On Monday, February 17, the gentlemen of campus fraternity Kappa Delta invited students of the five Claremont Colleges to attend an event titled “America Pub” via Facebook. (Pub is a weekly Wednesday night social gathering hosted by Kappa Delta.) In response to the original Facebook description, which alluded to American imperialism and superiority, several students responded ...
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Campus Events
The 2013 Acapocalypse!
As a member of an a cappella group here at the Claremont Colleges, I get the chance to perform across all of our campuses throughout the year, whether it’s a casual snack concert at CMC, some admissions event at Scripps, or a performance on the lawn of the Smith Campus Center. It’s always exciting to perform for the 5C community because let’s face it – as much as we love making...
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How to Have a Thanksgiving Away from Home
As a student whose home is situated over 2,000 miles away from Pomona's campus, I can't go home for Thanksgiving without shelling out over $500 in a roundtrip ticket, so I'm staying in California for Thanksgiving. For those of you in a similar predicament, fear not, because you can still celebrate Thanksgiving albeit probably differently from how you used to. Here are some opti...
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Investigating the AAMP Snack
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Walking Amongst the Undead – Practical Benefits of Humans vs. Zombies
I nervously glance behind me for what seems like the tenth time in the last thirty seconds. The pleasant California day, with its clear, sunny skies and balmy weather, seems anything but comfortable; all I can see are the potential dangers hidden behind every leafy shrub, every unknown corner, and every shadowy pillar. I feel as if I am being watched from every direction by eye...
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Homecoming Concert: Ben Harper
Claremont Village is home to a variety of shops, restaurants and boutiques. Among the many local spots, the Folk Music Center is a true gem. The Center holds classes and workshops, sells an eclectic mix of unique instruments and musical paraphernalia, and hosts monthly Open Mic Nights. Manager Ellen Chase-Verdries is warm, friendly and helpful. What’s more, her son is none ...
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Masquerade
Happy November! Time's been flying past, and although I've been meaning to write about pre-Halloween festivities on campus, the holiday itself has already slipped past me (thanks to two midterms, a project, and a lab report... at least next week will be low-key).
The weekend of the 26th, as the last available October weekend, was jammed with awesome stuff going on all over t...
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Sophomore Slump?
Yesterday at dinner, my friends and I were discussing sophomore slump. According to Wikipedia, it "refers to an instance in which a second, or sophomore, effort fails to live up to the standards of the first effort. It is commonly used to refer to the apathy of students (second year of high school, college or university)."
It's true--this year doesn't have all the exciting, ...
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Professional Photography in a Digital Age
Douglas McCulloh, Southern Californian photographer, spoke recently at LeBus Court about his artistic endeavors. Emphasizing chaos and chance, McCulloh photographs a variety of subjects and focuses on myriad social and cultural concepts. McCulloh is best known for his photos of Los Angeles neighborhood scenes, his creation of the World’s Largest Photograph and his exhibitio...
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Sanskriti 2013
Tonight I went to Sanskriti, a 5C Asian Cultural Show. It was sponsored by Ekta, Claremont Bollywood Dance Team, and the Hindu Society. It was a two hour long show filled with dancing, singing, comedy, colorful costumes, and even some beat boxing.
What an awesome opportunity it was to witness such amazing and talented dancers and singers perform in front of a thousand pe...
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