On Wednesday, Oct. 8, students across the 5Cs gathered at Walker Beach to explore various newly launched and revived clubs at the 5C Fresh Club Fair, which featured Pens & Poetry, GRAFT, the Women’s Network and FLI Scholars.
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Community and art at Walker Beach’s Mom Said Flea
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Pomona College hosted the Mom Said Have Fun flea market at Walker Beach. Grateful to have a moment of respite from midterm season, students wandered around over 60 different booths, browsing through potted plants, handmade jewelry, vintage clothing and more. Students expressed their excitement about getting to pick out new clothes and decorations for the fall while also supporting small businesses. Amidst digging through piles of clothing, perusing hand-printed posters and receiving a tarot card reading, students took part in a larger effort to build community amongst 5C students. The flea market highlights the amalgamation of passions and skills present in the Claremont community, where students can unwind, foster friendships and embrace the local art scene.
The more you know: An inside look into the 5C sports clubs
What do surfing, the circus and rock climbing have in common? Each of these activities has a club at the 5Cs. These clubs and many more assembled on Walker Beach Wednesday, Sept. 4 to pitch their clubs to new members.
APIDA brings Night Market to the Claremont Community
At the 5C Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Night Market on Nov. 19, crowds of students gathered to enjoy foods made by APIDA affinity groups and organizations across the 5Cs.
Climate strike rally encourages 5Cs to ‘Speak Out’
In solidarity with over 500 Climate Strikes happening worldwide, dozens of students from across the Claremont Colleges gathered last Friday at Pomona College’s Walker Beach to participate in a climate strike rally and share their personal experiences with climate change.
Pomona student passes on love for beach volleyball, bringing the club back to the 5Cs
When Ulas Ayyilmaz PO ’24 could no longer play club volleyball at his peak level, owing to a health condition, he decided to take things down a notch — by bringing back what he says is a more “relaxed” version of his favorite pastime.
Pomona Advocates hold town hall to discuss Title IX and support for survivors
Survivors of sexual assault and allies gathered on Pomona College’s Walker Beach Thursday afternoon to discuss their experiences across the 5Cs, as well as to voice the changes they would like to see regarding campus culture and the role administrators play when responding to Title IX reports.
The 5Cs get colorful during Holi celebration
The Claremont Colleges Hindu Society hosted Holi, a religious and cultural festival which includes throwing colors, at Walker Beach.