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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.

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

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

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

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 Music Program is home to three ensembles: The Claremont Concert Orchestra, the Claremont Concert Choir, and the Claremont Treble Singers. Becky Ackley, the coordinator of the Joint Music Program, expressed that the program is lacking in students from Pitzer and CMC. All three ensembles enroll 80% Harvey Mudd and Scripps students, despite the Program sending out an email to all students at the four colleges at the beginning of each year. The Joint Music Program coordinators hope to make the program more visible to all students. Auditions for all the ensembles are held in the Fall and in the Spring. The Fall auditions are held from September 2 through 4. Auditions for the spring semester are held during the first week of classes. Audition sign ups for the choirs and orchestra can be accessed online. If you are interested in auditioning, contact Professor Kamm at ckamm@scrippscollege.edu. The stage at Garrison Theater. Finally, students are also encouraged to take private voice, piano, and violin lessons. Students can sign up for violin lesson audition online at the Joint Music Program Website. For voice and piano lesson auditions, students must visit the Scripps Performing Arts Center and complete the audition sheets hanging outside of professors’ doors. Sign ups for the spring semester begin right after students return to campus after winter break. The Concert Orchestra, which is open to all majors, currently has 60 students performing music from the 18th century through the present. Interestingly, more non-music majors participate in the program than music majors. The Concert Choir is open to all genders and performs pieces from the Baroque period all the way to the 20th century, as well as a capella pieces. They currently have 35 students, with a maximum capacity of 70 students. The Claremont Treble Singers is a women’s choir with 45 students. They practice music originating from the middle ages through present, as well as a capella music. For events, check out the Joint Music Program Facebook page. Recitals for students taking private lessons are held in Boone Recital Hall. It has 100 seats. All tickets and concerts are free to the public. SCRIPPS Many of the Scripps art classes take place in the art building at Scripps (next to the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery) . All students are welcome to enroll in Scripps art classes. Some art classes display student work in the Art Office. The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery has exhibitions throughout the year, including prominent artists as well as the art of graduating senior art majors. All events on the calendar are free and open to the public with food and refreshments provided. The gallery also offers paid internships throughout the school year, which are only available to Scripps students. For events, visit their website. The Nancy-Glanville Music Library contains many scores and recordings. It is located right next to Garrison Theater. In addition to these facilities, Scripps has the Balch Auditorium, the Richardson dance studio, and piano practice rooms. POMONA The Byron D. Seaver Theater is a beautiful venue where the department of theater and dance hosts their shows. There are two theaters: the Seaver Theater; and the Allen theater, which is more intimate. Students from all schools are invited to audition for the productions. I recently attended “Water by the Spoonful,” a beautiful production written by Quiara Alegria Hudes and directed by Diana Wyenn. It explores the struggles of drug addiction within a family from Puerto Rico. Cathy Seaman, the Program Administrator, was kind enough to provide me with a complimentary ticket. The production was breathtaking and the students displayed incredible emotion in their acting. While this play is no longer showing, “The Government Inspector” is coming to the theater from November 15 to 18. Find more information about the theater department on their website and purchase tickets to upcoming events. The Pomona College Museum of Art is a small museum that changes its exhibit every semester. While I visited, a Pomona art history class was taking a tour. The museum currently holds the work of the late Marcia Hafif, who is a Pomona alumnus. She is a painter of experimental canvases and minimalism. The exhibition contains her paintings, as well as architectural designs and sculptures. Admission is open and free to the public. The brand new Pomona Studio Art Hall was completed in 2014 and holds all of Pomona’s art classes. It is a beautiful, wide open space with many windows and natural light. The Chan Gallery is on the first floor and holds student work. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Finally, The Hive is a resource that is available to all 5 schools. It is a space where students are encouraged to create and explore together. It is filled with free art supplies, art scraps, and quiet places to study. Many students come to create birthday gifts for their friends. The Hive has workshops such as sewing and metalsmithing. On “Maker Thursdays,” students come together to craft and use the woodshop. The Print Shop hosts workshops for making t-shirts, bags, and other clothes. To find out more visit their website and Facebook page. PITZER The Media studies lab is located in West Hall and has recording and editing rooms. These resources are available to students if they have special permission or are enrolled in a Pitzer media studies class. The lab also has an equipment rental where you can check out microphones, video cameras, and digital cameras. The Pitzer campus has many walls where students can paint murals. The gallery inside of the Edythe and Eli Broad Center displays student artwork, but only by students enrolled at Pitzer college. Pitzer also has a beautiful ceramics studio, though it is only available to Pitzer students who are working with Professor Timothy Berg, who is currently on sabbatical. HARVEY MUDD Harvey Mudd is home to the Caryll Mudd and Norman F. Sprague Jr. Gallery, which is located on the lower level of the Shanahan Center. The gallery hosts student works from all the 5Cs as well as student work from the Claremont Graduate University. All kinds of media are welcome, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, video, spoken word, writing, and performance. Students submit work to the gallery every semester to be featured. Unfortunately, the submissions for the upcoming exhibit are closed, but announcements will be made in January for the Spring semester submissions. The Fall exhibition is open to everyone from October 25 to November 14, and the theme is symmetry. The gallery is currently filled with student art. The Harvey Mudd Concert Series organizes 15 to 20 concerts each year that are free and open to the public. The concerts take place in the 99-seat Drinkward Recital Hall. The programs include contemporary music, classical, opera, chamber, choir, jazz, computer, early music, world and international, and more. Typically, the performers are visiting professionals, but there are a few ways students can get involved. Talented music students and majors are selected to perform in chamber ensembles and as soloists in some of the concerts. Students in the Claremont Concert Choir and Treble Singers also perform as a part of the Joint Music Program. CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE Claremont McKenna College is a part of the Joint Music Program and also contributes funding to the program. Every two weeks, Create Club meets at the Appleby tables. Contact CC Schwab (cschwab19@cmc.edu) to sign up! Some students at CMC are advocating for more art resources on the CMC campus, such as students Andria Tattersfield ‘21 and Anya Zimmerman-Smith ‘21. They hold Tuesday “art nights” in Marks around 8:45 pm. They leave their door open so that anyone can come in and create! Tattersfield said there is a gap in resources on campus. “I know people who are interested in art but there isn’t really a constant space for it,” she said. Zimmerman-Smith said that “the Hive is open but a lot of CMC students don’t seek those opportunities out, and since it’s not on our campus it’s hard to access.” The two of them have created an inviting space where they provide art supplies and craft materials, but students are also welcome to bring their own supplies. Students like Tattersfield and Zimmerman-Smith are expanding the arts culture of CMC. Even though CMC does not support the arts as much as the other campuses, there are still many ways for students to get involved. These resources are often not visible, so it takes a watchful eye to catch them. Going to the Pomona Art Museum, seeing a play at the Seaver Theater, taking a ceramics class at Scripps or Pitzer, singing your heart out in the Claremont Concert Choir, and simply painting with friends are all ways to bring out your inner creativity.

Claremont McKenna College's annual Monte Carlo was in full swing on Saturday as students from across the 5Cs gathered in their best dresses for an evening under the chandeliers. After photoshoots on the red carpet, students gambled and danced the night away to the beat of live music. Here are some photos capturing the fun from the event. Photos taken by Jocelyn Song ’22, Mila Piacsek ’22, and Sophie Doane ’22.