Marching Band Crossword
by Kishore Rajesh INSTRUCTIONS Each row has two words next to each other. Clues in each row are shown in consecutive order and fill the entire row. Additionally, there are groups of words arranged in the “bands” around the grid. … Continue reading Marching Band Crossword
Crossword: Inside Information
by Nathan Hasegawa ACROSS 1 Space race loser5 Immediately9 See 55-Down12 Red light instruction 13 Popular Girl Scout cookie15 Executed, as a program16 One using good- smelling oils as alternative medicine 19 Kind of punch or check20 Kind of “Shark … Continue reading Crossword: Inside Information
Slitherlink Logic Puzzle
by Elizabeth Lucas-Foley INSTRUCTIONS Draw a single loop through the grid so that each given number matches the number of grid lines around that square SAMPLE Try out this smaller grid before attempting the larger one to the right! PUZZLE Continue reading Slitherlink Logic Puzzle
What’s Cooking at the Hoch? Behind the scenes: who makes the Hoch go ‘round
Behind the scenes: who makes the Hoch go ‘round
Article by Saya Kim-Suzuki and Avani Anne. Photo from Harvey Mudd
You may have heard Miguel Ruvalcaba, the General Manager of HMC Dining Services, say this to unsuspecting diners at the Hoch. For the past twelve years, Miguel (a self-proclaimed foodie) has been…
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Women Making Waves
Article and photos by Lea Twicken, Avani Anne, and August McIntosh-Lombardo
There are lots of accomplished women at Mudd making substantial advances as professors and experts in a variety of fields, from computer science to physics to chemistry. We sat down with a few of these profs and asked them about their areas of expertise and their experiences at Mudd. Continue reading Women Making Waves
Prank Culture Revived: Behind the Scenes of This Year’s Biggest Pranks
by Michelle Lum
From oddly artistic mayonnaise sightings to enigmatic Hoch fortunes, it’s safe to say that pranks have been rampant across the 5Cs this year. To the consternation of some and the relief of others, prank culture has come back in full force, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Prank Culture Revived: Behind the Scenes of This Year’s Biggest Pranks
Humans of Mudd
interviews and photos by Michelle Lum Anneka Noë ’22 “I’ve been a Muchacho since spring of frosh year. I’m really relieved to be back on campus. When school went online, it was really hard to plan virtual events. I even … Continue reading Humans of Mudd
Not Just A Power Outage
Short Story by Serena Mao
Photos by Kishore Rajesh, Kaitlynn Gray, and Michelle Lum
“After five relaxing days of procrastination, it was finally Friday, and the physics p-set was due concerningly soon. But even after settling comfortably into my favorite outdoor study spot beside Galileo, it… Continue reading Not Just A Power Outage
Meet Dean Marco
By Shreya Balaji & Shivani Manivasagan
Photos courtesy of Dean Marco
As of February 1, 2022, Dr. Marco Antonio Valenzuela is now the permanent Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Harvey Mudd College. Read our interview with Dean Marco to learn more about his role on campus and some fun facts about him! Continue reading Meet Dean Marco
Hoch Hacks
By Ruby Foxall
Photos by Ruby Foxall, Shivani Manivasagan, and Shreya Balaji
Get a Hoch cup (or takeout cup) and fill it about halfway with ice.
Go to the coffee machine and add one shot of espresso (it will melt the ice, hence why you need a lot of ice). Continue reading Hoch Hacks
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