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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

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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

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SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: After Atlanta by Aditi Madhok

This past year has been tragic and traumatic for the losses in the ADIPA community in being victims of hate crimes during COVID. Among this sensationalization, garnered media attention by popular news stations, and an infographic industrial complex, I ask: What is the right method, the call for action? How do I bridge the gap between medium and content? Who is the audience and how … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: After Atlanta by Aditi Madhok

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SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Microclimates in LA by Aditi Madhok

Inspired by NPR’s Heat&Health article about environmental injustice, I worked with a team to create a data visualization titled “Measuring Microclimates Across LA Cities” using an application called Processing. During our data collection, we inputted both average temperature in the month of August (the hottest month of the year) while maintaining socioeconomic diversity for a small selection of 28 cities and its highest temperature to … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Microclimates in LA by Aditi Madhok

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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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SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

What is Animale? Animale is a mobile app for students aged 8-10 to learn about speciesism and animal rights. It was created to teach students the meaning, examples, and implications of speciesism, as well as provide them with information about the animal rights movement and how they can get involved in promoting the equal consideration of all the species. In addition, Animale provides basic information … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

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Pitzer Community Reacts to Removal of Mead Hall Murals

On February 11th, 2021, the Office of Student Affairs sent out an email informing the Pitzer community of renovations made to Mead Hall. While the residence hall benefitted from some much needed renovations, such as upgraded air conditioning and heater units as well as repainted faucets and sinks in the suite restrooms, it lost some of its murals in the process. Murals that were not … Continue reading Pitzer Community Reacts to Removal of Mead Hall Murals

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Meet the Pitzer Student Senate Executive Board Candidates

From Feb. 21 to Mar. 7, Pitzer College’s Student Senate will hold elections for the upcoming fall semester’s executive board positions. Although candidates are facing various difficulties with virtual campaigns, all have goals they wish to accomplish next semester, regardless if Pitzer is online or in-person. Get to know the Pitzer College Executive Board candidates’ goals here.  President Kaila Teague (PZ ‘22)  During the school … Continue reading Meet the Pitzer Student Senate Executive Board Candidates

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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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