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
By Katie Strauss PZ ’26 If you asked any member of the Pitzer freshman class, “do you know Isa Iqbal?” the answer would likely be, “yes.” Isa can usually be spotted chatting with a classmate, riding his bicycle, or waving hello to a group of friends on his way to a party or meeting. As First-Year Representative, Isa makes it a priority to get to … Continue reading Student Profile: Isa Iqbal
By Ines Namuth PZ ’25 On Sunday Feb. 20, students across the Claremont Colleges eagerly gathered to hear Andrea Ritchie speak at Pomona College about her activism against state violence and police discrimination. Invited by the Prison Abolition Collective, Ritchie said she was happy to return after serving at Scripps College last year as a visiting professor and giving the commencement address to the class … Continue reading Andrea Ritchie Speaks to 7C Students, hosted by PAC
By Meredith Poten PZ ’25 When students returned to Pitzer’s campus in August 2021, the once-lavish garden was a completely barren plot. Since then, student teams and other community members have poured hours of time and love into the land, revitalizing its soil and bringing new life to the space. Starting this academic year, there is a new student team of garden managers funded through … Continue reading An Update From the Pitzer Student Garden Team and Our Feathered Friends
By Sage Keller PZ ‘25 Henry James’ novella, The Aspern Papers, reads like a rambling religious sermon that explores the wielding and seduction of knowledge through the hands of femininity. Written from the point of view of a nameless, seemingly average male character, this narrative follows his attempt to win the favor of two reclusive women, Juliana Bordereau and Tita Bordereau, in hopes of securing … Continue reading Book Review: Henry James’ Distorted Feminism in ‘The Aspern Papers’
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
