The Student Life

Pomona Dining Services meal plan changes raise concern over shared governance

September 25, 2026 3:38 am Nadia Hsu 0

The changes were informed by Dining Services’ ongoing consultation with Webb Foodservice Design Group, a consulting group that Pomona hired in January 2026 to implement wider changes within Dining Services across the next two years. In a resolution passed on Sept. 24, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) condemned Dining Services’ lack of discussion with students amidst recent decisions, and called for Pomona to renew their commitment to shared governance.

Pomona welcomes back senior citizen auditors after CALL’s hiatus

September 25, 2026 2:21 am Charlotte Preuss 0

This fall, senior citizens from the city of Claremont are eligible to audit select Pomona College courses through the Claremont Avenues for Lifelong Learning Program (CALL) for the first time since the program was paused amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

William Dudley kicks off first semester as CMC’s sixth president

September 25, 2026 1:24 am Nate Littell 0

William Dudley took on the mantle of president at Claremont McKenna College in July, officially succeeding Hiram Chodosh. Originally a philosophy professor and most recently the president of Washington & Lee University, Dudley will be the college’s sixth president.

Pomona tests Boodlebox AI in classroom, establishes AI committee

September 25, 2026 12:20 am Walter Giesen 0

This semester, Pomona College is navigating a rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. The college is currently deciding whether to implement BoodleBox AI, a collaborative platform built for higher education, and has also formed a committee to address AI’s role in students’ and faculty members’ lives. According to BoodleBox’s website, the

Continuum Exploder: Smile lines, business blouses and a bisexual Britpop classic

September 25, 2026 1:35 am Chloe Mossey 0

In her first column, Chloe Mossey PO ’29 examines the lessons one can learn about maturity from a Britpop song about cheating on one’s partner.

Ava Neal releases debut album “Upstream”

September 25, 2026 1:11 am Tess Tarchak 0

With a total of eight songs, Neal’s debut folk album “Upstream” features lyrical writing and melodic harmonies. The album art depicting Neal’s body trailing off into a branching stream is a nod to the central theme of her album: the unpredictable river of life.

Low-rise jeans and limeade bring 2000s vibes back to The Motley

September 25, 2026 1:01 am Rashel Naranjo Arellano 0

A line of people snaked out of the Motley Coffeehouse on Sept. 18, where students dressed in bright colors, fishnet gloves and striped clothing waited for specialty drinks at the Motley’s opening party. This semester, the theme was “Back 2 Skool,” inspired by the Hulu show “PEN15.”

Unboxd: The summer’s accidental obsession — how this indie film upstaged ‘Backrooms’

September 25, 2026 12:18 am Quincy Qu 0

“No, no, no. I thought we were having a good summer!” So did columnist Quincy Qu PO ’29, until the horror film she nearly skipped became the one she couldn’t stop thinking about.

OPINION: Break it off — nightlife isn’t your whole life

September 25, 2026 2:07 am Leilani Fernandez 0

Leilani Fernandez PO ’30 writes about the joys of staying in, even as she has watched friends and classmates bare their teeth to go out another night. Especially for first-years, there is a preconceived notion that parties and nightlife will become a quintessential part of college, and opting out comes with assumptions and pity. In reality, staying in to read, play an instrument or play pool should be weighed equally with the trek to parties across the 5Cs.

OPINION: Memetic warfare — when comedy gets deadly

September 25, 2026 1:38 am Calli Taffel 0

The Claremont Colleges were placed at the center of scrutiny as a conservative X account condemned jokes posted in light of the first anniversary of the death of Republican political pundit Charlie Kirk on Fizz. Calli Taffel SC ’30 argues that regardless of political substance or leaning, joking about severe political outcomes such as death and war can lead to desensitization and apathy, a consequence of memetic warfare.

OPINION: Stop hating on your classes

September 25, 2026 1:11 am Luca Davis 0

Luca Davis PZ ’27 writes about the importance of traversing through menial schoolwork to find what we are fiercely passionate about — but how our presumptuously negative language around classes and schoolwork obscures our path there.

OPINION: Where have all the political organizers gone?

September 10, 2026 11:16 pm Lina McRoberts 0

Lina McRoberts PO ’27 examines the afterlife and political inheritance of campus organizing in an attempt to tackle this question. Student organizing isn’t gone, she argues, but has only assumed an altered form.

Claremont women’s tennis kicks off with invitational

September 25, 2026 12:58 am Irikaa Mehrotra 0

The 2026 CMS/PP women’s pre-season tennis invitational kicked off the fall season on Sept. 18 to 19. Hosted across the campuses, the matches provided a glimpse of the season to come. With teams hailing from around Southern California, both Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) and Pomona Pitzer (P-P) got young players their first taste of college competition

Sagehens women’s soccer take down Athenas in rivalry week opener

September 25, 2026 12:36 am Lena Bibbler Parker 0

The Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s soccer team kicked off the Sixth Street rivalry week on Sept. 23 with a 1-0 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS). For the Sagehens, winning this Sixth Street battle is rooted in playing within themselves and trusting their teammates to keep bringing the energy.

Back on the course: Stags golf looks to defend their title

September 25, 2026 12:10 am David Kassabian 0

On May 15, as most of campus packed up their dorms for the summer, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) men’s golf team was busy winning the program’s second 2026 NCAA Division III national championship. Sebi Aliaga’s CM ’29 10-under-par performance earned him the national individual title, leading the team in their standout performance.

CMS unveils Stag-ering new sports complex

September 25, 2026 12:10 am Andrea Centeno 0

This fall, Claremont McKenna College introduced the Sports Bowl at the Roberts Campus, marking a new milestone for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) athletics. The Sports Bowl Complex will play host to CMS football, baseball, softball and track and field, as well as offering a golf training facility. The facility spans over 35 acres and costs over $30 million.