By Finn Sapp PZ ’26 I spent three months living entirely in the woods. I didn’t have my phone, running water, electricity, or anything we take for granted in our daily lives– needless to say, this experience was pretty unusual. For one, I was only allowed to take a shower once a week. I cherished those 10 minutes as they were some of the most … Continue reading The Woods: An Essay About Open Sky in Colorado
Interview conducted by Anonymous Student PZ ‘25 This interview was conducted by an anonymous Pitzer student with three CSWA members who are employees of Pitzer College and also asked to remain anonymous. The original interview was done in a group-style setting, happening in both Spanish and English. All names have been changed to protect the identity of the interviewees. The exact interviews are transcribed as … Continue reading An Interview with Anonymous CSWA Members: Hearing from Pitzer’s Employees
By Kitty Grant On Friday, March 24th, students from across the 5Cs boycotted Pitzer’s dining hall, McConnell Bistro. The boycott is part of Claremont Student Workers Alliance’s (CSWA) ‘Rehire the Pitzer 3’ campaign, following the alleged unlawful termination of three Pitzer workers due to their union ties. Kevin Ayala, Stephanie Smith, and Alexis Ongpoy were hired by Bon Appetit Management Company, who are contracted by … Continue reading 5C Students Boycott McConnell
By Finn Sapp PZ ’26 Jim Morrison of the Doors once said that “poetry is the ultimate art form, because what defines us human beings is language.” Morrison, a serial creative writer, was a cultural revelation and disrupter. He, however, is not alone in his appreciation for written language. I am newly addicted to the pleasures of writing, and I agree with this sentiment wholeheartedly. … Continue reading Why Do We Write?
By Alexandria Nyx PZ ‘26 By using a one size fits all approach for financial aid, Pitzer abandons the needs of its students in areas like housing and travel. As well as, the core values it uses as selling points to entice students to attend the institution. Speaking as one of the students affected by this, it’s especially contradictory with some of the main tenets … Continue reading Opinion: One Size Does Not Fit All
By Ines Namuth PZ ‘25 In honor of national eating disorder awareness week, the Claremont Students Health Services ran its first series of events aimed at engaging students in meaningful related discussions and activities. Although disordered eating has been around since antiquity, only recently has it been recognized as a serious issue. As with most institutions of higher learning, the 7Cs are no stranger to … Continue reading Bodies that Belong: Jes Baker Speaks to 7C Students
By Maya Olson, PZ ‘25 Students, artists, and independent bookmakers gathered at Edmund’s Ballroom at Pomona College for the second annual Print Pomona Art Book Fair. From March 2-5, 2023, independent booksellers and publishers from across the Inland Empire and the Claremont Colleges gathered to celebrate, exhibit and sell their work. Across Edmunds Ballroom, the sellers set up tables with prints, notebooks, zines, posters, and … Continue reading The Print Pomona Art Book Fair 2023
By Ben Lauren PZ ‘25 From a small foyer of the Benton Museum of Art emanates the jazz music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda. As the visitor is drawn to the sound, they are introduced to the world of three artists, sharing a fundamental optimism across generations. According to guest curator Jheanelle Brown, Coltrane Turiyasangitananda’s recordings were her soundtrack during the creation of a new exhibit … Continue reading At the Benton, Guest Curator Jheanelle Brown is Transmitting Generational Generosity
