The era of students piling into city subsidized Ubers for under three dollars might be coming to a close. The program, Claremont Dial-a-Ride, which has provided waivers within Uber is facing challenges and cuts from the Pomona Valley Transportation Authority and Claremont City council due to ballooning costs from rampant student use.
Arts & Culture
Laura K. Field sheds light on belief systems within MAGA
On April 8, Laura K. Field — author of “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right” — took to the podium to share her experiences with intellectual conservatism and the emergence of extremism.
Poem of ecstasy: Sakaguchi Ango and ‘Discourse on Decadence’
How does the individual interact with their culture’s moral decrees, and what happens when they decide to tear themselves loose from it? Leslie Tong PO ‘29 discusses Sakaguchi Ango’s Discourse on Decadence and how it relates to the historical context in which it was written.
The Daily Palette: The lasting effects of ‘Atomic Dragons’
Exploring the Cold War and its effects now, Meiya Rollins PO ’29 reflects on the exhibition “Atomic Dragons” at the Pitzer Art Galleries. From her previous readings in her curation class, she was instantly tethered to Judtih Dancoff’s work. Judith Dancoff narrates her own experiences of her father working on the Manhattan Project with Oppenheimer. Rollins describes the letters between Dancoff’s father and Oppenheimer in the piece, “The Dancoff Factor,” where they are a “window into their relationship with each other and their work. It was work that slowly killed them, but quickly destroyed the lives of so many.”
PACIFIC’s 2026 conference explores the future of U.S.-China relations
The Pomona America China Initiative for International Cooperation (PACIFIC) held its 2026 conference on April 4, inviting professors from colleges in both the United States and China to discuss the current state and future of U.S.-China relations.
Through film and community, Caribbean Short Film Fest actualizes representation at the 5Cs
On April 4, OBSA brought the Caribbean Film Fest Short Film Showcase to CMC’s auditorium. Through the event, students witnessed a range of films — showcasing the breadth and depth of Caribbean history, culture and diaspora.
Animated Film Features: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ not the smoothest launch
In a departure from the usual anime movie fare, Columnist Joon Kim PO ’26 blasts off into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond as he takes a look at Illumination and Nintendo’s newest endeavor: the long-awaited sequel to the original “Super Mario Bros Movie” from 2023. He appreciates the creative set pieces and various homages to the video games in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” yet finds that the cavalcade of references ultimately distract from the otherwise barebones plot.
Pomona College’s cognitive science major lottery is a ‘nightmare’
Coming to Pomona College, current first-years did not know that majoring in cognitive science would require winning a lottery. This academic year, Pomona’s Linguistics and Cognitive Science Department started limiting the number of students who can major in cognitive science. Interest in the once small major has tripled over the last ten years while faculty size has stagnated. For the past two years, requests to the Faculty Position Advisory Committee for additional faculty positions have been denied by administration.
The feminine mystique: Does it matter that Sex and the City fails the Bechdel test?
Can you call yourself a feminist and enjoy Sex and the City? Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 investigates the changing rhetoric around her favorite comfort show through a lens of modern feminism and cultural legacy.
2026 DEI Statistics: Putting TSL’s demographic data in context
Though TSL is quick to cover breaking news about diverse populations, their most recent demographics report reveals the clear lack of diversity in their staff. “Inclusivity must go beyond accepting every application to TSL, which is how the paper currently operates. Instead, TSL must intentionally encourage applicants from communities present on campus but underrepresented in the paper,” write Vivian Fan PO ’28 and Ila Assegaf PO ’28.