On Nov. 9, the day after Donald Trump was elected president, students and staff began to grapple with the events of the previous night, what Trump might mean for America, and how they would mobilize for action. Some students initially felt shock at the results of the election, but many
Author: Elinor Aspegren
5C Mental Health Alliance Unveils EASY Resource Program
Easy Access to Support for You (EASY), which works to provide access to mental health resources, held its first information session on Nov. 7. The 5C Mental Health Alliance (MHA) created this program to provide access to mental health resources and create a supportive environment that acknowledges student needs, experiences, and identities.
Pitzer Bathrooms Marked with Names of Alleged Perpetrators of Rape Culture
Three bathrooms on Pitzer College’s campus were found marked with the names of people considered by the writers to be “perpetrators of rape culture” and “perpetrators of sexual assault” on Oct. 26. According to Sachi Watase PZ ’17, a member of Pitzer Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault, a
Names of Alleged Perpetrators of Rape Culture Found on PZ Bathroom Wall
Several bathrooms on Pitzer College's campus were found marked with the names of people considered to be “perpetrators of rape culture” last week. These names were removed by Saturday, Oct. 22. Pitzer Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault, a survivor-centric organization that sustains a dialogue about sexual assault and rape culture on
Employees Raise Ethical Concerns About Chinese Education Company with Connections to PO, CMC, HMC
For the past three summers, Dipont Education Company in China, which focuses on providing advice, support, and services to Chinese students studying overseas, offered cash incentives to admissions officers in exchange for the officers speaking to students about the college application process in the United States. According to Dipont's website, the company
Finalist in Associate Dean of Students Search Visits Pitzer
The Pitzer College Office of Student Affairs and a finalist in the search for the Associate Dean of Students & Director of Academic Support Services to campus to meet students and undergo further interviews for the position on Oct. 19. The candidate is anonymous in order to comply with the wishes of the
Petitions Condemning Rape Culture Recirculate Around Pomona
The Pomona Flyer petitions condemning campus rape culture were posted around Pomona College in early October. Sisters Protesting Ignorance, Rape, and Lies (SPIRAL), a group that works to increase awareness of rape culture and sexual assault on campus, posted these flyers in response to an incident anonymous Pitzer student who was drugged
California State Senate President Pro Tempore Visits Pitzer
Pitzer College welcomed California State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León PZ ’03 back to campus for a round-table discussion with students, staff, faculty, and community members on Thursday, Oct. 4. Student Body President Josue Pasillas PZ ’17 said that the Senate executive board is excited to have de León
Pitzer Student Senate Proposes Creation of New Student Position on Board of Trustees
At the Pitzer Student Senate meeting on Sunday, Sept. 25, Senate members unanimously ratified Resolution 53-R-1, which proposes the addition of a Student and Young Alumni Representative to the Pitzer Board of Trustees. This resolution will be shared with the Alumni Board at their Oct. 8 meeting and will be brought to
Pitzer Outdoor Adventure Club Attempts to Improve Inclusivity
Pitzer Outdoor Adventures (POA) held a meeting on Sept. 5 to begin discussing restructuring the club to increase its openness to marginalized groups. POA is a club that gives Pitzer students funding to go on weekend outdoor trips. For Student Senate Treasurer Harrison Sattley PZ ‘19, POA doesn’t feel like an
