The 5Cs of Divestment: Change, Coalition, Conflict, Criticism, and Censorship

By: Casey Xu and Emme Laundry On October 14th, 2021, students across the 5Cs demonstrated in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en land defenders protecting their sacred headwaters, Wedzin Kwa, from being drilled by the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project funded by Claremont McKenna College trustees Henry Kravis CM ’67 and George Roberts CM ’66. Roughly fifty students stood in the quad by the Cube and the Kravis Center … Continue reading The 5Cs of Divestment: Change, Coalition, Conflict, Criticism, and Censorship

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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

May 31, 2021November 28, 2021Leave a comment

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Students Seed Ideas for Redesign of Pitzer Garden

Co-written by Callie Radecki PZ ’22, Tommy Shenoi PZ ’24, Claire Manning PZ ’22, and Anthony Shing PZ ’24. This past Earth Day, Pitzer announced the Revitalization of the Student Garden. A committee of students, faculty, and staff have worked throughout the semester to improve the space with the funds provided by a donor to purchase a new chicken coop, raised garden beds, and student … Continue reading Students Seed Ideas for Redesign of Pitzer Garden

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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

December 11, 2020October 23, 2022Leave a comment

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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

October 19, 2020October 23, 2022Leave a comment

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Claremont Community Prepares for Students’ Return

Meet the Pitzer Student Senate Executive Board Candidates

Student Organizers Speak: Elections and Social Change

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