When book columnist Reia Li PO ‘24 first read Nghi Vo’s novel, “The Chosen and the Beautiful” (2021), she had mixed feelings. It wasn’t until she read Vo’s next book, “Siren Queen” (2022), that she understood why.
Author: Reia Li
Claremont students organize with local tenants for permanent eviction protections
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, over 20 members of the 5C student group Inclusive Claremont joined Claremont Tenants United to advocate for stronger renter protections at the first of two listening sessions held by the City. Tenants of Monarch Terrace apartments pushed for the city of Claremont to organize these listening
Queer Asian Reads: Spirits unleashed in Zen Cho’s fantasy masterpiece
Columnist Reia Li PO ‘24 wanted a way to connect to Chinese traditions despite being physically separated from their place of origin. “Spirit Abroad,” a collection of short stories that puts Chinese and Malaysian mythological creatures in more modern contexts, allowed her to do just that.
Pomona grants swipe access to SOCA, halts plans to divide lounge amid student organizing
Pomona confirmed they will not build a wall through the SOCA Lounge and that students of color will soon be able to request swipe access.
Facing potential litigation, Claremont denies state’s claim that it broke housing laws over Larkin Place
The Claremont City Council is defending its decision to reject granting an easement to Larkin Place, a proposed affordable housing development, after being accused of violating state of California housing law.
Monarch Terrace residents get relief from eviction threats, following Claremont city council’s eviction moratorium
The Claremont City Council voted Tuesday evening to adopt a temporary urgency ordinance banning “renovictions” — forced evictions for renovation purposes — for six months, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, when COVID-19 tenant protections expire in Los Angeles County. The vote comes after months of organizing by residents of Monarch Terrace
5C students rally behind Claremont residents facing eviction at Claremont City Council
Dozens of Claremont residents face imminent eviction, through a loophole in tenant protection law which prompted a vote Tuesday evening to draft the ordinance. a vote Tuesday evening to draft the ordinance.
What’s going on with Larkin Place? Legal troubles loom for Claremont over affordable housing initiative
Throughout Claremont’s residential areas, many homes have signs on their front lawns reflecting both support and opposition for Larkin Place, a proposed affordable housing development for vulnerable populations in the city.
¿Qué está pasando con Larkin Place? Problemas legales acechan a Claremont relacionados a su nuevo proyecto de viviendas económicas
En la zona residencial de Claremont, muchas casas tienen letreros en sus jardines que muestran apoyo u oposición hacia Larkin Place, un proyecto de desarrollo de viviendas económicamente accesibles para comunidades marginadas en la ciudad.
Climate strike rally encourages 5Cs to ‘Speak Out’
In solidarity with over 500 Climate Strikes happening worldwide, dozens of students from across the Claremont Colleges gathered last Friday at Pomona College’s Walker Beach to participate in a climate strike rally and share their personal experiences with climate change.