The closure of Scripps College’s Motley Coffeehouse earlier this month, prompted by administrative concern about pro-Palestinian political organizing within the space, continues to stir debate on campus. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, over 40 students joined the 5C Student and Worker Alliance in expressing their frustrations with administration and demanding transparency
Author: Nitya Gupta
Four students forced to relocate from Oldenborg dorm accommodations to make room for isolation housing
The unexpected relocation of students from Pomona College’s Oldenborg dormitories to make space for isolation housing has sparked frustration and concern among students over the school’s handling of on-campus housing. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, four students living in Oldenborg dorm accommodations were notified via email that they would have to
7C students rally as Pitzer College Council votes for academic boycott of Israeli universities
On April 11, about 200 7C students rallied at Pitzer’s McConnell Apron for the college to enact an academic boycott on all Israeli universities.
Mudders Against Murder: Student group stands against Harvey Mudd’s ties with defense and weapons companies
A newly formed organization called Mudders Against Murder released a petition titled Mudders Against Murder: No Labor for Genocide on Mar. 23.
Examining arranged marriage and casteism: Insights from Netflix’s ‘Indian Matchmaking’
CMC’s CARE Center hosted an event on casteism on Mar. 21, using the show ‘Indian Matchmaking’ as a starting point in the discussion.
‘The Making of the American Calorie & Metabolic Metrics of Empire’: Dr. Athia Choudhury discusses the rise of the calorie and modern diet culture
On Mar. 6, Pomona College’s Gender and Women Studies Department hosted a talk by Dr. Athia Choudhury on diet culture and the rise of the calorie.
Harvey Mudd College inaugurates Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard as its sixth president
On Mar. 1, Harvey Mudd College President Harriet B. Nembhard was officially inaugurated in a ceremony at Pomona’s Big Bridges Auditorium.
Dozens of students participate in a die-in in solidarity with Palestinians, delaying inauguration of Harvey Mudd President
On Mar. 1, a die-in demonstration regarding divestment from Israel delayed the inauguration ceremony of Harvey Mudd College President Harriet B. Nembhard.
Over 120 Students rally for Harvey Mudd College to cut ties with Starbucks
On Feb. 22, over 120 students gathered at Harvey Mudd College to condemn the college’s relationship with Starbucks due to the company’s associations with Israel and treatment of unionized employees.
Pitzer College Student Senate passes resolution to suspend study abroad program with University of Haifa in a 34:1 vote
On Sunday, Feb. 11, the Pitzer College Student Senate passed a resolution to suspend Pitzer’s study abroad program with the University of Haifa in Israel. The legislation, Resolution 60-R-5, passed by a 34:1 majority vote with no abstentions. It now awaits approval from the Pitzer College Council, and if it