Volume XXXII Issue 0 August 25 2023

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"You Are Here": A 5C Map and Guide

ings have a much more brutal version of the “sad beige aesthetic”, with the harsh lines of their gray and beige concrete buildings. The boundary between Mudd and Pitzer might be less obvious, but you’ll know when you’re on Pitzer’s campus by the abundance of desert flora and signs that avoid using the word “garden” to describe what they call a multi-species common.

CMC is fairly distinct — the modern-looking campus is scattered with odd avant-garde sculptures and the Cube (otherwise known as the Living Room) is one of the more iconic landmarks at the 5Cs. My personal favorite are the three red brick “Lego building” dorms on the south part of campus. Pomona has that neoclassical architecture, and many of the dorms look similar to Scripps’s dorms.

By Isabel Suh '24 Head Design Editor

Welcome to the Claremont Colleges! The 5Cs are unique since there are five different campuses to explore and hopefully memorize, instead of just one. For the first few months, as any normal first-timer at a new school, I was often confused when I explored the campuses. Aside from constantly looking at the map on my phone, I learned some tips and tricks to help me orient myself wherever I am at the 5Cs.

If you know where north is and what campus you’re on, you can ascertain the general direction of all the other schools and hopefully your next destination from that. If you see mountains on the horizon, you’re facing north. Harvey Mudd is the northernmost school, then Scripps, Claremont McKenna, and Pomona to the south, with Pitzer to the east of Mudd and Scripps.

As I’m sure you’ve already noticed, the Claremont Colleges are unique in that each campus has its own style of architecture. With a few exceptions, what the buildings

look like are a dead giveaway as to which campus you’re on. Scripps, touted as one of the most beautiful campuses (as someone who applied to Scripps in part because of how pretty it is, I am definitely not biased), is influenced by Spanish Colonial architecture with the terracotta roofs and white walls with an abundance of greenery and fruit trees around campus.

Across Platt Boulevard, you’ll come across Mudd. Known for the “warts” (square knobs affixed on many of their buildings) spread throughout campus, Mudd’s build -

While the campuses are pretty consistent in their aesthetics, there are some exceptions. Pomona’s Sontag and Dialynas dorms (my friends and I have nicknamed that area as Dontag) don’t fit in with the rest of the campus since they were built by CMC and then sold to Pomona. Steele Hall and Kimberly/ Wilbur Hall have a similar story; they were built by Mudd and then later sold to Scripps, though Kimbo/Wilbur was originally a dorm for the first female Mudd students. One other confusing thing is the fact that there are multiple buildings at the 5Cs with the same name. There are multiple Sontags (one dorm at Mudd, one at Pomona, the Greek Theatre), multiple Keck buildings (one lab at Mudd, the portable labs, and the main science center), multiple Seavers (all of the science labs, the Seaver Theatre, and an administration building), multiple Mudds (Harvey Mudd, Mudd-Blaisdell, the Hive/Seeley Mudd building, the library, East Hall at Mudd) and many Clarks (three Pomona dorms and one Scripps dorm).

With five campuses (seven if you include KGI and CGU), there is so much to explore! My last piece of advice is to befriend people from each school (to mooch off of their swipe access to many buildings), eat at each of the dining halls and cafes, and to just go on walks and enjoy Claremont.

Flex vs. Claremont Cash: Where and How Can I Use It?

By Ellen Hu '24 Editor-in-Chief

The next time a barista at The Motley asks you whether you’ll be using flex or Claremont Cash to pay for your drink, you won’t have to look at them with a blank stare. The Claremont Colleges have two forms of currency associated with a student’s individual student ID. While both can be used at the majority of locations on campus, there are several differences that are important to be aware of.

Flex, or flex dollars, can be used solely at restaurants, cafes, food shops, and coffee shops around the 5C campuses. Once you enter a 5C non-college-specific area, however,

this can become confusing. The Claremont Colleges Library offers a cafe on the first floor where flex can be used; however, this form of currency is not accepted at The Huntley Bookstore which is located across the way.

Flex is usually used to purchase food in addition to your dining hall swipes, but you do have the option of using flex to pay for a dining hall meal if you run out of swipes. This option can be useful if you are bringing a guest into the dining hall.

The amount of flex dollars you are provided at the beginning of the semester is associated with the meal plan that you purchase. If you switch your meal plan during the semester, your flex balance will change ac-

cordingly.

While it may seem appealing to save up your flex, you should be sure to use it before you leave campus for winter break. Flex does not roll over into the next semester — if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!

On the other hand, Claremont Cash is not specifically associated with food and can be used anywhere flex is used, including The Huntley Bookstore, Student Health Services, and The Claremont Colleges Library. Laundry machines in all Scripps dorms only take Claremont Cash, so you will have to add to your balance.

Funds can be loaded onto your card either through an online portal or through the Connections office located in The Claremont Colleges

Library. It is important to note that a convenience fee is applied each time you reload your balance online, but not at the Connections office.

Claremont Cash is unique in that several off-campus vendors in The Claremont Village will accept it as payment. Hendrick’s Pharmacy, Bert & Rocky’s, Pizza n’ Such, 42nd Street Bagel, Some Crust Bakery, 21 Choices, and Dominoes are just a few locations where it can be used.

Flex and Claremont Cash balances are available to view on The Claremont Colleges Transact website. Issues and questions about either can be answered at the Connections office which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Isabel Suh ‘24 • The Scripps Voice

Crying in the Club? Top-Rated Places to Cry on

By Juliette Des Rosiers ’26 Copy Editor

Whetherover a bad grade, a bad date, or plain old homesickness, I hate to break it to you, but crying in college is inevitable. Odds are you’ve already cried by the time you are reading this captivating issue of The Scripps Voice. Maybe you’re even crying right now…

To prepare you for your moments of tearful despair, the following is a carefully curated list of Campus Crying Locations™ so you will never be left searching for the perfect place to endure your (hopefully short-lived) misery.

Most Cinematic

The Scripps campus is known for its aesthetics, with the lush browsing rooms and excessive use of Greek columns. Therefore, there are many spots on campus where crying makes me feel less like a snotty toddler and more like Keira Knightley in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. First, the Margaret Fowler Garden provides a certain tranquility and is often empty. My favorite time of day is sunset, when you can watch the light reflect off the fountain and paint the trees golden. Suddenly, you are not a homesick college student, but Cleopatra languishing the death of Mark Antony in ancient Alexandria.

Unfortunately, the Margaret Fowler Garden is temporarily closed for renovations. Thank goodness Scripps is brimming with scenic alternatives. A more traveled but equally cinematic crying spot is the Browning Hall tower. The twisting route up to the tower is enough to bring tears to my eyes, but the dusty tower provides perfectly sized windows for a Rapunzelesque cry overlooking the Scripps campus. Lament your decision to take the singular Race & Ethnic Studies class at Claremont McKenna and enjoy a good cry underneath the lesbian albatross painting.

Most Private Stairs: architecture’s most treasured feature. An emotional Scripps student’s promised land. Though most stairs are in near constant use, there are some hidden, undervalued characters. Any outdoor stairs going to a dorm basement will likely be free of foot traffic, but the indoor alternative in Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Hall is ideal for a quiet cry. My favorite, however, are those across from Kimberly-Wilbur Hall, in the ‘alley’ between Margaret Fowler and the Humanities Building. Steep, secluded, and accompanied by a deafening air vent that will drown out your cries of emotional anguish, these stairs are almost definitely the most private part of campus. However, plan your

cries accordingly because I plan to occupy this space every other Tuesday night after my back-to-back Biology and Organic Chemistry labs. Interrupting my crying time is not a sight you wish to witness, believe me.

For the Nighttime Scaries

The only benefit to Denison Library closing as early as it does (9 p.m. on a school night!?) is that the entrances to the library are a perfect, sequestered nighttime meltdown location. Sitting between the columns for a dramatic, medieval moment or simply lying on the cobblestone courtyard floor is well-reviewed. Regardless, the entrances flanking Denison guarantee a spot of solitude for deep thoughts of despair.

24-Hour Access

The Scripps gender-neutral bathrooms are, if anything, dependable. They will be there for you during both your gastrointestinal and emotional troubles. In every dorm on campus, the privacy of a single stall allows you to have the slide-down-the-door sob that is essential to every college experience. Whether it be 4 a.m. or 4 p.m., the gender-neutral bathrooms are available for everyone’s crying needs.

Open Air Despair

If you are someone whose emotions already make you feel claus-

trophobic and would rather be unconstrained byphysical buildings, there are a few places on campus to take advantage of fresh air during an emotional moment. Since dorm courtyards can feel a bit like a fish bowl due to the windows of surrounding rooms, I would instead recommend using the Alumni Field. Whether you are lying on the field or sitting on the concrete bleachers off to the side, both locales will give you a comforting view of the outdoor classroom tents and the starless, light-polluted Southern Californian sky. Perfect for a nightly refuge, I wouldn’t recommend this location in the middle of a hot September day. Best experienced in a storm in your best dress.

Best Sunday Morning Spot

Though I am totally not speaking from personal experience (ahem), the best weekend morning spot to hide and cry would be the Humanities Building. Although all the bathrooms and classrooms will be locked, a corner of a stair is all you need for a quality sob. Guaranteed not to be disturbed, this is the best place to go when overwhelmed by the avocado toast line at Malott brunch or a particularly visceral realization that you are a college student (aka proxy adult) now.

Tiernan Tips: How to Turn a [Field]house Into A Home

By Belen Yudess ’25 Social Media Manager

TheSallie Tiernan Field House is home to the Scripps gym, a vibrant wellness room, several dance studios, and the most beautiful spot at the 5Cs (in my extremely biased opinion) — the Scripps pool. Located at the very end of campus behind Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler and Kimberly Hall and next to the sand volleyball courts, Tiernan offers an array of amenities and programs that will knock your socks on and get you moving on over to the Field House!

Tiernan offers a variety of workout classes such as Zumba, HIIT, and yoga. Their events aim to focus on students’ physical and mental wellbeing. Some of their programming includes Destress Thursdays, which consists of different types of weekly activities to help unwind at the end of the week. The fieldhouse also offers Condom Canary, a program which allows students to receive free condoms, tampons, etc.

Upon entering the building and being greeted by one of the fabulous front desk staff, there are several resources that are immediately available. This includes Tiernan’s Green Bike program which allows students to check out a day bike, u-lock, and a stylish helmet free of charge. Available bikes are located across the bike rack directly in front of Tiernan, and are labeled by a u-lock number

to inform staff which lock key to check out. You have 24 hours to turn in your bike upon the original check out time, and if you forget, Tiernan will call you to remind you to bring back your key.

Moving on up to the second floor, there are three rooms divided by the type of workout that can be achieved based on the provided equipment. To the left of the stairs, there is one filled exclusively with machines that work on cardio including several treadmills, a stairmaster, and some ellipticals. The collection continues to the indoor balcony that has different types of stationary bikes.

The first room to the right of the stairs hosts a majority of the machinery used for lifting, as well as a rack complete with various weighted barbells ranging from the traditional 45 pound to 25 pounds. If you are new to using a rack or want to modify your weight training, there are a surplus of machines such as the leg press, curl station, and row machine. If you are ever in need of a quick tip or two about lifting, you can also stop by the office of Tiernan’s Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Mayra Mendoza, who is an experienced lifter and delightful person!

The final room on the third floor is a hodgepodge of lifting equipment including free weights or dumbbells, metal and rubber barbells with set amounts of weights, as well as more treadmills and other tools such

as bocce balls to help you have the workout of your dreams.

There is plenty to do within Tiernan’s halls, but what completes the Field House’s aesthetic revelry is its outdoor set up. The second floor balcony has stationary bikes, a punching bag, and is a refreshing place to set up a yoga mat and enjoy a view of the Claremont McKenna’s towers and, of course, the legendary Scripps pool.

The Scripps saltwater pool is not only the most popular place to visit on a nice, sunny, 100-degree Claremont afternoon, but can also be frequented during the chilly fall evenings since the pool is heated on colder days. There are several lanes for lap swimming, but also a widespread shallow lane that is ideal for floating or hanging out with friends. Tiernan also provides goggles at the front desk while kickboards, buoys, and floating lounge pads are available by the pool. If you are interested in swimming but are not sure where to start on a pool workout, both 5C Swim Club (@5cclubswim) and Scripps’ Casual Swim Club (@casualswimclub) host practices at Tiernan where they usually blast Taylor Swift or 2010 throwback music.

Although Tiernan has an impressive physical set up, what makes it so special is the safe and empowering environment. Similar to the Motley, you are bound to run into someone you know and whether you have

been exercising for years or it’s the first time you’re breaking in those new running shoes, everyone at Tiernan, including the staff, are willing to lend a hand and cheer you on as your finish that final .10th of a mile or get in that last rep!

For more information on Tiernan check them out on Instagram @tiernanfieldhouse or stop by and chat with director Deborah Gisvold.

TSV Editorial Staff 2022-2023

Aanji Sin ’24 Editor-in-Chief

Alyssa

Wend ’24

Editor-in-Chief

Ellen Hu ’24

Editor-in-Chief

Isabel Suh ’24

Head Design Editor

Elita Kutateli ’26

Design Editor

Ellen Wang ’25

Copy Editor

Juliette Des Rosier ’26

Copy Editor

Frances Walton ’26

Copy Editor

Belen Yudess ’25

Social Media Manager

Carah Allen ’26 Webmaster

Get that Bread – or Boba, it’s Your Choice!

By Ellen Hu ’24 Editor-in-Chief

Every Thursday at 9:45 p.m., 5C students line the length of Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center while chatting with their friends or anxiously texting their groups to get there soon. All of them eagerly wait for a wagon of bread to arrive.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, The Claremont Colleges have seen the rise and success of two student-run organizations providing food and drinks. Claremont Challah and Milk and Honey both operate out of Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center and are quite popular among the student body.

Claremont Challah is a student-run club through Pomona College that sells individual-sized challah bread every Thursday at 9:45 p.m. and Friday at 9:45 a.m. While the sales begin at 9:45, oftentimes students will begin lining up for the bread as early as 9 p.m.

“People should get in line early if they want a special flavor,” Emma Fukunaga ’24 said. “They sell out and you don’t want to miss it.”

The club consistently sells cheesy garlic, chocolate chip, cinnamon, and chocolate chip cinnamon options, but also offers a flavor of the week that is announced on Instagram each Thursday. Matcha red bean, everything but the bagel, and pesto parm are just a few offerings on their regularly rotated flavor roster.

The bread can be purchased using

flex or Claremont Cash and costs $4 for each piece. According to the club’s Instagram account, Claremont Challah aims to “increase food justice and access to the community.” Proceeds from their sales go towards local charities, food banks, and mutual aid funds, which are decided at the end of each semester.

Claremont Challah is always looking for volunteers — opportunities to bake and sell the challah are available through the club’s Instagram account. Volunteers receive one free challah as compensation for their time.

Oftentimes students waiting in line for challah also visit Milk and Honey to grab a boba fix for the week. Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9:45 p.m., the student-run boba shop operates out of what is usually Cafe 47.

Their menu consists of four different drink categories and offers three types of toppings. In addition to the regular menu items, the organization creates specials that change every week.

In the spring 2023 semester, some of the special flavor offerings included matcha coconut, wintermelon rose, and a chai brown sugar latte. Drink prices range from $4.50 to $5.50 and can be paid for using flex or Claremont Cash.

For more information and to stay up to date on each of these organizations, follow Claremont Challah at @ claremont_challah and Milk and Honey at @milkandhoneyclaremont.

Sustainability, Sponsorship, and Swim, oh my! : A Look Into Scripps CLORGs

By Aanji Sin ’24 Editor-in-Chief

Chances are, when you were accepted to Scripps in the spring, you did what any future-paranoid, self respecting college student would do, and entered an internet deep dive into everything Scripps campus and culture. And chances are, in your search, in addition to your discovery of things like olives and Motleys and SASs, you also unearthed the existence of the most unwieldy sounding acronyms known to man: CLORGs.

CLORGs, short for clubs and organizations, are a major part of Scripps campus life. Subjects of interest range from student government to psychology societies to cheese; there’s a community for everyone, and even if there isn’t, you can start a CLORG of your own! But before September rolls around, beat the traffic at the CLORG Fair and get a look into which clubs are up your alley, or get an idea of which clubs Scripps might be missing.

For those interested in campus sustainability, the Scripps Student Garden (@scrippsstudentgarden) is a popular way students have engaged in renewable efforts while getting their hands a little dirty. The Student

Garden maintains the space in the Browning courtyard that features seasonal fruit trees, planting beds, student murals, and study areas, as well as the herb garden in front of Browning-Dorsey. Members of the Student Garden practice planting, composting, weeding, and host events for the greater campus using resources from the garden.

The Scripps Student Garden attracts a large portion of the student body, vested in the interest of sustainable and eco-friendly efforts.

“The garden [is a great] meeting place for people with a shared interest,” said garden coordinator Erica Matthisen ’25. “It fosters connections you may otherwise not make, between upperclassmen and lowerclassmen and across fields of study.”

Outside of interest groups, there are also a plethora of identity and culture based CLORGs that connect students by race, gender and sexuality, or religious identification. The Asian American Sponsor Program (AASP) is one such CLORG that seeks and succeeds at creating an Asian American-inclusive community within a predominately white institution.

AASP (@kickaasp) is a student-run mentorship organization that provides resources to first-years who identify

under the greater term Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA). First years are split into mentor groups led by two sponsors, which meet weekly to engage students socially. AASP seeks to stand as a pillar of support for APIDA students, and create a supportive network that continues to foster important conversations about APIDA issues at Scripps and the 5Cs.

“The best part about being part of AASP is the bonds I’ve formed,” said AASP co-head Reema Iqbal ’24. “I’ve made so many close friends through AASP, I live with people I met in AASP, and I really feel integrated, accepted, and supported by a community on Scripps, which can be hard to find sometimes. Not only that, but AASP helped me grow a lot as a person and as a leader.”

While AASP has its own unique structure and mission centering APIDA students, other affinity groups at Scripps such as Watu Weusi (@watu.weusi), Family (@ familyatscripps), Café Con Leche (@ cafeconlechescr), and the Scripps International Community (@scripps. international) all exist with the unifying goal of creating safe and supportive spaces.

Although Scripps is no Big Ten university, students can also pursue athletic interest without the recruitment

process — through the Casual Swim Club (@casualswimclub). As its name suggests, students who feel underqualified to participate in school-sanctioned swim practice can gather to exercise through a lowcommitment program. The Casual Swim Club aims to promote self confidence through swim, and can also act as both a mental and physical study break during the school year.

“We saw a community of former swimmers with no swim programs to participate in, feeling too slow or under qualified for varsity swim programs and feeling too “out of shape” to sign up for swim conditioning classes or just unable to find the pool schedule,” said Jenny McIntyre ’24. “We wanted to have a way to engage in a sport no matter your level. You don’t need to know how to swim to join, if you are interested in learning, we can teach you!”

These are only a few of the many student organizations Scripps touts, and a glimpse into what our community is involved in. For information on other CLORGs at Scripps, or to get connected with these featured clubs, visit the Scripps CLORG website at https://www.scrippscollege.edu/life/ student-services-scripps-clubs-andorganizations.

Ellen Hu ‘24 • The Scripps Voice

Top 10 Things to Do Off-Campus Without a Car

By Alyssa Wend ’24 Editor-in-Chief

It’syour second week of college; you’ve finished class for the day and suddenly realize you have a suspicious amount of free time. The only catch is … you don’t have a car. You’ve gotten to somewhat know Scripps’ campus in your first week, but have you gone off-campus yet? This list of the top 10 things to do off-campus is ordered from the closest to the furthest from the Scripps campus, so you can decide how far you want to venture. Whether you go by yourself or with new friends, this list is a great way to begin exploring the other 5Cs, Claremont, and a bit of Los Angeles.

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While the Makerspace seems intimidating with its extensive equipment and tools, it’s a great place to learn how to use different machines and start fun projects. It’s located at Harvey Mudd College, on the first floor of the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center. An easy way to begin using the space is to print out posters to decorate your dorm room with. As you get comfortable, you can try using one of the many machines available, including 3D printers and laser cutters. Depending on the machine, you may need to get certified to use it. Check out their website (https://www.hmc.edu/makerspace/ equipment/#machines) for more information. You can also crochet, make jewelry, and more. Check out @ hmcmakerspace for interesting projects students have completed!

Whether it’s the middle of the day or at sunset, the Skyspace at Pomona is a beautiful spot to sit, read, or peoplewatch. Located at Pomona College between Edmunds Hall and Lincoln

Hall, this courtyard features a calming fountain in the center and muchneeded shade during Claremont’s scorching 100-degree days. Make sure to visit the Skyspace at sunrise and sunset, when there’s a beautiful light show.

3. The Hive

Another creative space off-campus is the Hive, which is located at 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711. The Hive is a shared space between the 5Cs with interesting rooms and tools available. Some of these include the sewing shed and the soundbox. For the full list, visit their website (https:// colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/resources/rooms-spaces/). Their main space, the Commons, can be used to study, have small informal meetings, or just hang out. My favorite thing to do at the Hive is make buttons since they’re super easy to make and a fun gift for friends! Take a look at their at their Instagram, @hive_5C, for what students are up to at the Hive and their upcoming events.

4. Pomona College Organic Farm

Pomona College’s Organic Farm is a 1.2-acre working farm in the southeast corner of the Pomona College campus at 130 Amherst Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. They have chickens, native plants, fruit trees, crops, and a greenhouse. It’s a great place to walk around, and they have fun events like Farm Fest, where they have live music, food, games, and more! If you’re interested in getting involved, you can volunteer and help with weeding, turning compost piles, seeding and transplanting crops, and harvesting produce. For more information on volunteering, email their Farm Manager (farmmanager@pomona.edu).

5. The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College

You must visit the Benton Museum of Art at some point in your time at

Scripps. Many students eventually pop in due to its proximity to Claremont Village, but it’s worth allotting some time to stop by. The address is 120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Whether you’re typically interested in art or not, the Benton Museum is a teaching museum that aims to span learning across disciplines, including the visual arts, performing arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences. Admission to exhibitions and events is free and open to the public! This is a great way to get out of the sun when it’s too hot, and since it’s a relatively small museum, going through it all isn’t too overwhelming.

6. Vintage Shopping in Claremont Village

On the weekends, chances are you’ll find some Scrippsies thrifting or vintage shopping to add to their amazing wardrobes. The most convenient place to start is in Claremont Village! It’s about a 10 to 15-minute walk from Scripps, and it’s a popular location when students have free time. Two well-liked places to go are Vintage Odyssey and DeeLux. Vintage Odyssey (201 W Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) is a small shop that has interesting pieces, jewelry, and antiques. DeeLux (224 N Yale Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) is a buy-sell-trade store with rows of clothes — you’re almost guaranteed to find something you like!

7. Bakeries Some Crust Bakery (119 N Yale Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) is a fan favorite that people line up at on the weekends to get hand-made baked goods, cakes, pies, bread, sandwiches, coffee, and more! This bakery is split into two parts, one sweet and one savory. It’s a perfect option to feed whatever mood you’re in. For even more options, Claremont has an amazing French bakery: Crème Bak-

ery (116 Harvard Ave N, Claremont, CA 91711)! With their variety of bread, croissants, scones, muffins, cookies, and more, you’ll be full and happy by the end and glad you walked to the Village.

8. Watch a movie at Laemmle

Going to the movie theater is always an easy solo or friend date. If you go to Laemmle, you can also support a local business! Located at 450 W 2nd St, Claremont, CA 91711, Laemmle is a cute movie theater situated right next to great places to eat. When you show your student ID at the box office/concession stand, you can get tickets for $13.

9. Claremont Botanic Garden

Interested in California’s native and diverse plants? Then the Claremont Botanic Garden is for you! On a nice day, this is a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy native plants and flowers. It’s located at 1500 N College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 and is a 15 minute walk from campus. Use your student discount and get $6 tickets when you show your Scripps ID at the door.

10. Take the train to Little Tokyo

When you don’t have a car but want to get to Los Angeles, the train is a convenient solution. Just walk to the train station at the edge of Claremont Village and take the Metrolink San Bernardino Line 325 toward L.A. Union Station. With the student discount, the roundtrip train ticket is $10.50. From Union Station, it’s a 10-minute walk to Little Tokyo (335 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). This is an easy way to get out of Claremont without having to sit in L.A. traffic. Little Tokyo is a great place for Japanese food, shopping, and just walking around with friends. A popular activity is getting mochi from Fugetsu-Do, a family-owned shop that has been in operation since 1903.

The Makerspace

2. James Turrell Skyspace

Alyssa Wend ‘24 • The Scripps Voice