The Plague Archives: The Temporality of Diseased Bodies

In the Lenzner Family Art Gallery, Maya Gurantz’s “The Plague Archives” By Sage Keller, PZ ’25 Maya Gurantz’s “The Plague Archives” makes an auspicious arrival on Pitzer’s campus with the help of Pitzer College Art Galleries director and curator Ciara Ennis. Located in the Lenzner Gallery on the first floor of Atherton Hall, Gurantz’s exploration of immunology throughout history allows viewers to piece together the … Continue reading The Plague Archives: The Temporality of Diseased Bodies

CSWA Holds Delegation at Founder’s Day Breakfast

By Maya Olson PZ ’25 On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Claremont Student Worker Alliance (CSWA) members delegated at Pitzer’s Founder’s Day Community Breakfast with Interim President Jill Klein.  CSWA members expressed frustration at the firing of three Bon Appetit workers who supported union efforts. CSWA demanded that Pitzer re-hire the workers after UNITE HERE! Local 11 filed an Unlawful Labor Practice on their behalf on February … Continue reading CSWA Holds Delegation at Founder’s Day Breakfast

Claremont Cuties Crushed by Cupid Curse

Satire by Jack Friedman, Pitzer ‘23 The White House has officially confirmed that one of the unidentified balloons shot down over the Atlantic Ocean this week was not a Chinese spy balloon and in fact was just an advanced piece of technology used by the company Datamatch.  In an official tweet President Biden said, “I know you’re waiting extra long for your matches this Valentine’s … Continue reading Claremont Cuties Crushed by Cupid Curse

Claremont students march in protest against police brutality and unfair treatment of students of color

By Christopher Salazar Fred Bolarinwa, HM ’25, speaks to a crowd of students near Harvey Mudd’s Shanahan Center about racial disparities in law enforcement and the unfair treatment of black students. Photo by Christopher Salazar. Claremont students marched from Walker Beach to the Shanahan Center on Monday Feb. 6 in a stand of solidarity against police brutality, the death of Tyre Nichols and the mistreatment … Continue reading Claremont students march in protest against police brutality and unfair treatment of students of color

Union files ULP against Pitzer College and Bon Appetit for unlawful termination and discrimination

By Christopher Salazar Alexis Ongpoy (left), Kevin Ayala Leon (middle) and Stephanie Smith (right) express their grievances to Pitzer College administrators. Photo by Christopher Salazar. Pitzer College and the Bon Appetit Management Company have come under fire after three Bon Appetit employees were alleged to be unlawfully terminated or otherwise discriminated against. The incident ignited student enmity and prompted the union Unite HERE! Local 11 to … Continue reading Union files ULP against Pitzer College and Bon Appetit for unlawful termination and discrimination