I came out of the closet to my mom at Pomona College’s Coop Fountain. We were telling stories about our now-separate lives over sickeningly
Author: Jolo Labio
OPINION: It’s Not About The Money — Reframing Immigration Discourse
In response to Trump’s latest barrage of xenophobic comments against Haitian and El Salvadoran migrants, many liberals have defended immigrants by citing their contributions
Why Do So Many International Students Take Econ?
Tulika Mohan PO’ 20 and Valery Atieno PO ‘20 are international students on F-1 visas. With her economics major, Tulika aspires to create equitable
The ‘Cute’ Minority: Increasing Institutional Support for International Students
“International students are treated this way because we’re the ‘cute’ minority.” For one international student at Pomona, this statement encapsulates Pomona’s institutional treatment of
Thou Shall Not Kill: The Hypocrisy in Catholicism
In first grade, my Catholic primary school required us to memorize the Ten Commandments. Thou shall not kill. Thou shall not steal. Thou shall
In Defense of the Arts and Humanities
Every day, my mom, dad, and grandparents wore a white coat, blue mask, and black stethoscope to work. Growing up, hospital wards were my
No, I Didn’t Use a Thesaurus
“Wow. That was so powerful and well-written!” A huge grin lit up my face. My friend’s parents—who were visiting for Pomona College’s Family Weekend—complimented my
An Empire of Starbucks Cups and Steph Curry Jerseys
Jun. 12, 1898: red, blue, and yellow flew across Filipino skies for the first time. As Ambrosio Bautista proudly read the Philippine Declaration
The Metal Cage: Xenophobia in America
For many of us, an airplane’s touchdown is the end of a journey. For Zabihollah Zaripisheh, a sixty-year-old Iranian, it is merely the beginning
Pitzer New Resources Program Pressures Administration to Renovate Lounge
On Nov. 6, the Pitzer Student Senate opened debate on Bill 53-B-5, an initiative that would allocate $3000 for New Resources Student Lounge renovations. Pitzer