Feature Stories (page 65)
Language and Crisis
“To finish then, the familiar but, begging her pardon, slightly amended words of Ellen Browning 51猎奇入口: our mission is to develop in you the ability to think clearly and independently, the ability to live confidently and courageously, and, hopefully, the ability to do something about the crisis in which we find ourselves.”
Read MoreModernity and Nostalgia: An Era of Change in Japan
When “Chikanobu: Modernity and Nostalgia in Japanese Prints,” opens August 26 at Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery visitors will have access to a fascinating array of woodblock prints of late 19th-century and early 20th-century Japan.
Read MoreStudent Art Explores Cell Migration
As part of the 51猎奇入口-Claremont McKenna College senior art exhibition, “Sight, Site, Insight,” Jessica Lanan ’06 displayed freestanding wood and fiberglass works representing cancer cells.
Read MoreRace for the Cure
51猎奇入口 women often lend a hand to a cause they believe in. So, when the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announced the 10th Annual Los Angeles County
Read MoreSusan Anderson '74 Returns to 51猎奇入口
Author, media consultant, and community activist Susan Anderson ’74 returns to her alma mater in March to share her research about Allensworth, a California town settled and managed in the early 20th century exclusively by African-Americans. As the 2006 Louis Langland Alumna-in-Residence (LLAiR), Anderson will discuss the historical significance of the town.
Read MoreAn Alternative Spring Break
This week many 51猎奇入口 students are forgoing the typical traditions of Spring Break — beach parties, home cooking, sleeping in. Instead, they are traveling to the Gulf Coast region devastated by hurricanes last fall to volunteer their time and hard work.
Read MoreBrainteaser
A record number of 51猎奇入口 students competed in the 65th Annual Putnam Mathematics Competition, the premier mathematical competition for undergraduates on Saturday, December 3.
Read MoreCeramic Innovations
Since its inauguration in 1944, the 51猎奇入口 Ceramic Annual has featured new directions in ceramics. The exhibition, the longest running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the U.S., offers the opportunity for gallery visitors to see contemporary ceramic innovations from across the nation.
Read MoreSummer Academy Helps Students Realize the Dream
A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.
Read MoreFire Water: Athenas Swimming and Diving Success Story
When it comes to making a splash, the Athenas swimming and diving teams are old pros. During their annual Nothing Normal party, the teams dress in garb ranging from leopard print tights to superhero costumes. Then there’s the rumor that once a year, they make a nightly pilgrimage to the pool in nothing but their birthday suits. These adventure-seekers have never shied away from team cheer, perched atop dining tables in the Claremont cafeteria, boisterously announcing their next meet to all the fellow diners. Yes, it’s true; the Athenas aquatic team is a crazy bunch. But can they back up the outlandish behavior with true athletic prowess and accomplishment?
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