Claremont Independent

The Claremont Independent has started a new streak: for the second straight year, a former editor has won the prestigious Eric Breindel Award for Excellence in Journalism. On July 15, Elise Viebeck, CMC '10, was presented the award, following in the footsteps of John Wilson, CMC '07, who won the award one year ago.… Post the First Comment

When independent filmmaker Peter Musurlian produced a YouTube video critical of a CGU lecture of Turkish Diplomat R. Hakan Tekin, the last thing he expected was a call from Paul Silvio Berra, a high-priced Santa-Monica-based attorney retained by CGU telling him to take it down.… 3 Comments

Many will remember the highlights of the past year at Claremont McKenna College, with record donations from alumni, celebrity speakers, and an ambitious fundraising campaign coming to mind. But for some, their most vivid memory will be of a trip to the local hospital after drinking excessively.… Post the First Comment

With the cost of tuition rising faster than inflation or real income, you'd think college students would be more concerned about getting their minds filled, rather than emptying the kegs; but, tragically, some think it better to get a little retarded from time to time.… Post the First Comment