On Friday, May 3, Pitzer College announced that Pitzer will disclose its investments in military and weapons manufacturers by June 30, 2024.
Author: Ben Lauren
College administrations nationwide escalate responses to protests for Palestinian liberation
Higher education institutions across the nation respond to pro-Palestine protests, prompting concerns from some community members.
Pitzer College Council votes to permanently close University of Haifa study abroad program; Pitzer President Strom Thacker announces intention to veto
The Pitzer College Council voted to suspend Pitzer’s study abroad program with the University of Haifa, a motion that Thacker announced he would veto.
7C and national organizations denounce Pomona College’s response to student arrests
Following the arrest of 20 students at Pomona College by the Claremont Police Department (CPD) on Friday, April 5, several 7C and national organizations have released statements condemning Pomona’s response, pointing to both the academic disciplinary and legal prosecutions sanctioned by its president, G. Gabrielle Starr.
20 student protesters arrested at Pomona College
20 students were arrested outside of Pomona College’s Alexander Hall in a protest condemning the administration’s removal of a ‘mock apartheid wall,’ on Friday, April 5.
Pomona Divest From Apartheid commences “Final Show of Force” of Palestinian Liberation Week
On March 28, Pomona Divest From Apartheid hosted Day 1 of its multi-day show of force for Palestine Liberation Week.
A tale of two Lutherans: Sagehens women’s soccer topple Lutes, fall to Regals in NCAA Regionals
Sour sixteen: After the strongest season start in the P-P women’s soccer team’s history, P-P push past NLU in an intense over time 1-0 victory to make top 32 in the NCAA tournament, only to be bested by their local nemesis, the Cal Lu Regals, in a 1-0 heartbreaking defeat
Aaron Sorkin tells all: writing, managing criticism and why he loves what he does
On Nov. 7 at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater, Emmy-winning writer-director-producer Aaron Sorkin spoke with Claremont High School theater educator Krista Carson Elhai as part of the ongoing speaker series “Scripps Presents.” Sorkin shared wisdom and his struggles during his ascent in the entertainment industry.
5C students mourn, express fear over violence in Gaza and Israel
In Claremont, Jewish students and organizations centered around Judaism on campus, as well as Palestinian students and groups supporting the Free Palestine movement, have expressed pain as they mourn those who have been killed by Hamas and the IDF. These groups have organized teach-ins, marches and vigils throughout the past week to express solidarity in painful times, even as tensions grow.
CMS football weathers Sagehen storm to secure Sixth Street title
The Stags faced off against the Sagehens last weekend in a sixth street rivalry contest with major SCIAC championship implications. After jumping out to an early 14-0 lead, the Stags staved off a Hen’s comeback to secure the victory.