California Governor Gavin Newsom banned legacy and donor preferences in private California university admissions by signing Assembly Bill 1780 into law on Sept. 30. At the 5Cs, this change primarily affects Harvey Mudd College and Claremont McKenna College . The law, which goes into effect starting with the 2025-2026 admissions
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Pornography: Sexual Exploitation in the Digital World’: Helen Taylor of Exodus Cry discusses the dark side of the pornography industry
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the 5C chapter of the World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition (WWE Youth) hosted a talk at Pomona College’s Hive titled “Pornography: Sexual Exploitation in the Digital World.” The event featured Helen Taylor, vice president of Exodus Cry, who discussed the impact of the porn industry and
5C students walkout Oct. 7; occupy and vandalize Carnegie Hall
On the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel, over 400 5C students gathered to call for Pomona to divest from the state of Israel.
5C Jewish groups mourn lives lost in Oct. 7 attack
This week, various Jewish groups on campus organized mourning activities to commemorate the lives lost on Oct. 7 and in related conflicts.
A look into Pitzer residence life: How students are faring after last year’s housing shortage
Last April, Pitzer College informed students in the class of 2027 who had not yet completed the room selection process that housing had reached capacity, leaving the remaining students on a waitlist. Despite this setback, all students ultimately received housing assignments by the end of the semester. Now, halfway through
‘Afterparties’: Bringing the discussion of queer Asian American life post-genocide to the Claremont Colleges
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Pomona College’s Academic Affairs and English Department hosted an event titled “The Afterlife of Genocide.” The event looked to Anthony Veasna So’s 2021 book, “Afterparties,” to examine the experiences of second-generation Cambodian Americans and what it means to be a queer Asian person in America. “Afterparties”
Claremont Recovery Collective aims to offer the 5Cs a safe space for sobriety
Beginning this year, students curious about sobriety or reducing substance use will be able to attend anonymous weekly meetings with the Claremont Recovery Collective. Each Sunday, the collective gathers from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Heggblade Annex at Claremont McKenna College. The Claremont Recovery Collective is not the
Claremont LEAF Program fosters connection through mentorship in Latine community
With the start of the new semester, Pomona College’s Latine-Identity Empowerment, Advice, and Friendship (LEAF) Program has begun recruiting new volunteers. The program aims to provide local youth with mentorship focused on personal growth, cultural pride and mental health awareness while connecting them with role models who share their Latine
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated across 5C community
Sept. 15 marked the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates over 20 Hispanic and Latinx communities around the world. Across the 5Cs, various clubs and organizations are hosting events and introducing new cuisines to dining halls to celebrate. Kicking off the month, students at Pomona College said they
Wildfires run rampant through Southern California, causing concern for 5C community
All statistics in this story are updated as of Thursday, Sept. 19. For the latest information, click here. California is no stranger to wildfires, with more than 7,500 wildfires tearing through the state in 2023, and 2024 being no different. Around the 5Cs, this year’s fire season has led to