Pitzer dining cuts shifts of four student workers during boycott, CSWA rep alleges retaliation against student-led organizing

By Ben Lauren PZ ’25 On Monday, Nov. 25, the afternoon before students picketed outside McConnell Dining Hall, Pitzer College’s dining services management cut the shifts of four student workers scheduled for that night. The picket served as part of the third boycott this month organized by the Claremont Student & Worker Alliance (CSWA) in support of Adan Campos. Management canceled the students’ shifts just … Continue reading Pitzer dining cuts shifts of four student workers during boycott, CSWA rep alleges retaliation against student-led organizing

Campus Couture Chronicles: November 2024

Words and Photos by Dylan Bradshaw PZ ’26 acquah  Acquah plays soccer a couple nights a week with other student’s at a nearby field.When asked about his jersey he jested, “with this jersey and these cleats, today, I will play like Neymar!” devon I ran into Devon outside McConnell, the gold detailing on her shirt stood out to me. With a warm smile she confessed, … Continue reading Campus Couture Chronicles: November 2024

Sex and the Pity #2: The Situationship

By Carrie Backshots Dear reader, Welcome back to Sex and the Pity! This week will hopefully hit home for a lot of you… it almost felt too close; too revealing to write. However, I have found myself excelling at one subject at this school, though not getting great grades, admittedly: situationships. I’d like to begin this week with a prelude… “He likes to be in … Continue reading Sex and the Pity #2: The Situationship

‘What do we do next?’: Professor Malekzadeh provides insight into the 2024 election

By Lucy Kaplan PZ ’28 On a rare Claremont rainy day, I sat down with Shervin Malezkadeh, a visiting professor in political studies at Pitzer College, to discuss a similarly gloomy topic for many: The outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump’s return to power sparked fear for the future of democracy within myself and loved ones. I found myself yearning for some words … Continue reading ‘What do we do next?’: Professor Malekzadeh provides insight into the 2024 election