Moments to Savor: Frary Cereal, Coffee and Fries oh my!

Emily Kim PO ’25 describes how one Tuesday dinner (and dessert) at Frary with friends provided her with a much-needed mental break.

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Frary Snack makes a one-time comeback

Over 1,000 students gathered at Pomona College’s Frary dining hall on the evening of Mar. 1 for a one-time return of the pre-pandemic tradition, Frary Snack, surprising organizers with a turnout far exceeding the expected 200. The event featured a special breakfast menu, performances by a cappella groups Midnight Echo and Mood Swing, and was a nostalgic revival of a beloved community tradition, sparking hope for its future recurrence.

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Starr receives criticism after response to Dec. 8 student demonstrations

On Saturday, Dec. 9, Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr sent an email to the Pomona student body condemning what she described as “two unacceptable incidents involving intimidation and conduct intended to physically restrain a student” that occurred the previous day. The incidents she referenced took place on Friday, Dec.

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OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile

Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.

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EDITORIAL BOARD: Pomona, it’s time to set a new precedent — put workers first

As Pomona dining hall workers strike this weekend, the Editorial Board calls upon Pomona administration to treat workers with respect and to not repeat previous mistakes.

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Pomona-Pitzer cross country uses platform to support wage increases for dining hall workers

For most teams, the finish line is the end of the race. However, this fall for the Pomona-Pitzer men’s cross country team, there is more at stake than the podium. In support of Pomona dining hall workers in their ongoing negotiations with the administration, the P-P cross country team is wearing pins and T-shirts to spread awareness.

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Pomona dining workers may vote to strike, depending on upcoming contract negotiation talks

After Tuesday’s contract negotiation meeting between Pomona College administration and the college’s dining hall union, workers told TSL they are willing to hold a strike vote if the next negotiation meeting does not result in an agreement.

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Hundreds rally on Labor Day calling for raises for Pomona dining workers

Despite 103-degree weather this Labor Day afternoon, hundreds of Claremont Colleges students, Pomona College dining hall workers and local labor organizers showed up to a rally outside Frary Dining Hall in support of raising wages for Pomona kitchen staff.

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Framed: ‘Genesis’ is the divine judgment above Frary’s steps

You may recognize “Prometheus,” the grandiose mural watching over diners at Frary Dining Hall, but you have to look a bit closer to not miss another Frary mural, “Genesis,” hiding in plain sight. Art columnist Frances Sutton PO ’21 dives deep into this shadowy mural’s history.

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