On Friday, June 20, TSL crossword constructor Adrianne Baik HM ’27 made her New York Times crossword debut. Her debut is further distinguished by the poignant dedication of the puzzle to her close friend, Arjun Vattipalli HM ’27, who passed away last fall. She shared that creating the puzzle served as a tribute to her friend’s memory, as well as a celebration of the bond they shared through their mutual love of puzzles.
Author: Dania Anabtawi
Despite federal uncertainty, Pomona and Pitzer remain top Fulbright producers
Pomona and Pitzer Colleges finished the year as top Fulbright-producing institutions, maintaining their reputation amidst unprecedented uncertainty for the program. 18 Pomona students and 18 Pitzer students were awarded the prestigious fellowship this year.
Meet Pomona and Scripps Colleges’ 2025-2026 student body presidents
Pomona and Scripps Colleges held their student government elections this April.
5C STEM students face uncertain futures amidst NIH funding freeze
A funding freeze on the National Institutes of Health has impacted 5C students’ internship acquisition and job prospects.
Pomona College receives antisemitism inquiry from U.S. House of Representatives requesting student disciplinary action records
Pomona’s president reaffirmed his commitment to protect students after House committee requested documentation of “antisemitism incidents.”
U.S. Department of Education opens Title VI investigation into Scripps College
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights opened a Title VI shared ancestry investigation into Scripps College due to allegations of discrimination towards Jewish and Israeli students on March 18.
TSL named ‘Best Newspaper’ by the California College Media Association, wins 17 awards
TSL took home 17 awards at the California College Media Association conference in its category of colleges under 15,000 students, with six first place, three second place and eight third place wins.
Pomona, Pitzer, Scripps Colleges receive failing grade in Anti-Defamation League rating
Pomona College, Pitzer College and Scripps College all received “failing” grades in the Anti-Defamation League’s Campus Antisemitism Report Card, sparking mixed reactions amongst Jewish groups on campus.
The 5Cs Class of 2028 by the numbers
This fall, TSL surveyed first-years from throughout the 5Cs to take a glimpse at the Class of 2028. From demographic info like race, sexuality and family background to lifestyle choices like dating habits or drugs and alcohol use, the survey chronicles some key aspects of the newest members of the
OPINION: Stop censoring Palestinian voices on campus
Dania Anabtawi PO ’26 and University of Vermont sophomore Ayelet Kaminski push their peers and institutions to acknowledge Palestinian voices.