Edray Herber Goins, professor of mathematics at Pomona College, has been elected to lead the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the country’s largest collegiate mathematics society.
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Blueprint of fandom: Emma Chamberlain, the anti-influencer who influenced everything
The original VSCO girl? Bianca Mirica PO ’29 answers this with her weekly fandom column. In this issue, she discusses Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame, continued longevity and lasting success as a cultural icon. For Mirica, Chamberlain became –– and stayed –– famous because she presented reality, not some false narrative. Her earliest vlogs in her teenage years revealed to millions that it was perfectly acceptable to be a teenage girl who didn’t have their life figured out.
Consortium officials address reports of scooter theft and tampering
There have been 14 reports of electric scooter thefts filed across the Claremont Colleges in just over two months.
Pitzer’s First Year Representative Nicholas Coughlin wants to know his class — one person at a time
Nicholas Coughlin PZ ’29 stood out to his peers with his sunny personality and outgoing spirit, as he was elected as First-Year Representative. Two months into his first semester of college, he’s already on a first-name basis with most of the 5Cs freshmen. Coughlin has consistently developed a knack for asking questions and solving problems long before he moved to California. Having lived in Washington, D.C., he witnessed how power works — and sometimes fails —which has led him to already become a reliable leader at Pitzer College.
At Pomona College, Jonathan Lethem remains curious — and he’s teaching his students to be, too
For acclaimed novelist and Pomona professor Jonathan Lethem, curiosity is central to the writing process. Lethem came to Pomona in 2010, succeeding David Foster Wallace as the Roy Edward Disney ’51 Professor of Creative Writing. Bianca Mirica PO ’29 sat down to interview the writer on the practices that define both his teaching and his work.
Blueprint of fandom: Taylor Swift’s rise from glitter gel pens to pop-icon phenomenon
Columnist Bianca Mirica continues her Fandom series by spotlighting one of the most notoriously loyal fandoms worldwide: the Swifties. To Mirica, a loyal Swiftie herself, Taylor Swift is more to her fans than just an artist — she’s a symbol for reclaiming girlhood.
From New York to Motley Coffee Shop: Meet Skye Georgiadis, Scripps’ first-year class president
Opening her phone outside of Claremont McKenna College’s Parents Field, Skye Georgiadis SC ’29 was shocked to see her name, bolded in the Scripps Associated Students (SAS) election email. Georgiadis, a first-generation, biracial student from a predominantly white area in upstate New York, said her upbringing pushed her to seek out spaces where she could encounter diversity and opportunities for growth.
All five Claremont Colleges recognized among nation’s top liberal arts institutions in Forbes and U.S. News & World Report new rankings
All five undergraduate Claremont Colleges earned national recognition in recently released collegiate rankings, including the Forbes’ 2025 list and U.S. News & World Report.
Navigating between policy and community within ASPC’s first-year elections
This week, TSL sits down with Pomona College’s recently elected freshmen members of ASPC: First-Year President Manar Hadi PO ’29 and South Campus Representative Soren Murphy-Pearson PO ’29. Hadi and Murphy-Pearson discuss their campaign goals, leadership styles and their experiences so far on campus.
Blueprint of fandom: Devotion, a pinch of mystery and sold-out The Weeknd shows
Bianca Mirica explores what ignites the spark behind the millions of dedicated fans camping outside of a concert venue or wasting hours of sleep on the chance of securing a ticket when Ticketmaster goes live. To Mirica, fandoms are inspired by the unwavering connection fans discover with each other and with an artist.