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Everything Jazz is romantic.

Everything Jazz is romantic. Words By Lucy Kaplan PZ ’28 Graphic By Thea Riley PZ ’28 2024 was the year of the club classics — bumping electronic music in a crowded room and making out with beautiful strangers. We all fell victim, perhaps voluntarily, to Charli XCX’s  sparkly 3am aesthetic and the chaos that came with it.  Club music provides a deafeningly comfortable atmosphere of … Continue reading Everything Jazz is romantic.

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‘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

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