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.
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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.
Pomona alumna Marjorie E. Belknap ’47 leaves $8.6 million to the college
Pomona College alumna Dr. Marjorie E. Belknap ’47, whose career as a physician and elder-care advocate spanned decades, recently awarded her alma mater an $8.6 million bequest.