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On Saturday, Oct. 21, students from across the 5C's dressed to the nines for Claremont McKenna College's annual Monte Carlo. Under the twinkling lights of this year's Starry Night theme, students gambled and danced the night away. Here are some of our favorite photos from the night with the rest linked here. Photos by Connor Bloom '19 and Joshua Graves '20

This year, Toga took place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Flamson Plaza. Students donned bed sheets of all colors, lengths and intricacies. Check out a few photos from the evening by two of our photographers, Joshua Graves '20 and Connor Bloom '19.

Another successful Wedding Party in the books. Congratulations to the 2018 Mr. Stag and Mrs. Athena, Ryan Sung '18 and Cristina Lee '18. Check out a few photos from our photographers this past weekend. For more pictures, check out our Flickr page! Photo Credit: Connor Bloom '19, Joshua Graves '20, and Krystal Sung '19

With only 100 days left until graduation, the senior class spent last Thursday celebrating their time at CMC. Thanks to the Senior Class President Daniel Ludlum '18, the Class of 2018 got to enjoy a night away singing and dancing in Pasadena. Take a look at a few photos from the event! For more photos, check out our Flickr page. Photo Credit: Justin Law '19, Devang Patel '19, and Krystal Sung '19

Last semester, 80 CMCers got the chance to experience a change of scenery from the typical Bauer and Kravis classroom setting. Take a look at their adventures this past fall from all over the globe. They might just spark your interest to go abroad! Photo by Rebecca Shane '19 - Geneva, Switzerland "Studying abroad in Geneva was an incredible experience for me! I had the opportunity to study international relations in the hub of international politics. I got to meet diplomats and policymakers, and visit international agencies, including UN agencies, the Red Cross, and the World Trade Organization. I also got to travel throughout Switzerland to see some of the most amazing and beautiful sights in the world, including this lake in Oeschinensee." Photo by Lauren Calogero '19 - Tokyo, Japan Photo by Kelly Ransom '19 - Sydney, Australia "During the 2017 fall semester, I had the opportunity to spend five great months in Sydney, Australia. I spent time learning about the Australian culture and exploring Sydney to find my favorite hidden coffee shops and restaurants. I was also able to travel to spectacular beaches like Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays and hang out with some of the local kangaroos!" Photo by Malka Kausar '19 - Budapest, Hungary "My time abroad in Budapest was a time of fun and unexpectedly close friendships. One of my most enjoyable days in Budapest was spent at Szechenyi Thermal Bath, located a short tram ride away from my dorm. My best friend abroad, Noa, and I spent close to an entire day soaking in the baths and befriending random bath-goers. It was one of the last 70-degree days in Budapest while I was there, so I'd say it was a day well spent." Photo by Owen Dubeck '19 - Cape Town, South Africa "My friend Nick and I did a weekend trip to Namibia, only a two-hour flight from Cape Town. I ended up purposely missing my flight and staying much longer." Photo by Mei Masuyama '19 - Copenhagen, Denmark "Here I am enjoying the Silica Mud Mask at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland." Photo by William Cullen '19 - Jaipur, India "I studied abroad in Jaipur through the SIT program, focusing on sustainable development and social change. As an Environment, Economics, and Politics major, I had the opportunity to learn about economic development initiatives and how they relate to traditional livelihoods and practices. I am sitting on a step well in the historic city of Amer, just outside of Jaipur. Amer used to be the capital of Rajasthan, which is situated in the Thar Desert, and the city constantly needed well-engineered solutions to provide drinking water to the area. Local villagers traditionally use step wells to access clean and drinkable water." Photo by Jeremy Anderson '19 - Havana, Cuba "I spent last semester studying abroad in Cuba through Sarah Lawrence College's program in Havana. In addition to attending classes at the University of Havana, I was able to take salsa classes a couple times a week with a group of students from my program. This was a great way to stay active while also learning more about Cuban music and culture. My parents actually met while salsa dancing, so they were really excited when I had told them that I was taking salsa classes." Photo by Roxane Sazegar '19 - Amman, Jordan Photo by Kara Schacter '19 - Vienna, Austria "While a lot of people tend to use their study abroad experiences to travel around Europe, I tried to see as much of Austria as I could and to really understand the Austrian culture. One of the most breathtaking experiences was skiing the Tyrolean Alps. I may not have had the typical euro trip, but I feel much more connected to Austria and its people." Photo by Elizabeth Wainstein '19 - Rabat, Morocco "This picture was taken at Oum Rabia, which is a small town that took us about five hours by cab to reach. The town consists of a waterfall leading into a streamlined by shacks decorated with beautiful carpets where visitors can sit and enjoy some sheep tajine and Moroccan mint tea." Photo by Amiya Narula '19 - Madrid, Spain "Studying abroad in Madrid was an absolutely phenomenal experience. I was able to practice my Spanish, get to know locals, and learn about the food, music, and culture. Madrid became home before I knew it, and I found myself wandering around and exploring different neighborhoods and museums every day. I often fell in love with little cafes on random street corners. I can’t wait to be back in Madrid as soon as possible."

CMC is like a family to many students, but what if you actually had family members here? We talked with a few siblings on campus this year, and asked them: "What does having your sibling here mean to you?" Photo Credit: Grace Kelleher '20 and Joshua Graves '20 DAVIS CATOLICO '18 AND JULIA CATOLICO '21 Julia: "Having someone to talk to when I’m homesick." Davis: "The extra flex." NINA RATHI '19 AND SAVI RATHI '21 Nina: "Being able to experience the ups and downs of college with each other. Whether it's grabbing sushi off campus on a Sunday night or going to the doctor when I'm sick, my sister is always there for me when I need her!" Savi: "Having someone to take care of me after I party too hard." KATIE HILL '18 AND ALLIE HILL '20 Katie: "Having two closets! And having a best friend always around." Allie: "The name recognition! Professors always know I'm Katie's sister!" BLAKE SEIDNER '18 AND LINDSEY SEIDNER '20 Blake: "Having a sister with extra flex." Lindsey: "Being able to stop by and hang out and meeting friends in other grades...also family visits!" Max Jørgensen '18 and Taite Jørgensen '21 Max: "I finally surprised Taite with Water Party after keeping it a secret from my family over the past few years since I knew she would be applying to CMC." Taite: "It was super great having a sibling on campus especially for the few weeks of school... I called Max about 5 times a day asking where my classes are!" BRIDGET MCCARTHY '20 AND JULIA MCCARTHY '18 Bridget & Julia: "Having a best friend whenever you need one!" MAX KIRSCH '20 AND MITCHELL KIRSCH '21 Max: "The looks we get when people find out we are brothers. We each have very different personalities but strive for the same goals so sometimes people don't realize we are related." Mitchell: "I know I always have someone to fall back on. Any questions I have Max answers, any extra dorm supplies I need Max has, or if I just need to hang out in a different space than my room, Max's room is always open for me. It is like coming into college with a head start. Having a sibling at CMC is a lot different than having a sibling with you in high school. Being away from home and living in separate rooms allows for more independence. We don't get sick of each other as often and that has allowed us to be not only better brothers, but better friends."

With a high of 85° and a clear sky, the Class of 2018 celebrated the end of thesis with a bottle of champagne each! The senior class can finally say goodbye to endless nights in Poppa and Ryal and look forward to the last few weeks at CMC. Take a look at the Class of 2018 enjoying the perfect California weather during Thesis Fountain Party. For more photos, check out our Flickr page! Photo Credit: Joshua Graves '20, Grace Kelleher '20, and Krystal Sung '19

CMC's North Quad was filled with games, music, and authentic cuisine from all over the world as hundreds of people from the entire Claremont community came out to enjoy the 39th International Festival, Saturday. Attendees munched on delicious empanadas from Argentina, sipped Arabic coffee, and enjoyed diverse music and dance performances put on by both students and professional artists. Take a look at a few shots of the 18 countries and regions represented at the booths! For more pictures, check out our Flickr page! Photo Credit: Joshua Graves '20 and Krystal Sung '19

Hundreds of people came to Bridges Auditorium to watch Sanskriti, the biggest student run show at the 5Cs, April 6. Every year students highlight the rich diversity of South Asian culture through Classical, Bollywood, South Indian, Punjabi, and Hip-Hop performances. The two-hour show is set up by 5C-club Claremont Tamasha as a story line so it feels like a Bollywood movie with all the performances in between. Here are some snapshots from this year's event. Photo Credit: Joshua Graves '20

Summer is officially over. Thesis and homework are both real things we have to do again and classes are no longer going over the syllabus and letting students out early. But, before you start getting back into the swing of school, use this article as a procrastination tool and take a look at a few photos from the first week back at school. A lot of events happened including Barn Party hosted by the College Programming Board, the Club and Institute Fair, and 6:01. Photos by Krystal Sung '19

Take a quick study break from finals and scroll through some happy moments from this past weekend at Pirate Party! For more pictures, check out our Flickr page. Photo Credits: Joshua Graves '20 and Krystal Sung '19