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Salomé Lefort ‘21 Spearheads First "Affinity for Love" Week at CMC
ASCMC officially kicked off the first ever “Affinity for Love” Week on Sunday. Affinity clubs on campus collaborated to create a week celebrating love and inclusivity, including Black Students Association, QuestBridge, Asian Pacific American Mentoring Program, ¡Mi Gente! and 1 Gen. Salomé Lefort ‘21, ASCMC Diversity Inclusion Chair, spearheaded the effort with unused funds from a Kravis Lab retreat last semester for affinity groups. Lefort said she had been wanting to create
Reilly Scott
Feb 10, 20192 min read


Five Steps to Getting Paid for Your On-Campus Job
If you were recently hired or have been thinking about working on campus, it is necessary that you familiarize yourself with Payroll. Payroll, a part of CMC’s Office of Treasurer, manages everything related to student employment: employee/supervisor information, the amount paid to employees during a pay period, all the records of the wages and totals for the year, etc. The Payroll office is located in Bauer South B31, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-noon and 1:0
Jocelyn Song
Feb 4, 20193 min read


The Ath Review: Jeffrey Toobin, Jan. 25, 2018
“Cases and Controversies: Pivotal Legal Questions of Our Times” Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 As the senior legal analyst for CNN, staff writer for The New Yorker and Supreme Court aficionado, Jeffrey Toobin had a lot to say. On a general level, Mr. Toobin gave a very engaging talk. He’s clearly comfortable in front of crowds and definitely had the audience laughing throughout the talk. Many times that laughter could be attributed to how unapologetic and unrestrained he was in his
Amanda Daily
Jan 29, 20192 min read


On Tourism and Publishing: A Reflection from Studying Abroad in Bali, Indonesia
I began my endeavor into recreational writing––first penning news articles and then poems––during my junior year of high school. Shortly after I began, I started sharing my work through my school’s literary magazine and newspaper. I continued publishing until I went abroad my junior year of college to Bali, Indonesia in the fall of 2017. Before my jettison into Indonesia, I recognized Bali as a vacation hotspot but knew nothing else of the country or island: not that it is th
Blake Lapin
Jan 23, 20197 min read


21 Gift Ideas for the 7 People You Might Buy Presents For
Happy holiday season CMC! As we make our way through the best time of the year, I’m sure you don’t have time to think about much other...
Chandler Presson
Dec 20, 20183 min read


Just International Student Problems
From fielding hilarious questions about your country to stuffing your suitcase full of Amazon items that your family obsessively orders to your CMC address every time you go home, there are certain struggles that every international student at CMC has experienced. As an international student from Vancouver, Canada, being closer to home does not make these issues any less prominent. I decided to interview a few other international students on campus about their experiences goi
Shanil Verjee
Dec 20, 20185 min read


Thesis Fountain Party: Fall 2018
After many sleepless nights and endless coffee runs, members of the Class of 2019 finally handed in their thesis for fall. And what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of champagne each, making up for all the parties they missed when they were trapped in Poppa and Ryal. Overall, the Thesis Fountain Party was a huge success, ending in a beautiful sunset which resulted in gorgeous pictures! For more photos, check out our Flickr page!
Maria Piacsek
Dec 18, 20181 min read


ASCMC Discusses Female Leadership at CMC
On November 11, ASCMC hosted its first “Sunday Snack,” a community town hall intended to provide students, community members, and club leaders with an opportunity to freely voice their opinions on issues affecting the CMC community. This town hall centered on the topic of female leadership on CMC’s campus. All were invited and encouraged to attend in an attempt to create a more involved community where everyone’s voice can be heard. “We bring the snacks, you bring the discuss
Robert Cain
Nov 30, 20181 min read


Photo Essay: 200 Days 2018
Last Thursday, the senior class traveled off campus to celebrate, since the only thing between them and graduation is 200 Days — and maybe thesis! The night was filled with live music, constant dancing, and good vibes. Here are some pictures capturing the festivities. Enjoy the cute candids and smiling faces! Check out our Flickr page for more pictures from 200 Days! Intro by Robert Cain ‘21
Meghan Schneider
Nov 4, 20181 min read


Photo Essay: 5C Art Spots You Wish You Had Known About Earlier
While Claremont McKenna College doesn’t have an established program to support students interested in arts, students still have access to many art resources at The Claremont Colleges. Here are a few to get you started! THE JOINT MUSIC PROGRAM The ensemble performances are held in Garrison Theater. It has a 630 seat capacity. The Joint Music Program of Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, Scripps, and Pitzer is a bit of a secret among students at the Claremont Colleges. The Joint
Sophia Doane
Oct 31, 20186 min read
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