Claremont Independent

President Pamela Gann has recently called for some cuts to keep CMC in the black. President ought to be applauded for tackling this issue. We hope that the days of $3200 dollar solar-powered trash collectors and $2000-5000 up front fees for LEED certification are behind us. In palmier times, these expenditures were frivolous. During recessions, they are downright irresponsible. Nevertheless, we applaud President Gann for committing to financial responsibility, however belatedly that commitment may be. … 14 Comments

The new Athenaeum policy allowing just one head table visit per Fortnightly leaves much to be desired. Although Ath staff member David Edwards says "This new rule will allow more students to dine with our speakers," we predict that just the opposite will happen. It seems far more likely that the head table will have fewer attendees. Reserved for students with a particular interest in the speaker, the head table allows students the opportunity to break bread with some of the world's best thinkers and is one of Claremont McKenna's most valued institutions. What a shame then, that the Ath has instituted a policy of quotas. A wiser policy would allow students to register for one head table each day and would keep the "head table hogs" at bay.… 1 Comment