During a rainy Friday morning walking tour, Pomona College professor Char Miller led students and staff through the history of Pomona’s water systems, from the devastating 1938 flood to the bioswales surrounding the First Street parking structure.
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Compas Discoteca: Local DJ crew spins vinyl at La Popular
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Adrian Silva, Elías Ruiz, Ricardo Carlos and Alberto Piña, the members of the local DJ crew Compas Discoteca, filled La Popular with the sound of soulful tropical funkadelia as part of their Viva Vinyl event series, where they mix vinyl records live every third Sunday of each month.
The Short Story Dispensers: Honnold Mudd Library’s new whimsical study break
Since January 2026, the Short Story Dispensers have printed over 3,000 stories — one, three and five minute reads that are a complete surprise. No matter where in the world you are, the glow of a Short Story Dispenser is an invitation to take a pause and open up space for imagination.
Agrivoltaics: Sparking innovation in a cornfield near you
On the evening of Sept. 17, The Hive and Innovate Claremont co-sponsored “Agrivoltaics: Farming Food and Energy and Together,” centered on Agrivoltaics pioneer Rose Olivas.



