The Student Life

The plan for Plan B: SAS approves funding for reproductive healthcare vending machine

November 18, 2022 12:50 am Lucia Stein 0

Plan B may soon be accessible on Scripps College’s campus after Scripps Associated Students approved funding for a low-cost wellness vending machine in the Scripps Student Union last Sunday. SAS has yet to finalize the budget for the machine, SAS President Megan Chow SC ’23 told TSL in an email.

ASPC endowment presentation adjourned early amid student demonstration for workers’ pay

November 18, 2022 12:50 am Jake Chang 0

Following last spring’s student body vote to disclose Pomona’s fossil fuel investments, Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) hosted a Nov. 10 meeting open to the student body, at which Pomona’s financial officers presented information on the college’s endowment and budget support.

Red house, blue senate: 5C students, professors react to ‘abnormal’ midterm elections

November 18, 2022 12:11 am John Paul Ferrantino 0

To understand the significance of the recent US midterm elections, TSL spoke with 5C students and faculty about their reactions.

Design class crafts blueprint for all-in-one 7C student center, to be finished in August 2025

November 17, 2022 11:30 pm Mariana Duran 0

In 2025, the 7Cs will welcome a new student center meant to foster connection between students at the different colleges, thanks in part to its collaboration with the Human Centered Design class. Set to be constructed to the north of the Honnold-Mudd Library, the center aims to help students “gather

Breathe Out, Tune In: Whisked into a musical puppet palooza

November 18, 2022 12:10 am Hannah Weaver 0

Puppets, percussion and playfulness come together in Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s live music program.

What, like it’s hard? Scripps Mock Trial preps for a competitive season

November 18, 2022 12:03 am Ella Alpert 0

This year, Scripps Mock Trial is emphasizing empowerment and bonding as they head into their upcoming competition season.

Student art on full display at the Benton, spotlights mutual aid efforts

November 17, 2022 11:51 pm Emma Newman 0

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art hosted 5C Student Art Market, where student artists sold a variety of artwork, ranging from clothing to prints.

CMC Keck Center talk ‘The Revolution Will Be a Remix’ shines a light on Iran protests

November 17, 2022 11:24 pm Tania Azhang 0

On Nov. 14, the Keck Center hosted a lecture in collaboration with student-run organization Center for International Relations Society (CIRS) by professor Shervin Malekzadeh to provide context on the escalating situation in Iran.

OPINION: Gangsta rap is not the problem

November 17, 2022 10:44 pm David De Souza 0

The recent murders of rap artists are connected via structural violence, gun laws, over-policing and systemic poverty — not via the contents of their music, argues David De Souza PO ’24.

OPINION: Don’t call me African American

November 17, 2022 10:40 pm Annika White 0

‘Black’ and ‘African American’ are not interchangeable, writes Annika White PZ ’25. Do better.

OPINION: The holidays shouldn’t have to give you eco-anxiety

November 17, 2022 10:38 pm Kana Jackson 0

Feeling eco-anxiety about overconsumption during the holidays is normal, argues guest writer Kana Jackson PZ ’25. Here are some steps to ease this worry.

OPINION: Have empathy for students who are transported

November 17, 2022 10:07 pm Anna Tolkien 0

Being upset about a party being shut down is understandable, but blaming those who were transported is inconsiderate, argues Anna Tolkien CM ’24.

Crossing the country on the way to nationals, the Sagehens seek their third NCAA title

November 17, 2022 10:08 pm Young Seo Kim 0

Is three times the charm? The Pomona-Pitzer men’s Cross Country team hopes so. They have won the last two NCAA DIII cross country championships and are hoping for a third. Fortunately for them, so far, so good. The Sagehens won the SCIAC on Saturday, Oct. 29th and also placed first at the NCAA West Region Championship.

PP men’s water polo washes CMS to claim title of SCIAC regular season champions

November 17, 2022 9:53 pm Tess McHugh 0

The Hens did it again. Last Saturday, the Pomona-Pitzer Men’s Water Polo defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps for the second time that day. This win secured the Sagehens the title of the regular season SCIAC champions and will enter into the SCIAC tournament at the top seed.

No coach, no problem: 5C women’s club soccer maintains intensity without authority

November 17, 2022 9:51 pm Amalia Koch 0

Tired of being kicked around by coaches? Join the 5C Women’s club soccer team for a fun yet competitive team atmosphere that is cultivated just by its players. The club doesn’t have a coach, a unique feature for their league, but Claremont Football Club prefers it that way.

Athenas volleyball cements undefeated season in Sixth Street SCIAC sweep against Sagehens

November 10, 2022 10:00 pm Amalia Koch 0

Perfection. CMS volleyball plucked the Sagehens in three sets Saturday to wrap up their undefeated season as SCIAC Champions.

Pomona-Pitzer football punts CMS for its first SCIAC Championship in joint team history

Student affinity groups at Pomona fight for permanent space on campus, reject dividing wall

Hundreds of 5C students, faculty picket alongside Pomona dining workers during family weekend strike

Pomona dining hall workers to strike Friday, Saturday; Student groups call for boycott