The Student Life

Pomona College suspends 5C Ski & Snowboard Club

March 31, 2023 8:26 am Ansley Washburn 0

On March 28 students and alumni on the emailing list for the 5C Ski & Snowboard Club received an email notifying them that Pomona College administration had placed the club under suspension until Spring of 2024.

Pomona tuition reaches historic high

March 31, 2023 12:07 am Fiona Herbold 0

Following a nine-year trend, Pomona College will increase tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year. According to an email sent by President Gabrielle Starr on March 13, tuition will be raised to $61,906, and room and board will be raised to $20,374. ASPC student fees will remain at $420. These increases

United Farm Workers’ Teresa Romero speaks on unionizing at McConnell

March 30, 2023 11:25 pm Sajah Ali 0

On Tuesday, March 28, the Claremont Colleges United Framer Workers (SFFW) hosted a dinner conversation with United Farm Workers (UFW) President Teresa Romero, the first Latina immigrant woman to lead a national labor union, at Pitzer College’s McConnell Founder’s room. Founded in 1962, the UFW is the first and largest

Myrlie Evers-Williams PO ’68 celebrates 90th birthday at Pomona

March 30, 2023 11:21 pm Julia Parsa 0

On March 22, Pomona College held a 90th birthday tribute to celebrate civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams PO ’68. Family, friends, alumni and staff were invited, along with Evers-Williams, to view the archival collection that she recently donated to the college and to hear from a variety of important figures

‘Traditions that Anchor You,’ Pomona Student Union share their stories

March 30, 2023 11:57 pm Carter Soe 0

Pomona Student Union (PSU), through their new series “Story Hour” which took place on March 23rd, aimed to foster a culture of active citizenship and empathic dialogue across all 5C students. Co-presidents of PSU, David Ruiz PO’24 and Aditya Bhalla PO’23 along with board member Trisha Gongalore PO’25 put together this series in hopes to foster dialogue on current and critical issues going on in the world, in academia, or in the 5C community, while establishing a forum for people to talk about current events and learn.

Pomona EcoReps connects students with resources on every-day sustainability practices

March 30, 2023 11:52 pm Julia Skaggs 0

Pomona College EcoReps is a student branch of the Pomona Sustainability Office, functioning as a sustainability hub for the 5C community and beyond. The EcoReps promote everyday sustainability through gift giving and eating, offering free and reusable period products, hosting composting workshops and facilitating spaces such as the Walker Flea Market.

Mudd’s Makerspace offers students place for creativity, community

March 30, 2023 11:49 pm Emma Newman 0

Students can use Harvey Mudd’s Makerspace to learn new skills, create projects and find a community.

‘Desires, Dreams, and Destinations’ at the Benton spotlights APIDA artists

March 30, 2023 10:35 pm Jada Shavers 0

On Friday, March 24, on the bottom floor of the Benton Museum, visitors chatted with wonder at the “Desires, Dreams, and Destinations” exhibit where Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) artists were the topic of discussion.

OPINION: When it comes to post-break testing, ignorance is not bliss

March 30, 2023 11:53 pm Maggie McBride 0

Pomona announced that Covid testing after spring break was optional. Maggie McBride PO ’23 argues that this is a risk to community safety.

EDITORIAL BOARD: Keen’s resignation should be a wake up call for Scripps

March 30, 2023 11:10 pm Editorial Board 0

The Editorial Board argues that Suzanne Keen’s recent resignation not only highlights Scripps’ failure to provide secure consistent leadership but calls attention to a bigger problem — the inability to maintain a safe environment for students.

OPINION: The medical residency program made saving lives the least desirable job in the world

March 30, 2023 8:55 pm Joanne Oh 0

With a physician shortage right around the corner, the future is looking bleak for pre-medical students – or so predicts guest writer Joanne Oh PZ ‘25.

OPINION: How America erased my Persian identity

March 23, 2023 10:22 pm Tania Azhang 0

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, usually brings fond memories to Tania Azhang PZ ‘25. This year, especially in light of the Mahsa Amini protests, memories of identity erasure are instead resurfacing.

Sagehens softball milk victory in game one but suffer udder defeat in game two to split weekend series versus the Ephs

March 31, 2023 12:13 am Harold Fuson 0

Pitching ’til the cows come home. Although Sagehens softball’s elite pitching moo-ved them past the Williams College Ephs in game one, their arms couldn’t save their bats in game two, splitting the series against one of the best teams in the country.

P-P Athletic Director Miriam Merrill uses her background in athletics to inspire new generations

March 31, 2023 12:06 am Amalia Koch 0

On February 4, 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Women in Sports Day, making this year its 37th anniversary. However, here in Claremont, it seems like we celebrate all year round. For the first time ever, both the CMS and P-P Athletic directors are women, providing a shining example of the future for gender equality in athletics.

5C women’s club volleyball sets sights on winning nationals

March 30, 2023 11:07 pm Sena Selby 0

Was it love at first spike? The 5C women’s club volleyball team, also known as the Panthers, allows students in Claremont the opportunity to compete at a high level in a sport they love, without the overbearing time commitment of the varsity level, and while still fostering an inclusive and fun environment.

Q&A: Alisha Chulani on her time with the CMS women’s tennis team

March 30, 2023 9:52 pm Audrey Sawyer 0

Serving up dominating wins and fore-handing other teams defeat, Alisha Chulani HM ’25 and Athenas tennis are looking to follow up their 2022 national title with yet another dominating season. Read about Chulani’s experience as a member of one of DIII tennis’s top teams and her goals for 2023.