Born in Paris, France in 1938, Monique Saigal-Escudero is an Emerita Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Pomona College. At just three years old, during the peak of Hitler’s reign in Europe, her grandmother threw her on a train headed for a small city in Southwestern France: an act that ultimately saved her life. Her passion for storytelling would soon bring her back to this history, and once again place her grandmother’s courageousness front and center in her life.
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Claremont Mosaic: Blending the personal and political: Professor Sean Diament’s journey from homelessness and addiction to higher education
Politics professor Sean Diament tells his story of his journey to higher education, from overcoming homelessness and drug addiction to finding his passion for teaching.
Claremont Mosaic: Steve and Brenda Reynolds
Walk into the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) and you’re likely to find Steve and Brenda Reynolds engaged in lively conversation with students and staff. For the Reynoldses, the gym is not only emblematic of their love for sports but also of their love for the Sagehen community.
Get your gavel out: 5C mock trial teams look forward to championship tournament and reflect on successful seasons
Mock trial teams from both Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College (CMC) have advanced to the Opening Round Championship Series Tournament (ORCS) in Los Angeles this March. Both teams received their bid following successes at the American Mock Trial Association’s Regional Tournament on Feb. 10 and 11. For Pomona and
The Coop Fountain reopens for the spring semester
Pomona College’s Coop Fountain cafe, known around campus as “the Coop,” has reopened for the spring semester following a month-long closure last fall that resulted from campus-wide staffing shortages. While the reopening sparked excitement across campus for community members who frequent the restaurant, it also raised questions about the current
Mobilizing, finding hope and having courageous conversations: Linda Sarsour’s discussion on Palestinian Liberation
On Thursday, Jan. 25, Pomona Student Union (PSU) hosted renowned author and activist Linda Sarsour for “A Discussion on Palestinian Liberation.” Zyad Sibai PO ’25, co-vice president of PSU development and operations, moderated the talk, which took place at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theatre and featured a lively group of