The Ides of March: A Movie Made for CMC Gov Majors

The Ides of March: A Movie Made for CMC Gov Majors

It is not often that the staple CMC interest in government coincides with my own admitted passion for the silver screen.  But, fortunately for my Forum content...

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Woody Allen Guides Us to the City of Light

Woody Allen Guides Us to the City of Light

It’s the middle of July, and plenty of movies have already satisfied my summer cravings for that big-budget blockbuster. X-Men: First Class gave us a better (and...

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True Grit, the Oscars, and the New Western

True Grit, the Oscars, and the New Western

With The Oscars coming up on February 27th, it’s time to start to lining up our picks for the best film of the past year. Since last year, the Best Picture...

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Making the DREAM Act a Reality

Making the DREAM Act a Reality

For many of us at CMC, the American Dream has become less of a dream and more of an expected reality. We go to college, we get a job, and we reap the benefits. For...

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The Real Social Network

The Real Social Network

With his newest film, The Social Network, David Fincher presents us with more than a tale about the creation of Facebook. The man behind Fight Club and Seven gives...

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Discover Baldy: Our Gateway to Nature

Discover Baldy: Our Gateway to Nature

We come to Claremont with the usual Southern Californian dreams: Los Angeles, beaches, Hollywood, a wide array of professional sports teams…the list is endless....

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The 29th Annual Claremont Folk Festival

The 29th Annual Claremont Folk Festival

For almost 30 years, the Folk Music Center in Claremont has hosted a one-day folk festival in town. It’s a great opportunity to experience something local...

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Catching the Wave: A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing at the 5Cs

Catching the Wave: A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing at the 5Cs

As a recent transfer student who grew up in a landlocked state, I really wanted to learn how to surf. In the last semester, with wetsuit on and board in hand, I’ve...

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Meat Me At Mudd: Traveling to Food Across the Claremont Colleges

Meat Me At Mudd: Traveling to Food Across the Claremont Colleges

As college students, we all have busy schedules. It only makes sense that we maximize our free time by minimizing the time we spend walking to and from dining halls....

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My Top Three Werewolf Alternatives to The Wolfman

My Top Three Werewolf Alternatives to The Wolfman

By now, you’ve probably heard how terrible The Wolfman is. Bad plot, bad directing, too many computer generated graphics, the whole nine-yards.

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