On Saturday, former presidential candidate and previous Pomona College student Marianne Williamson participated in a Zoom call with Claremont DISCOVR — a 5C advocacy group for students with disabilities — in support of flexible hybrid learning options for vulnerable students.
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5C Lunar New Year events impacted by pandemic for second consecutive year
Like many festivities whose in-person celebrations have been altered by COVID-19, Lunar New Year celebrations by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese student associations were limited once again this year.
ASPC relaunches airport rideshare program
ASPC is offering free rides to the airport before winter break, Ariana Makar PO ’24, the student government’s director of operations, announced in an email to Pomona College students Monday.
With travel policies changing, 5C clubs grapple with funding allocations
After months of COVID-related restrictions on funding, 5C clubs are now able to request approval and funding for overnight trips, conferences and competitions from student governments.
Starr pushes ASPC to ‘reverse course’ on divestment bill that would reform internal finances in support of Palestine
Pomona College President Starr and administrators criticized legislation ASPC passed April 22, citing a lack of student representation in the decision.
Pomona to eliminate points system, opens conversation-based model to student comment
Pomona College will replace its points-based system with a conversation-based conduct system beginning in fall 2021.
5C student government presidents call on admin to revise spring calendar
The 5C student body presidents have called on college administrators to revise the spring 2021 academic calendar, expressing concern that the semester could negatively affect student and faculty mental and physical health.
ASPC passes resolution addressing Title IX policy concerns, calls for trauma-informed support for survivors
ASPC unanimously passed a resolution addressing concerns and issues with the 6C interim Title IX policy introduced in August, ASPC President Payal Kachru PO ’21 announced in a Sept. 25 email.
Getting to know this year’s 5C student government presidents
With classes online and campuses closed, 5C students aren’t getting to meet their student government presidents in person this semester. Despite the virtual setbacks, the leaders are still pressing on — all have goals they hope to accomplish this semester. Get to know the 5C student government presidents here.
With campuses gone virtual, student governments diverge on student body fees
With the virtual fall semester, student governments across the 7Cs have had to reevaluate student fees, as many clubs are forgoing purchases for in-person meetings, such as food for social events, art supplies, and other goods. Some colleges’ student governments reduced or waived fees altogether, and others charged them in full.