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Claremont Community Prepares for Students’ Return

After over a year of distance learning, all 5 of the Claremont Colleges have announced their intention to reopen in the Fall. Although there will be some changes to ensure a safe return to campus, many community members anticipate that students’ return will return a sense of normalcy to the colleges and broader Claremont community.   In preparation for a return to campus a Covid-19 taskforce … Continue reading Claremont Community Prepares for Students’ Return

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Student Organizers Speak: Elections and Social Change

In the aftermath of the presidential election, student organizers reflect on their political involvement and how to continue the fight for social change. For some, the focus remains on electing progressive candidates, for others this means taking a more local approach and investing in the practice of Mutual Aid.  President of 5C Democrats, Nevada Lee SC ‘22 described her reaction to Joe Biden and Kamala … Continue reading Student Organizers Speak: Elections and Social Change

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Opinion

Homophobia: Please, take it personally

Content warning: homophobic slurs, sexual harassment, violence Recently a fellow college student said something to me that was deeply homophobic and dehumanizing towards gay people, knowing that I’m gay. When I later described this experience to a mutual friend and expressed that the comment was hurtful, the mutual friend told me, “Don’t take it personally.” As a gay person, when I’m told to not take … Continue reading Homophobia: Please, take it personally

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5C Students Rally to Support PZ Alum Kara Eastman for Congress

Kara Eastman, a graduate of the Pitzer class of 1993, is running for Congress in Nebraska’s second congressional district against Republican incumbent Don Bacon.  Eastman ‘93 would be the first woman to ever hold the seat in her district, which includes Omaha and some suburbs around the state’s largest city.  This election is a rematch of 2018’s congressional election. Two years ago Don Bacon defeated … Continue reading 5C Students Rally to Support PZ Alum Kara Eastman for Congress

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Family Weekend a Key Moment for SDC in Fight to Divest Pitzer From Blackrock

By: Jack Friedman As parents descended on Pitzer for Family Weekend, one group of students utilized the opportunity to garner support for their upcoming Senate resolution. The Students Demand Change Coalition (SDC) has been fighting to get Pitzer to divest from the investment management company, BlackRock.  Conversations about Pitzer’s involvement with BlackRock began last September after a student called attention to the ethics of the … Continue reading Family Weekend a Key Moment for SDC in Fight to Divest Pitzer From Blackrock

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My Experience Using Title IX Coordinator Resources at Pitzer College

Content warning: This article discusses responding to sexual assault on campus. I recently found myself in a situation where I felt it was my responsibility to report an incident of sexual battery that occurred on campus. I felt like it was hard to talk about because there is so much social stigma against discussing sexual battery and sexual assault. I hope that sharing my experiences … Continue reading My Experience Using Title IX Coordinator Resources at Pitzer College

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5C Roller Derby Takes Home Underdog Win Against University of Arizona. How ‘Bout’ That?

The 5C Roller Derby Team (5CRD) took home a hard-earned win against the University of Arizona Derby Cats on Saturday, October 16th.  The bout took place at the Pitzer basketball court and was attended by a large crowd. 5CRD jumped out to an early lead in the first jam with Caitlin ‘Skatelin’ Halligan PZ ‘22,  their MVP jammer, squeezing her way through the pack to … Continue reading 5C Roller Derby Takes Home Underdog Win Against University of Arizona. How ‘Bout’ That?

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Arts, Culture

Pitzer Galleries Prison Art Exhibits Encourage Discussion, Engagement, and Unity

When you think of prisons, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t art. Maybe you think of violence, tattoos, or Orange is the New Black—but not photographs of people in a circle dancing and laughing, or a beautifully drawn replica of The Last Supper.  Perhaps, as you explore two of Pitzer’s latest art exhibits, you realize how little you know actually know about … Continue reading Pitzer Galleries Prison Art Exhibits Encourage Discussion, Engagement, and Unity

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5C Students Take on the Governor Over Aliso Canyon Disaster

On October 24th 2019, Climate activists from Sunrise Claremont participated in a direct action at The Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to shut down the facility with an executive order. Over four years ago, on October 23, 2015, a well at an underground natural gas storage in Aliso Canyon exploded and natural gas began to leak. The leak … Continue reading 5C Students Take on the Governor Over Aliso Canyon Disaster

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