ben Cerbin PO ’26 and Siraj Saker PZ ’27, vocalist Alina Shah PZ ’28, keyboardist Noah Ginsberg PZ ’29 and bassist Orion Roven HM ’27. At the concert, the group played five songs: “Come Together” by the Beatles, “Gravity” by John Mayer, “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5, “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse and “All I Need” by Olivia Dean. In this video, Bianca Mirica PO ‘29 captures this vibrant environment by interviewing multiple participants and performers who share their thoughts on taking part in projects and initiatives that highlight student artists. Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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As student organizers continue pushing for a transition to renewable energy at the Claremont Colleges, 5C Environmental Justice (5CEJ) brought their campaign to Walker Beach, where they organized a field day event.

The “Claremont OFF Fossil Fuels” campaign, led by 5CEJ, calls on the Colleges to move toward 100 percent renewable electricity through CPA, arguing that current energy sourcing does not align with institutional commitments to carbon neutrality. While cost has remained a central concern for administrators, recent student actions suggest growing pressure for change.

At the event, more than 15 student organizations gathered for an afternoon of music, games and outreach, framing the campaign not only as an environmental issue but as one of institutional accountability. Advocates emphasized that student engagement could play a decisive role as the proposal moves through final stages of administrative review.

Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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As student organizers continue pushing for a transition to renewable energy at the Claremont Colleges, 5C Environmental Justice (5CEJ) brought their campaign to Walker Beach, where they organized a field day event. The “Claremont OFF Fossil Fuels” campaign, led by 5CEJ, calls on the Colleges to move toward 100 percent renewable electricity through CPA, arguing that current energy sourcing does not align with institutional commitments to carbon neutrality. While cost has remained a central concern for administrators, recent student actions suggest growing pressure for change. At the event, more than 15 student organizations gathered for an afternoon of music, games and outreach, framing the campaign not only as an environmental issue but as one of institutional accountability. Advocates emphasized that student engagement could play a decisive role as the proposal moves through final stages of administrative review. Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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