Opinion

Rankings, Ethics, and Transparency

Rankings, Ethics, and Transparency

Claremont McKenna College is a “Top 10″ liberal arts school. It is on the front page of the Education section of the New York Times. Publications like...

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Why I’m Still Proud of My College

Why I’m Still Proud of My College

Somewhere between my Collins breakfast and my Economics seminar, everything fell apart. In mere hours, Claremont McKenna College was launched onto the national stage–...

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Number 9: Is This All That Matters?

Number 9: Is This All That Matters?

No one was happy to read President Gann’s email on Monday morning. Nor were they thrilled with the articles in the LA Times and the New York Times on Monday...

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Why We Should Combine SLC and CPB

Why We Should Combine SLC and CPB

Comparing the Social Life Chair (SLC) and the College Programming Board (CPB) is like comparing apples and oranges. That is, if the apple in question is also a perfect...

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Should CMC Start Embracing the Arts?

Should CMC Start Embracing the Arts?

New sounds echo throughout the lounge in Stark Hall. Melodies – lovely and not-so-lovely – from residents and passersby fill the hall. Stark, known as “the...

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#StopSOPA: a Reflection

#StopSOPA: a Reflection

The Internet got mad last Wednesday. You may have noticed that on January 18, Wikipedia and Reddit went dark and Google displayed a black rectangle over its normally...

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Winter Break Story House Blues

Winter Break Story House Blues

The start of each school year: possibly a bigger fiasco than any TNC of the year. The elevators are clogged with refrigerators and microwaves. Storage units and...

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It’s Time to Stop Learning Facts

It’s Time to Stop Learning Facts

Cell phones have changed the college experience. Students today plan parties differently, take photos differently and cheat on exams differently than their parents...

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Saturday Sports! K-Ranks: Top 25 and Bowl Picks

Saturday Sports! K-Ranks: Top 25 and Bowl Picks

This loss to Iowa State, combined with a 34-point beatdown of rival Oklahoma, make it difficult to determine just how good Oklahoma State is. It was a dark and stormy...

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STAG SWAG: The Forum’s Holiday Gadget Guide

STAG SWAG: The Forum’s Holiday Gadget Guide

So here’s the situation: you’ve been skipping class occasionally regularly to play Skyrim over the last month and your trusty Xbox 360 is feeling a little worn...

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