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.
Author: Jun Kwon
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).
Gyms with Jun: Episode Three
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 in order to give a final rating out of 10. In this edition, he will be tackling Pitzer College’s Gold Student Health & Wellness Center.
Pomona first years express discontent with safety of South Campus dorms; demand more security measures
In a poll conducted by TSL, students expressed a desire for increased safety and security at Pomona College residence halls following a recent trespassing incident.
Gyms with Jun: Episode Two
Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ’28 continues his series where he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10. This week, Kwon took on Roberts Pavilion at Claremont McKenna College.
Gyms with Jun: Episode One
Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ‘28 is starting a weekly series where he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10.