On Sept. 9, Pomona implemented a new “teams system” for the housekeeping staff working in the residential halls and one academic building. The new system is meant to compensate for some of the changes made to Pomona’s housekeeping this year, including the loss of six housekeeping employees and the decision
Author: Jordan Cohen
Marijuana Dispensaries Banned in Claremont
A California Court of Appeals has published a decision that the state’s medical marijuana law does not require all cities to approve zoning for marijuana dispensaries. The ruling affirmed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dan T. Oki’s decision to bar Darrell Kruse and Claremont All Natural Nutrition Aids Buyers Information
Pomona Tightens Belt in New Budget
Immediately after the 2008-2009 academic year, the Pomona College Board of Trustees convened on campus to plan the budget for the following year, as they do every May. Unlike at previous years’ meetings, however, this board had the daunting task of cutting $5.8 million for the upcoming year.In spring 2009,
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Committee Stiffens Regulations for Sub-Free Housing
The committee that oversees Pomona College’s residence hall policies has decided to change the procedure for housing students who sign substance-free contracts. Members of the committee said that students used the contracts, which stiffen the penalties for drug and alcohol use in certain halls, to manipulate the housing system. The