This September, anonymous artists have taken to Pomona College’s Walker Wall to express their views on presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. First, the wall was painted with the phrase “Fuck Donald Trump,” and later with the addendum “and his small hands.” About two weeks later, another posting appeared next to it that
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Phone of Registered Sex Offender Found on PO Campus
On Apr. 16, the Claremont Police Department was called to Pomona College’s campus because of a cell phone found in a restroom of Mudd-Blaisdell residence hall. The cell phone “contained images of concern” and was “traced to a registered sex-offender” by the Claremont Police Department, according to an Apr. 17 email sent to Pomona
Mental Health Takes Precedence
Adam He’s PO ’16 powerful guest op-ed this week is yet another account of a Pomona College student being on the receiving end of inadequate and counterproductive assistance by the school’s mental health safety net. Samantha Borje’s PO ’19 piece last week—and Yi Li’s PO ’14 before hers—illustrate that these
Sen. Brian Schatz Talks Climate Change, Election Politics at Pomona
On Friday, Apr. 8, Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) PO ’94 visited Pomona College’s campus to share life advice and his insights on combatting climate change with students, faculty, and other community members. Senator Schatz’s day at Pomona included a master class and luncheon with students, a visit to the Draper Center for
Mock Eviction Notices Elicit Police Response, Student Petition
“EVICTION NOTICE: DORM SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION IN THREE (3) DAYS. If you do not vacate the premises by 3/10/2016 8 PM, we reserve the right to demolish your premises without delay.” So read flyers posted in dorms across campus on Mar. 7 by Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine (CSJP).
Pomona President Oxtoby to Step Down in 2017
On Feb. 29, Pomona College President David Oxtoby announced that he would step down from his position as president in June 2017. The decision followed the official conclusion in December 2015 of Pomona’s Daring Minds campaign, which raised over $307 million, the most of any Pomona fundraising campaign. In an
Senate Briefs
Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) _x000D_ _x000D_ On Feb. 22, 2016, Betsy Crighton, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the College, and Fernando Lozano, associate dean of the College, acting diversity officer, and associate professor of economics, met with ASPC Senate and want to bring a diverse group
Senate Briefs
Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) _x000D_ _x000D_ Acting Dean of Students Jan Collins-Eaglin is creating a Faculty Forum on mental health looking at student and faculty perspectives on diversity, mental health, and Title IX priorities this semester. She wants to increase communication between the Dean of Students and students. Also, the Coop Fountain is experiencing some financial trouble, potentially
Tampered Drinks Reported at CMC
On Feb. 8, 7C students received an email from Stan Skipworth, Director of Campus Safety, alerting them that the Dean of Students Office of Claremont McKenna College had received reports over the last two weeks that “three on-campus parties may have involved students providing Xanax-laced or Rohypnol-laced drinks.” The email
CMC It’s On Us Week of Action Raises Awareness of Sexual Assault
This week, Claremont McKenna College’s It’s On Us campaign held a series of events in its Week of Action to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses. On Monday, Nov. 9, students wrote messages of support for survivors of sexual assault on sticky notes that were attached to a banner, and on