Beginning with this year’s freshman class, students at Claremont McKenna College will not be able to pursue majors in specific STEM fields including chemistry, neuroscience or biology. Instead, the majors have been replaced by a single “Integrated Sciences” major. The change, which follows CMC’s decision to pull out of the
Author: Kahani Malhotra
Wildfires run rampant through Southern California, causing concern for 5C community
All statistics in this story are updated as of Thursday, Sept. 19. For the latest information, click here. California is no stranger to wildfires, with more than 7,500 wildfires tearing through the state in 2023, and 2024 being no different. Around the 5Cs, this year’s fire season has led to
Pomona implements new security policies, moves convocation amid protests
Following a year characterized by student protests and tension with administration, Pomona College has implemented numerous changes to its safety and security policies, including revisions to student swipe card access, masking regulations and increased security presence. The changes follow a tense spring semester on Pomona’s campus after criticism from students
CMC students approve resolution condemning April 5 student arrests
CMC students voted to pass a resolution responding to the April 5 arrests of twenty students at Pomona College.
ASCMC Senate approves student resolution on Pomona protests
On Monday, April 15, the ASCMC Senate voted to pass a student resolution written in response to the April 5 arrests of 20 5C students at Pomona College.
A warm welcome to the 5C class of 2028
The 5Cs released admission decisions to tens of thousands of hopeful applicants looking to continue their academic journeys in Claremont in mid-March.
Say ‘hei’ to Oldenborg Dining Hall’s new Finnish language table
On Wednesday, March 20, Oldenborg hosted the first session of its new Finnish language table, an effort championed by Xuehuai He PO ‘25 and Rowan Norenberg PO ‘27.
‘Not ready to eat’: New sign at McConnell tells diners to wash their fruit
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Pitzer College’s McConnell Dining Hall, a recently added sign sits beside the tubs of apples, oranges and bananas: “Fruit is not ready to eat. Needs to be washed to eat.” The sign was put up by General Manager Miguel Menjivar and Executive Chef Marcos
Is love blind?: 5C sophomores search for love at the 2026 Dating Game
Sophomore students at the 5Cs searched for love on Mar. 1 through the 2026 Dating Game hosted at Claremont McKenna College.
‘Come rain or shine’: 270 5C students walk out of classes to support ASPC referendum
Over 270 students donning masks, raincoats and umbrellas walked out of classes into the pouring rain Monday afternoon in support of the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) referendum on whether Pomona should divest from companies, including weapons manufacturers, that support the “apartheid system within the state of Israel.” The