Claremont, Calif., April 17, 2012 –– Claremont McKenna College publicly released today an external investigative report related to its January 2012 disclosure that a former senior administrator had inaccurately reported the College’s SAT statistics.

The investigation, which the Board of Trustees authorized and the law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP conducted, confirmed that CMC’s former Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid was solely responsible for misreporting admission statistics, and that no one else participated in, encouraged, or had knowledge of the misconduct. The investigation also verified that no individual student’s scores or admission files were altered in the course of the misreporting.

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The report confirmed that the corrected SAT statistics the College first reported to outside organizations in late January were accurate. The investigation also found that the former Vice President was solely responsible for misreporting other admission statistics, including ACT, class rank (the percentage of entering students who were in the top 10% of their high school class), and application statistics. The degree of inaccuracy and the circumstances related to the misreporting varied. For example, the inaccurate ACT numbers were sometimes lower than the accurate numbers, but were usually higher. The widest differences in percentages between reported and accurate figures were in the class rank statistics.

The full report, which includes a complete summary of the inaccurate and corrected admission statistics, is available on the College’s website.

“We regret and are deeply disappointed by this episode,” said Harry McMahon, Chair of the Board of Trustees, in a message to members of the CMC community. “Throughout its history, the College has been defined by its core values of honesty and responsible leadership. While these events do not reflect our values, our response does. Our President and her staff have addressed this matter promptly, thoroughly and with complete integrity. We are confident that the process changes the President has proposed, and we have approved, will deter and prevent such actions from occurring again.”

“These events have been justifiably disappointing to members of our community and to the outside organizations to which we report our institutional statistics,” said President Pamela Gann. “I am very sorry and saddened that these events occurred, and I am committed to ensuring the College’s continuing response exemplifies our core values.”

Based on the report’s findings, the President announced a series of actions that the College is taking, including promptly providing corrected admission statistics to outside organizations who received inaccurate information. In addition, the College is developing documented institutional guidelines –including segregation of duties and independent review procedures — that will regulate the compiling and reporting of all material institutional statistics and will be made available to the public.

The report marks the completion of a process that began in January 2012, when President Gann received information from within the College about potential discrepancies in the SAT statistics for the fall 2011 entering class. Based on this initial information, the President initiated an internal investigation, during which the former Vice President admitted that he had been solely responsible for falsely reporting SAT statistics. The administrator subsequently resigned on January 29. The Board of Trustees engaged O’Melveny & Myers to conduct an external investigation of the College’s admission-related statistics reporting processes.

The scope of the investigation covered SAT and other key admission-related statistics reported to outside organizations, including ACT, class rank, application, acceptance, and enrollment statistics. The investigation looked back to 2004, the year prior to which the former Vice President admitted to falsifying SAT statistics. The external investigation team conducted over 20 interviews, including the President, the former Vice President and other key members of the College’s senior administration. The investigative team also reviewed approximately 100,000 pages of documents and the complete admission files of every student admitted in the fall 2011 class.

The investigative report describes how a lack of internal verification procedures, the Vice President’s “long time and trusted” role as a senior executive, and his own efforts at concealment allowed him to avoid detection for a number of years. The investigation found no information indicating that anyone in the College’s leadership directed or encouraged the misreporting, or that anyone was aware of this activity or knew that erroneous admission-related statistics had been reported by the College.

“Claremont McKenna College remains an outstanding institution that is distinguished by its unique mission and the excellence of its students, faculty, alumni, and staff,” said Board Chair McMahon. “We have learned a great deal from this unfortunate matter and will become ever stronger as a result.”

Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college with a curricular emphasis on economics, government, and public affairs.  Established in 1946, CMC is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven independent institutions in Claremont, California.

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From the entire Forum staff, best of luck with your plans for next year!

AN21, the younger brother of Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia, will DJ at CMC’s White Party this year on Saturday, March 31.

More information about AN21 can be found on his website.

Tickets for the White Party  are $15, a $5 increase from last year, and go on sale this Saturday at noon.

While ticket sales were supposed to begin tonight, technical difficulties with Google Checkout pushed the sales date back. Tickets can be purchased online starting Saturday via Google Checkout.

There is no limit to how many tickets a student can buy, and Steven Limandibhratha, the current Social Affairs Chair (SAC) mentioned that buying in bulk helps reduce purchasing cost. “Google Checkout charges a small transaction fee, so having one person buy multiple tickets saves us money. The money we save goes to ASCMC and could be used for party funds in the future.”

As for the ticket price increase, Limandibhratha noted: “The growing popularity of electronic dance music as well as the higher quality of the event this year account for the price increase. If we were to bring in Glitch Mob (who performed at the White Party last year) the event would cost twice as much.”

Tickets can be purchased here. 

Tickets for the 2012 White Party will go on sale tonight on The Forum. 

The party is a yearly tradition held in the Scripps Parking Garage.  Last year’s event featured electronic music artist Glitch Mob.

This year’s event will be held next Saturday, March 31st.

Check back here at 8pm for the artist announcement. 

So without further ado, here are the speakers who will be competing in this year’s Forum Idea Night:

• Technological Future: When Humans Become God, Sean McQueen
  Humankind is on a path of explosive technological growth that will
  take us to some point in the future in which we become omnipotent,
  omnipresent and omniscient. At this future point, we’ll merge into one
  being who is the complete master of the universe: together, we’re
  going to become God. Both serious and comical, this talk will feature
  a careful explanation of the technological God theory including 1) an
  outline of the path towards this point, 2) examples of emerging
  technologies taking us down the path, and 3) a lot of philosophy about
  the choices we will face as a species.

• A New Era for CMS Athletics, Jen Ringoen
  Being a CMS sports fan is complicated: are we cheering for the Stags?
  The Athenas? The Stagthenas?  The whole idea of a mascot is to create
  a sense of unity and team spirit, and multiple emblems isn’t helping
  things. Besides that, the cartoonish depictions of our “beloved”
  mascots are more cause for embarrassment than pride. That’s why it’s
  time for an all-new CMS mascot. The change would reap psychological,
  economic, and cultural benefits to all, including a new market for
  “vintage apparel,” the building of a new athletic complex that would
  facilitate the transition, and the question of sexism finally being
  put to rest.  With all these benefits, it is easy to see that it’s
  time to say farewell to the “Stagthenas” for good.

• Why Eating Bugs Can Save the World: The Case for Entomophagy, Max Zipperman
  Currently, livestock production accounts for 70% of land allocated to
  agriculture. As meat consumption in developing nations rises, quickly
  matching that of developed countries, we will be forced to allocate
  more land to livestock production, further decreasing that amount that
  might be designated for crops, and resulting in rampant deforestation.
  The impending meat crisis will necessitate establishing alternative
  protein sources, as world meat consumption has increased three fold in
  the past 40 years, and is expected to double from its current rates by
  2050. Max, CMC’s resident entomophagist, will argue how eating insects
  will save the world and how insects are more nutritious than
  comparable “conventional” meats like pork, beef, and
  chicken-containing double the protein and calcium per 100g of food,
  while still containing comparable calorie counts.

• Fly Me to the Moon (and beyond), Nadeem Farooqi
  Nadeem will argue that the United States should establish a
  cooperative space venture program with any and all countries willing
  and able to assist in exploring, developing, and colonizing deep
  space. Advances in technology have made space colonization not only
  possible, but inevitable – it is only a question of when humanity
  begins its ascent. He will present 2 main ideas: that space
  colonization is possible (and profitable) and that Space colonization
  is essential for humanity’s survival. According to Nick Bostrom,
  approximately 1 trillion potential human lives are lost per second of
  delayed colonization. Increasing the total carrying capacity of our
  galaxy (and the entire universe) would provide the opportunity for
  prosperity and livelihood for new generations. It would also add to
  technological innovations that can greatly increase life expectancy
  and quality for everyone. Biotechnology, life-support systems, and
  energy sustainability would all be positive by-products of this
  cooperative effort.

• Rolling in the Dough: How to Write a #1 Single in 2012, Dan Evans
  How do some songs reach #1 while others never make it out of
  obscurity?  This presentation will attempt to determine some of the
  factors that allow a single to reach stardom.  He will begin by
  breaking down the Billboard #1 Singles from 2011 and thus far in 2012,
  analyzing them by genre, lyrical content, music theory, and production
  techniques.  Each of these is an ingredient to success, and all that
  is left to be determined is the exact recipe in which to use them to
  create a chart-topping hit.  He will explain some statistical analysis
  of the ingredients of past hit singles, and then will lead the
  audience through the creation of a “hook” for a #1 single… maybe
  someone at CMC can create the next big hit!

By Kelly Beck

Photo Credit: Brad Curry

CMS beat Pomona-Pitzer 60-54 at home on Saturday night to win the SCIAC Tournament Championship.  The Stags (25-2) earned the SCIAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championships with the victory while the Sagehens fell to 16-10.  The teams have faced each other in the championship game four times in the five year history of the tournament and this was the third win for CMS.

As they did in last night’s semifinal, the Stags fell behind by five points early in the game before going on offensive run to take a lead they would not lose.  Neither team shot well in the first half with the Sagehens shooting 35% and the Stags shooting 32%, but CMS was more successful from beyond the arc (four made to one for Pomona-Pitzer) and from the line (3-3 vs. 0-2) and held a 21-17 lead at the break.

CMS’ offense heated up in the second half and the Stags built a 43-27 after a Tyler Gaffaney three with just under 10 minutes remaining in the game and looked to be in control.  Pomona-Pitzer responded with an 14-2 that cut the lead to four and it looked like another Stag-Sagehen game would come down to the wire.  The teams had met twice this season with CMS winning at Pomona-Pitzer by two in January and Pomona-Pitzer winning at CMS by one just five days ago.  A CMS three by Remy Pinson put the Stags up seven with 1:37 remaining, but Pomona-Pitzer hit back-to-back shots to cut the lead to two with 40 seconds left.  The Sagehens chose to start fouling and the Stags, who only shot 62% from the line in SCIAC play, hit five of six to close out the game.

Tyler Gaffaney led the Stags with 16 points on a perfect shooting night (5-5 overall, 3-3 on threes and from the line) and also shared the team lead with six rebounds.  Kevin Sullivan, who scored 10 points off the bench, was the only other Stag in double figures.  CMS’ leading scorers, Chris Blees and Mani Maceira, had off shooting nights and were only 2-16 combined from the field, but Blees had five rebounds and three assists and Maceira had six rebounds.  Pinson had five assists and no turnovers in the game.  Joey Anderson scored all three of his points in the final three minutes and blocked a Sagehen shot with 33 seconds left and CMS up by three.

Pomona-Pitzer did not have any players score in double-figures as Jake Klewer and Po Grant led them with nine points.  Klewer led the Hens with seven rebounds, Evan Zahniser had a team-high three assists and John Weiss a game-high three steals.

CMS advances to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the 11^th time and the third time in the last four years.  They will find out who and where they are playing on Monday.

Pre Game Coverage

By Nathan Falk

It doesn’t get more exciting than this. Tonight, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags and the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens face off for the third time this season, this time to decide who will be the 2012 SCIAC Tournament Champion.

These two programs have a long, fierce rivalry, and this season has been no different. On January 18th, after a back and forth game, sophomore Remy Pinson drove baseline to baseline and ended the game with a buzzer-beating layup, giving the Stags a thrilling victory. On Tuesday night, the Sagehens and their fans come across 6th street for revenge. After another clutch 3 pointer from Remy Pinson that gave the Stags a two point lead with under 10 seconds left, the Pomona freshman Kyle McAndrews threw up a last chance three point attempt at the buzzer that missed. But the referee called a foul on Remy Pinson, sending Kyle McAndrews to the line. The freshman made all three free throws that sealed a Pomona-Pitzer victory.

Now it is the Stags turn for revenge. Round 3 of the “Battle of Sixth Street” starts at 7:30 tonight in Ducey Gymnasium and with the way the last two games have gone, the rivalry between these two programs, and the SCIAC Tournament Championship on the line, the stage is set for tonight’s game to be one of the best sporting events of the year.

The winner of tonight’s match up receives an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Check out the video below for more highlights:

Live Broadcast

Audio and video coverage will begin at 7:00 PM as play starts at 7:30 PM. You can catch all of the live action on this page! Today’s broadcast will be brought to you by Nathan Falk (CMC ’14), and Sean Houseworth (CMC ’13) will Nathan Barnett (PO ’11) producing.

You can watch the broadcast live here:

Note: Forum staff did not edit or revise these statements in any way. They are directly from the candidates in their own words. Their views do not necessarily represent those of the Forum. Statements from each of the candidates are below, listed in the order they were received. Acting in accordance with ASCMC election rules, comments have been disabled for this post.

· President ·

Aditya Pai

I’m Aditya Pai and I’m running for President. I was Freshman Class President, Sophomore Class President, and am currently Vice-President of ASCMC. But I’m running for President because I want to do more.

Last year, I made a promise to be an effective Chair of the Senate – and I kept it. I streamlined our funding and voting processes; I revived Senate committees to work on meal plans, improve Ducey, digitize professor evaluations, and other issues we care about; and I brought senior CMC officials to Senate to listen to our comments and concerns. The result has been a Senate that is not just a source of funding but also a forum for ideas and a platform for action.

As ASCMC Vice-President, I have organized campus leaders to make CMC a better place and we’re now beginning to see the impact of our work. We secured Hub meal-replacements on weekends for CMC students. We extended the hours of Ducey Gym. And perhaps most importantly, we submitted a Proposal for Student Spaces to President Gann and senior staff that has been approved and will be implemented this semester.

Now I’m running for President because I have a vision for what this College could be, and want to use my experience to make that vision a reality.  CMC’s most distinctive quality is that its students lead balanced lives: working hard and playing hard; excelling academically, thriving socially. As ASCMC President, I’ll facilitate that kind of balanced student life. I’ll help you work hard by fighting for more access and better hours in the Reading Room, the classrooms, the library cafe, and the Kravis Kube, Terraces, and Lab. And I’ll help you play hard by preserving our unique social scene while creating new and interesting dry alternatives. Being ASCMC President is an awesome responsibility that demands experience, judgment, and a vision for CMC. If you elect me, I will do my best to fulfill it.

Connor Barclay

Dear fellow CMCers,

Let’s get straight to the point. Why should you elect me to be your ASCMC President?

Simple: I will stand up for you.

Every year you pay $225 to ASCMC. The President’s primary responsibility is to ensure that $225 is spent in the way that maximizes your happiness and to represent you in dealings with the administration, alumni, and trustees. The President is a connector, a resource, and a pace setter, but above all, your #1 advocate.

I have experience being your advocate. In fact, every semester in the last three years I’ve represented you in roles as diverse as Senate’s representative to the Budget Committee, a student representative to the Board of Trustees, and the Junior Class President. I have developed trusting relationships with everyone from CMC administrators to alumni & trustees. These relationships will enable me to be extremely effective in negotiating in your interest. I can be diplomatic when the situation calls for it, but I am not afraid of stepping on a few toes if that is what’s necessary to best represent you.

Come to Snack this Tuesday to here about…

A Stipend? No Thank You. Did you know that ASCMC pays its president $7,000 every year using your money? I think that’s ridiculous too. I will donate that entire stipend right back to ASCMC and permanently reduce it for future years.

Endowment, Anyone?

Think that launching an ASCMC endowment can’t be done? Want to raise more money than all previous donations to ASCMC combined? I’m way ahead of you.

ASCMC 2.0

The 21^st century? Yea, we’re a little late. Sorry for partying.

Yours always,

Connor Barclay

If you have questions or just want to chat, email me at cbarclay13@cmc.edu or call me at 253-732-5795. I would love to hear from you.

· Vice President ·

Miles Bird

CMC,

It would appear that I am running for office uncontested, and therefore I am your de-facto ASCMC Vice President. Let me tell you a bit about myself, and why The Most Interesting Man in the World thinks I am the best person for the job.

My name is Miles Bird, and I am a junior History major at CMC. I like reading, kicking it with my brilliant friends, spur of the moment adventuring, and playing ping-pong. This is my first year back on campus following a yearlong leave of absence from the college after my sophomore year. I took time off school to pursue opportunities and interests that I would not otherwise have been able to do, and spent my time in Mongolia, Japan, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Brazil pursuing an entrepreneurial venture, studying languages, martial arts, and backpacking. It was a great year, but I have been all around the world and there isn’t a place like Claremont anywhere else. I love this place, and it is good to be back.

Having not served as an elected official of ASCMC previously, coupled with my professional experience, I bring an external and business-minded perspective to the table. ASCMC is a great service organization, but it is not a well-run business. Steps have been taken in the right direction this year to turn ASCMC into a more effective platform for student-initiated change at our college, but there is a lot to be done. I plan to use Senate, strong relationships with administrators, and other on-campus resources, most importantly the initiative of fellow students, to achieve this end. I will leverage my flexible role as Vice President to assist my fellow executive board members on their own projects.

Looking forward to a great spring and year ahead.

Miles

Note: Forum staff did not edit or revise these statements in any way. They are directly from the candidates in their own words. Their views do not necessarily represent those of the Forum. Statements from each of the candidates are below, listed in the order they were received. Acting in accordance with ASCMC election rules, comments have been disabled for this post.

· Dormitory Activities Council Chair (DAC) ·

Riley Thomlison

My name is Riley Thomlison and am a Junior running for DAC. Voters should elect me because I am organized and passionate about this position. I feel that with a few changes in the structure and coordination of events on campus, CMCers will realize how much fun we can truly have. Not only have I been involved in planning past dorm events, TNCs, and 2013 parties, but I also know where improvements need to be made. If you want a greater variety of events, more incredible memories to brag about to your friends outside of Camp Claremont, and to look forward to every Thursday night, then make the choice to vote for me. I want to change TNC into Thursday Nights with Class and make you regret for choosing an early Friday schedule. No two events will be the same and I promise that I will raise the standard on the definition of a good time. Get ready CMCers because big changes are on their way and with it comes different event venues, creativity, greater dorm involvement, FOMO (the fear of missing out) and so much more. Be sure to look for my flyers for specific event ideas and spread the word that Riley will cause a revolution.

Alexandra Cooke

As your Dorm Affairs Chair, my goals will be to foster a strong sense of dorm community, plan efficient and quality parties, and maintain CMC’s current traditions while reviving traditions lost over the years. At CMC, it’s easy to fall into a routine.  As DAC, I will mix things up: revamping T.N.C. themes and locations, dorm bonding activities, and off-campus ventures similar to “Screw Your Roommate,” planned by current DAC Clare Riva.  I plan to initiate a year-long, inter-dorm competition, complete with a fabulous prize at the end of the year to first place dorm.  I want to work closely and diligently with the Social Activities Chair (SAC) in order to maximize the quality and efficiency of events.

I have the ASCMC experience needed to fulfill my goals and hit the ground running after Spring Break. As both the Executive Secretary and the Student Life Chair (SLC) on the Board of Directors, I learned how to effectively organize and execute large-scale, school-wide events, such as this month’s Wedding Party, and I will continue to do so as DAC.  Because of this experience, I already have a good working relationship with the Dean of Students and Campus Security; strong communication with both offices is critical in planning uninterrupted events.  It will be my top priority to make sure this next year of fun is smooth and entertaining.

I will always listen to what you, the CMC students, want. Approach me with ideas or concerns. I am eager for your input! Vote Alexandra for experience and excellence.

· Student Activities  Council Chair (SAC) ·

Steven Limandibhratha

CMC is a special place, but I don’t have to tell the student body what they already know. What I want to bring to attention is the changing definition of “special place.” The inescapable cycle of college is that every May seniors graduate and every September a new class of freshmen joins our ranks. With this transition, tradition, tendencies, and perspectives both leave and join CMC’s student body. As members of the community that return the following year, I believe it’s up to us to facilitate new ideas while commemorating those fantastic ones that have passed. Incoming students bring new experiences and ideas while remaining students can attest to their past experiences at the college. My campaign statement is essentially to create a social environment that balances just that; taking the past and combining it with the present to create a future that is based on foresight and hindsight.

A note on the position of Student Activities Chair (SAC): I’ve been helping the current SAC, Will Brown, organize parties for the past year, and with that experience comes the understanding that the position of SAC is too much for one individual. The SAC can make a party happen but can only do so much to make it reflect the desires of the population. Another aim that I would have as SAC would be to involve the students more in the kind of parties thrown.

Finally I wanted to remind the student body of what they already know. CMC gives students the freedom to enjoy themselves. As SAC I’ll do everything to facilitate the social environment on campus. Just remember where you are, who are your friends, and take every opportunity to make more. I haven’t met a person on campus who was not worth knowing.

· Student Life Council Chair (SLC) ·

Mohammad Abdul-Rahim

Do you not feel like drinking but still want to have fun? Well, I’ve got the solution for you! My name is Mohammad “MoE” Abdul-Rahim and I’m running for the Student Life Chair position on ASCMC.

As SLC there are a couple of things I wish to do:

• Encourage participation from both the wet and dry communities
• Improve the promotion of dry events
• Get everyone on campus involved in dry events by creating a committee composed of people who enjoy dry events and by sending out monthly surveys regarding which events to hold
• Develop a more transparent method of budget communication between SLC and the student body
• Maintain and improve upon SLC’s cherished traditions, which include: Hub Quiz, Mr. Stag, pumpkin carving, screenings of your favorite TV series and sports games, and others
• Possible new events: Camping on Green Beach, Mini Sport Tournaments, Afternoon Recess Games, Barbecues, Smoothie Nights, Campus Wide Easter Egg Hunts, Capture the Flag with a twist (water balloons!), and much more!

This is just a preview of what I hope to do. If you want to learn more about my plans or have any suggestions, e-mail me at mrahim15@cmc.edu

On a final note, there is one thing you should always remember. You can expect mo’ from MoE because MoEbody does it better!

Stephanie Haft

As ASCMC’s new SLC, I would keep the important foundational traditions of the position while also building a new framework. With the advent of College Programming Board, many of the current dry events previously planned by SLC have been reassigned, allowing more time and resources for other ventures. When I think of “student life,” I also think of campus life and student wellness. My ideas for working on campus improvements and promoting student well-being include the following:

• free massages during stressful exam weeks/relaxation yoga
• working with Campus Life Committee (to secure coffee machines for dorm lounges, etc.)
• utilizing CMC talent to plan shows/ an “idea night” specifically for campus improvement plans
• using SLC funds for transportation to off-campus events
• paint balloon fight, “Biggest Loser” competition, petting zoo, field day, Sunday night studybreak, more!

As current Executive Secretary on the ASCMC Executive Board, I am aware of the responsibilities and hard work required of officers. My experience on the Executive Board has taught me how to successfully execute events and coordinate with the administration. I also sit on the Budgeting Committee for ASCMC, which has lent me not only personal budgeting skills, but also a valuable understanding of how funding for ASCMC events works.

I encourage you to come to next Tuesday’s snack where I will discuss my ideas in more detail; or, simply join the students at Wednesday tea offering their souls to me for chocolate-covered strawberries; prank phone call me at the front desk of Kravis Leadership Institute; or stop by my humble abode in Claremont Hall B310. I would love to explain my ideas further and address any questions or concerns.

I have experience, I have fresh ideas, and I have passion. Now, all I need is your vote.

Note: Forum staff did not edit or revise these statements in any way. They are directly from the candidates in their own words. Their views do not necessarily represent those of the Forum. Statements from each of the candidates are below, listed in the order they were received. Acting in accordance with ASCMC election rules, comments have been disabled for this post.

· Class of 2013 President ·

Jessica Dang

Senior year. What do you think of when you hear the words senior year? Well, for the loving class of 2013, I envision an awesome year filled with exciting senior trips that will include but also go beyond just the traditional Vegas and San Diego trips.

Here are three simple reasons why you should vote for me:

1. I’m all about making our last year the BEST YEAR EVER. I want to share my passion and bring us all closer together by arranging mind-blowing senior trips, providing yummy treats during finals week, and creating fun events.
2. I had the special opportunity to experience an alumni class reunion last year that involved top-notch activities. Currently, I have the privilege of serving on the Alumni Weekend Host Committee and gaining hands-on experience with the planning process. Best believe our class reunions will be nothing but the best.
3. I love CMC, as shown by my involvement with the Board of Trustees, KLI, The Forum, and a varsity sport. I want to be that liaison between CMC and the class of 2013, even years after graduation. Through my demonstrated ability to host numerous events as President of the Student-Alumni Relations Council, I promise I will not let you down, especially 10 to 50 years from now when we show off all the-moves-like-Jagger at our class reunions.

So, to wrap it all up: Go big or go home! I say we start and end our senior year with a BANG! Help me help you create ever-lasting memories before, during and after graduation. You’ll even have countless pictures to remember them by! I believe in you, in us, and our future for the best years of our lives. I make it possible; you make it happen. Vote for Dang for a DANNNNG good year!

Clare Riva

Hey 2013!  My name is Clare Riva and I’m running to be our class president.  But why vote for me?  Let me break it down for you:

Experience. I have been on ASCMC’s Executive Board for two years, first as secretary and this past year as Dorm Activities Chair (DAC).  I know how to plan events, from small class events to large, off-campus events like SYR.  This experience will be essential in planning great class events, from class dinners to Vegas trips to 100 Days.  Also, through ASCMC, my work as Ath Fellow, and my time as a Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, I have built important relationships with Alumni Relations, college administrators, and trustees.  I will use these connections to make our graduation and alumni experiences the best they can possibly be.

Tradition.  It has been my goal this year to bring back dorm traditions, and I succeeded in resurrecting dorm intramural teams and SYR.  I want to do the same for the senior class, from an evening cruise for our class to a big event at the Mt. Baldy lodge. I also hold current traditions very close to my heart, and will fight to make sure things like the Thesis Parties continue.

Passion.  What it boils down to is I love CMC, and I love our class!  I have the motivation, the dedication, and the spirit that it takes to keep our class united here and once we leave CMC.  You will always be able to count on me for unity and fun, next year and beyond. Most of all, I want to make sure that we will always have CMC.

2013, Vote for Spirit and Experience.  Vote Clare Riva for Class President!

· Class of 2014 President ·

Maddie Hall

Fellow Stagthenas,

Four score and seven TNCs ago, our admissions office brought forth in this college, a new class, conceived in Claremont, and dedicated to the proposition that all members of the class of 2014 shall be incredibly badass.

Now we are engaged in a great decision, testing whether that class, or any class so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great quad of that decision…

Okay okay… So I’m not trying to be the next Lincoln, but as class president I will do all I can to keep our class united and strong. Granted no battles are being fought over which dorm gets to hold the next TNC, but our class could be a lot more cohesive if we bond together and step up as leaders. From subsidizing transport to Sushi Cruise, to hosting a class sailing trip, spa day, or rap battle, as president, I will work hard to host a wide range of events. I want to showcase our unique talents, so we can get to know each other on a more personal level.

Additionally, I want everyone’s input about what these events should be. I’m not about to plan a visit to Justin Timberlake’s house because I am probably the only one obsessed enough to find it. I will use metrics (with the assistance of some econ majors) to gauge your level of interest and to evaluate your experience at past events.

I care about class unity enough to get shot in the head for it (by a zombie nerf gun of course)! Hit me up if you want to discuss my ideas, share ideas of your own, or get a ride to target.

Vote for Maddie!!

Maddie Hall

Mhall14@cmc.edu

206-419-1893

Merriel Foster

There is no question that the Class of 2014 is the most intelligent, attractive, talented, and well-rounded group of individuals that has walked the quads of the North, Mid and South.  As a representative of our class, I would make it my priority to listen, communicate and follow through with your ideas and inputs to take advantage of every moment we have at CMC.  With so many of us abroad both semesters next year, it is vital to focus on maintaining the unity of our class on campus.  I hope for each of us to strive to identify as a member of the junior class, rather than a member of a quad.  We are the Class of 2014, and we should be proud.

If elected, my top priorities would be to:

• Plan big events at the beginning of each semester.  It happens too often that we opt to spend the day at Poppa or Ryal and miss out on jumping in a bouncy castle on Green Beach or taking a trip up to Baldy because once the school work starts up, it is near impossible to find a time for a break that we all can enjoy.  Also, with many abroad programs starting a few weeks after the beginning of the semester, there is the opportunity for classmates that will be gone for the semester to come back and spend more time with friends before they fly overseas.
• Feed you.  A lot.
• Coordinate an amazing Monte Carlo.  It is the responsibility of the Junior Class to throw one of the most memorable parties of the year, and I would be sure to keep up the tradition.
• Communicate.  I cannot stress how vital this is for our class to get the most out of next year.  Survey Monkey is great, but I will make a point of talking one on one to members our class and not just bringing your suggestions to the table, but making them happen.

I am dedicated, hard working, creative, and ready to represent you as Junior Class President!

Vote Very Well, Vote Merriel

· Class of 2015 President ·

Isabel Lane

One event a week– that’s my promise. The rest is up to you. Whether you want a hiking trip to Baldy, Friday night snack, or more Class of 2015 parties, you just have to let me know. It’ll be a lot easier for you to do that this year, too; if elected, I’ll hold weekly forums for you to come and talk to me about your ideas (think Mao-pow-wow). Also, there will be a voting system for the events we put on– I’ll give you at least two choices at the beginning of the week and each of you will have the opportunity to vote on which one you’d like to see happen.

As your sitting Vice-President, I’ve had the entire year to learn how to make these kinds of events happen and how to make them well-attended. In terms of ideas, I’ve already been talking to people about what they’d like to see in the upcoming year. Here are just some of the ideas I’ve heard:

A night Capture-The-Flag game

Class swag (sweatpants for the colder months, perhaps)

Having more service opportunities

Making intramural sports more popular

I’m not just your event planner, though: as your president, I’d also be a member of ASCMC’s executive board. If you have any concerns or issues you’d like addressed, the weekly forums would be a great place to come and voice them to me. If you tell me to, I’d advocate for issues like reconsidering the TNC guest pass policy.

Above all, I’m committed to you. If you elect me, you’re putting yourselves in charge. I’ll go the extra mile to make your ideas happen.

If you want to hear more, please come talk to me or come to the speeches at Snack on Tuesday. I’d love to hear from you!

Demetrius Lalanne

“Hey 2015! I’m Demetrius Lalanne, your current class president! I am running for re-election because I loved throwing events and representing you guys at ASCMC meetings. This semester I learned a lot about the position of Frez and how much time and energy goes into it. Whether it was asking Jim Nauls to help fund the Freshman-only Ath teas, or attempting to organize hundreds of super sneaky deaths in assassins, it took about half the semester to really get settled into my position. The position of president is much more than just throwing parties however, although throwing a nice party is essential; class presidents represent the class to alumni and to the administration; presidents have to work well with multiple different bodies on campus and be able to juggle different ideas and commitments at once. I have learned to embody this mentality and build off of it. By re-electing me you’d be surpassing that awkward settling stage. I’d like to hit the ground running, with more events, more collaboration between classes, and more discussions. I am currently planning a huge event sponsored by our class for Mckenna Weekend, and have planned re-occuring Friday Frosh Fests including fun, food and games for your enjoyment. The most important part is that I did not do this alone. I managed a team of 9 other freshman who helped me come up with ideas and execute our parties. I know that if I were elected again and wanted to do even bigger things I would need more help. For those of you who want to help throw parties, or get the class involved in community service, or find non-alcoholic ways for the class to have fun you will have your chance with me as your president. The bottom line is that I love ASCMC and I love my class, and I would love to help you guys have an awesome sophomore year!”

Charlie Montgomery

My name is Charlie Montgomery and I am running for sophomore class president. So why should you vote for me? As President, I would make participation my top priority in order to make next year as enjoyable as possible. I have a vision, unfulfilled by our current President, of the participation needed to realize the potential spirit and unity of our class. Here is my roadmap to getting us there.

1. Spirit-I love the environment of the Pomona-Pitzer games and I want to experience that atmosphere on a far more regular basis. We are all busy with our studies and it is difficult to find a game to go to. I would create a “game of the week.” This would be set up on a rotating schedule so that each team could experience the full force of stag pride.
2. Events- Expect plenty of fun pre-party celebrations, class barbeques, pool parties and other events you will actually want to attend. The events this year have been hit or miss and attendance has been lackluster. If elected I would use SurveyMonkey to involve all of you more in choosing what our class funds go towards.
3. Council- I think FroCo was a good idea that was inadequately implemented. I will restructure it so that all of us would be welcome to participate in the weekly meetings. This group would be led by an elected cabinet in order to ensure responsibility while still being open to ideas, comments and concerns from all of you.
4. I also plan on donating my stipend of $500 back to the class in order to help put on more and better events for all of you.

Thank you and remember that a vote for me is a vote for you,

Charlie

By Kelly Beck

Top-seeded CMS beat #4-seed Redlands 67-65 in the SCIAC Tournament Semifinal on Friday night.  The Stags improved to 24-2 and will host #2-seed Pomona-Pitzer (16-9) Saturday night at 7:30 while Redlands finished the season at 13-13.

CMS fell behind 5-0 early in the game, but responded with a 11-0 run in the middle of the first half to take a 10-point lead they would never relinquish.  Redlands, however, was able to keep the game in reach and cut the halftime lead to 35-30.  Both teams shot 6-11 from beyond the arc in the first half.

The Stags built their lead up to 11 in the second half.  The Bulldogs shot 14-22 (63.6%) and were able to slowly chip away at the lead as the Stags lost their three-point touch missing all five in the second half.  Back to back shots by Bulldog senior Mychal Estrada cut the CMS lead to two points with less than two minutes remaining.  Free throws proved to be the difference in the game as CMS outscored the Bulldogs 12-7 at the line in the half.  A Tyler Gaffaney free throw gave CMS a three-point lead with 21 seconds remaining.  Redlands cut the lead to one on a putback of a three-point miss and fouled Gaffaney on the inbounds play with 0.6 seconds remaining.  He made the first and intentionally missed the second to run out the clock and give the Stags the win.

Mani Maceira led the Stags with 17 points.  Chris Blees had a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.  Joseph Anderson had a strong overall game for the Stags with 10 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists.  Tristan Kirk and Mychal Estrada both had 13 points for the Bulldogs.  Brian Kuklok added 10 points.

CMS has now advanced to the SCIAC Tournament Final in all five years of the tournament and has faced Pomona-Pitzer three of the previous four times.  The Stags are 2-2 in the final with both wins coming as a number one seed.

Pre Game Coverage

By Nathan Falk

The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags are the SCIAC champions for the fourth consecutive year. They have had the winningest season in school history, and they’re currently ranked 11th in the country. Tonight, the Stags will try to bounce back from a heart-wrenching loss to Pomona-Pitzer on Tuesday night, only their second loss of the season.

Photo Credit: Brad Curry

The Stags (24-2, 12-2 SCIAC) take on Redlands (13-12, 8-6 SCIAC) in the semifinal match of the conference tournament. The Bulldogs, who lost to the Stags twice during the regular season, beat CMS in the conference tournament final game last year, ending the Stags’ season. This year, they are the #4 seed, after having an up and down year where they lost several very close games.

The winner of tonights match will play either Pomona-Pitzer or Whittier tomorrow night at 7:30 in the conference tournament final game. The winner of that game secures an automatic bid to the NCAA Division 3 national tournament.

Live Broadcast

Audio and video coverage will begin at 7:00 PM as play starts at 7:30 PM. You can catch all of the live action on this page! Today’s broadcast will be brought to you by Nathan Falk (CMC ’14), and Sean Houseworth (CMC ’13) will Nathan Barnett (PO ’11) producing.

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