As tensions surrounding violence in Gaza continue to rise across the nation, community members at the Claremont Colleges speak out.
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Over 400 7C students protest, picket urging Pomona divestment from Israel
On Thursday morning at 7 a.m., Claremont College students began gathering outside Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center for “Shut Pom Down for Palestine,” part of a “global call” to action for divestment organized by Palestinian Youth Movement, National Students for Justice in Palestine and International People’s Assembly. This protest comes
5C endowments experience decreases of up to 14.5 percent in the 2022 fiscal year
Endowment funds across all Claremont Colleges experienced decreases of up to 14.5 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2021-22, according to a TSL analysis of the colleges’ public financial statements. Scripps reported the largest decrease of 14.5 percent in net endowment assets, while CMC’s endowment was the least affected, experiencing a
Pitzer community mourns recent student death
On Oct. 29 and Nov. 1, the Pitzer community honored Jesse Lopez PZ ’24, who passed away the previous Friday.
Faculty and alumni release statements on violence in Israel and Palestine, amass hundreds of signatures
Over the past two weeks, faculty members at the Claremont Colleges have responded to escalating violence in Palestine and Israel. Two groups of faculty members released statements on this violence — one expressing solidarity with Palestine and the other condemning Palestinian militant group Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel. In
Divest 5C files legal complaint against Pomona College
On Monday, Oct. 30, Claremont’s Divest 5C filed a legal complaint against Pomona College. In their complaint, students called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta to review Pomona’s investments and force the administration to divest its endowment from fossil fuels. 41 faculty and staff members signed in support of Divest
Hundreds of 7C students call for end to Gaza siege, demand Pomona financial disclosure, divestment from Israeli government
This Wednesday, over 350 Claremont Colleges students walked out of classes to demand that the 7Cs divest from companies and manufacturers that support the Israeli government, citing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The demonstration and delegation effort was part of a nationwide student walkout.
5C students mourn, express fear over violence in Gaza and Israel
In Claremont, Jewish students and organizations centered around Judaism on campus, as well as Palestinian students and groups supporting the Free Palestine movement, have expressed pain as they mourn those who have been killed by Hamas and the IDF. These groups have organized teach-ins, marches and vigils throughout the past week to express solidarity in painful times, even as tensions grow.
The banner bandit: Scripps banner burglaries result in $6,000 damages
Banner bandits struck on Scripps College’s campus — not once, but 21 times. The banners that once adorned the campus-wide lamp posts disappeared in late August and early September. These thefts resulted in $6,000 of total damages as well as additional work for staff to replace the banners. Students were
Pitzer Student Senate considers amendment allowing non-senators to write legislation
Pitzer Student Senate’s proposition 60-A-2 causes tension within the Senate because it would allow non-Senators to co-author legislation.