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.
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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.
‘Art in the Age of AI’ with professors Virginie Duzer, Mark Allen and Dustin Stokes
On March 25, the 5C Artists’ Coalition and the Pomona Student Union hosted an “Art in the Age of AI” talk at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center. The talk began with a short presentation by Dustin Stokes, who provided context on the mechanisms of generative AI. For the duration of the talk, student moderator Maggie Zhang PO ’26 asked Stokes and the other panelists questions about the relationship between art and artificial intelligence across various contexts and academic disciplines.
Beyond the headlines: Amanda Knox on grief, media and moving forward
When Amanda Knox took the stage at Scripps’ Garrison Theater on Wednesday, March 24, she didn’t just revisit the headlines — she reclaimed her story. Once cast as a global villain after the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, Knox reflected on the trauma of grief compounded by suspicion, media frenzy and a justice system that moved too quickly to judge.
‘Music for the Ocean’ reframes coral conservation at Pomona College
On March 29, Pomona College hosted “Music for the Ocean,” a multimedia concert blending live performance, animation and environmental research. Built around an original album by composer Chad Cannon, the event transformed scientific processes such as coral bleaching and heat stress into sound, creating an immersive experience that went beyond data alone.
Pitzer’s Kohoutek: Live music in a digital age
Pitzer College’s Kohoutek Music & Arts Festival, an annual student-led tradition, returned on Saturday, March 28, from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. the next day on Brant Field & Clock Tower Lawn.
The four student bands who took the stage were The G Strings, Coast, Stuck in a Jam and Noah’s Ark. Other non-student artists were Peter Harper, HAILE, Lottie’s Asha Imuno, Automatic and Ed Axel.
A coalition of 5C organizations inspire student action through Mutual Aid Bash
On Friday, March 6, 5C students gathered on Walker Beach for the Mutual Aid Bash — an event co-hosted by a variety of 5C organizations. During the Bash, clubs sold food and crafts, eventually pooling their money to donate to many important mutual aid organizations. Alongside the clubs, event organizers brought in community vendors as a source of direct aid. Collectively, everyone worked towards the common goal of raising awareness and funds for mutual aid organizations.
The Hive’s Soundbox team showcases student talent in their Spring Tiny Patio Concert
On March 6, the Hive opened its doors for another Tiny Patio Concert, featuring four acts composed of both student performers and bands. Hosted by the Hive’s Soundbox, a professional recording space, the show sought to highlight student talent.
Gazan poet Yahya Ashour reads and discusses poetry in the face of exile, displacement and violence
On Wednesday, March 11, students and faculty filtered into the Ena Thompson Room at Pomona College’s Crookshank Hall to listen to Palestinian poet and Pitzer visiting professor Yahya Ashour read a selection of his poems. Alongside stand-alone poems, he shared several from his e-book and manuscript, “A Gaza of Siege & Genocide.”