The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the third time in five years, highlighted by stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. However, the three Commissioner’s Trophies are partly thanks to the fans both at Dodger Stadium and those who cheer on, even in Claremont. For Miguel Menjivar, the general manager of McConnell Dining Hall, his tenure at Pitzer has fostered a tight-knit community of Dodgers fans, as he frequently hosts watch parties for games.
Author: Jun Kwon
CMS men’s swim and dive investigated for alleged misconduct, season temporarily suspended
An email statement to TSL from Alex Boekelheide, associate vice president for strategic communications & marketing at Claremont McKenna College, revealed that an investigation was launched into Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) men’s swim and dive due to alleged “concerning behaviors.”
CMS men’s water polo sweeps Gary Troyer Invitational, defeating two nationally ranked opponents
In sunny Southern California, several schools, including Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS), hosted the Gary Troyer Invitational for men’s water polo. In a competitive pool of several nationally ranked programs, the Stags defeated all four of their opponents, including a big upset vs. UC Irvine.
¡Ándale! Pomona-Pitzer women’s basketball embark on a journey to make Spain tour a reality
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s basketball is headed to Spain for the program’s first-ever foreign tour, and senior Hens are leading the effort. With the winter season taking up nearly six months of the school year, athletes who are usually unable to study abroad are using the summer as a special opportunity to play basketball overseas.
OPINION: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was ugly — Gabrielle Starr’s response was somehow uglier
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act on July 3 has many implications for the nation: It strips healthcare and SNAP benefits from millions, thoroughly changes federal financial aid, gives the most significant tax cuts to the top 5 percent and repeals most climate change initiatives, just to name a few. But the cherry on top for Jun Kwon PO ’28 was the response to H.R. 1, Section 70415 from Gabrielle Starr, the president of Pomona College.
P-P sport expenses: How rosters and post season travel affect the budget
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) athletics experienced significant fluctuations in expenses from the 2022-23 to the 2023-24 season. With a 364 percent increase in expenses for baseball between seasons and a $241,340 decrease for football, patterns emerge for athletes and students alike.
More March Madness? The second annual Dean Chris Classic
On April 5, Harvey Mudd College hosted the second annual Dean Chris Classic (DCC), organized by Dean Chris Sundberg himself. In the classic, students had an opportunity to play in a 16-team, 5v5 basketball tournament.
Sagehens snap Athenas’ win streak in Sixth Street Rivalry to maintain SCIAC dominance
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s water polo dunked the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Athenas to extend their streak to 73 straight wins in the SCIAC in a close 7-5 Sixth Street matchup. This impressive victory came on the back of a hat-trick by Brienz Lang PO ‘26, who also scored the opening goal. But Lang recognized the team effort that helped pull in the win.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Five
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with his last gym review. This week he concludes his series, which provides comprehensive reviews on gyms across the 5Cs. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more to give a final rating out of 10. In this final edition, he tackles Scripps College’s Tiernan Field House.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Four
Jun Kwon PO ’28 is back and better than ever with another gym review. This week, he continues his series in which he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more to give a final rating out of 10. In this edition, he will be tackling Harvey Mudd College’s Linde Activities Center (LAC).