As Black History Month came to a close this February, the Black Student Unions of Pitzer College and Scripps College called out their administrations for a lack of support for Black students on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1, respectively. Pitzer’s Black Student Union (BSU) released a seven-page document
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Snow-mont? With Southern California blizzard, 5Cs get first snowfall in decades
For the first time in over 50 years, the Claremont Colleges witnessed weather phenomena highly unusual in the city of trees and PhDs: snow falling on campus. On Wednesday, March 1, around 1 p.m., a cold afternoon drew congregations of eager students when large flakes of snow started falling on
Pomona gifted historical collection from Civil Rights legend Myrlie Evers-Williams PO ’68
On Feb. 9, Pomona College announced that prominent civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams PO ’68 donated an archival collection of her life and work during the civil rights era to the school. The collection, which will eventually be housed in Honnold Mudd Library, includes thousands of artifacts that “offer tangible
New CMC group to improve social life announced after controversial resolution and committee termination
On Feb. 12, Claremont McKenna College’s Committee to Consider the Resolution on the Protection of CMC Social Life officially dissolved. The committee was established in late January at an ASCMC Senate meeting to address CMC party culture through the passing of a controversial resolution proposed by Austin Andersen CM ’25
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
Intimidation, surveillance and unlawful termination: new ULPs allege subcontracted workers take brunt of Pitzer’s union busting
In a series of demonstrations throughout the week, dozens of Claremont College students, Pitzer College workers and union leaders called Pitzer administrators’ and trustees’ attention to an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) filed by the union Tuesday. The protesters alleged the college broke federal labor law by discharging two dining workers who supported the union.
ASCMC resolution to return to pre-pandemic social life sparks controversy
On Feb. 6, students crowded into the Mary Pickford Auditorium for the Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College (ASCMC) weekly Senate meeting to discuss a resolution proposed by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps student-athlete Austin Andersen CM ’25 on Jan. 23. The resolution demands that the Dean of Students Office (DOS) lift “arbitrary and
Sherrilyn Ifill and Penny Lee Dean announced as 2023 Pomona commencement speakers
In a Jan. 31 email to the Pomona College community, President Gabi Starr announced the Commencement speakers for the Class of 2023: civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill and Hall of Fame swimmer Penny Lee Dean PO ’77. The pair will receive honorary degrees and address the graduating class during the
Athenas water polo roast and serve Sunbirds 11-8 in home opener victory
Athenas apply the SPF to block the Sunbirds as CMS shades Fresno State 11-8 in home opener victory.
TSL announces spring 2023 editorial board
After serving in nine roles across four sections, the spring 2023 editorial board is ready to take the helm. Hannah Weaver SC ’24 now leads TSL as editor-in-chief after working in news, sports and arts & culture. Averi Sullivan PO ’23 has become managing editor of news and opinions after years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. Gerrit Punt PO ’24 steps into managing editor of arts & culture and sports after shining as an arts & culture editor.