Across the 5Cs, students celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival by gathering for moon-viewing parties, making shiratama dango and mooncakes, playing mahjong, and drinking tea. This year, the celebrations carried another meaning. With Oldenborg’s closure scattering some of the cultural communities that once formed there, students are finding new ways to recreate spaces where people can gather naturally and feel at home.
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Ava Neal releases debut album “Upstream”
With a total of eight songs, Neal’s debut folk album “Upstream” features lyrical writing and melodic harmonies. The album art depicting Neal’s body trailing off into a branching stream is a nod to the central theme of her album: the unpredictable river of life.
Low-rise jeans and limeade bring 2000s vibes back to The Motley
A line of people snaked out of the Motley Coffeehouse on Sept. 18, where students dressed in bright colors, fishnet gloves and striped clothing waited for specialty drinks at the Motley’s opening party. This semester, the theme was “Back 2 Skool,” inspired by the Hulu show “PEN15.”
The Benton’s newest exhibition is designed to be heard
“Tender Shield,” a new exhibition by Davina Semo, opened on Sept. 19 at the Benton Museum of Art, featuring artistic bells on the museum’s back patio and large bronze reliefs inside its Art Hall. It will be on view through June 27, 2027.
Agrivoltaics: Sparking innovation in a cornfield near you
On the evening of Sept. 17, The Hive and Innovate Claremont co-sponsored “Agrivoltaics: Farming Food and Energy and Together,” centered on Agrivoltaics pioneer Rose Olivas.
Collaboration with University of Tokyo newspaper: The world of manga expands to the classroom
Founded in 1920 as the Imperial University Newspaper, the Todai Shimbun (University of Tokyo Newspaper, 東京大学新聞) now marks its 106th year as the newspaper of Japan’s leading university. We report on campus news, sports, culture, and academic affairs, while covering the university community with independence and informing students, faculty, and the wider public. Collaboration with overseas universities and the launch of our English-language publication reflects our continued commitment to accessibility and engagement with a broader global readership.
The Student Life and the Todai Shimbun are excited to connect student journalism in Tokyo and Claremont, California. Through collaboration across time zones and over language barriers, our cross-publication project aims to increase global understanding of different cultures and their distinct writing styles. We are happy to expose readers in California to the lives and perspectives of university students in Tokyo, and vice versa, building the foundation for future international connections!
A home in many languages: Remembering Oldenborg
The destruction of the Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations, a language house and dining hall where students practice foreign languages, is set to begin in May. Following its demolition, Pomona College has a $125 million plan to build a newer version of Oldenborg: the Center for Global Engagement (CGE).
Scripps Dances 2026: A tribute to Martha Graham
With opening night on Friday, April 17, and two shows on Saturday, Scripps Dances 2026 showcased a mix of student, faculty and guest works. While the event is a staple of Scripps’ usual programming, this year’s showcase stood out for its honoring of choreographer Martha Graham, a pioneer of modern dance.
Student bands breathe life into prom at KSPC’s ‘Centennial Circus’
On April 18, KSPC — the 5Cs’ broadcasting radio station — hosted its annual themed prom, “Centennial Circus.” While this year’s theme fit perfectly alongside KSPC’s other typical, silly prom themes, the set list set this prom apart: a lineup made entirely of student bands and artists.
Creating and letting go: Tibetan monks share message of impermanence at Benton Museum
From Wednesday, April 15, to Friday, April 17, monks from the historic Gaden Shartse Monastery in India visited Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art. Their ceremony centered around a large mandala as well as guided meditations and valuable lessons throughout. On Friday, the mandala was symbolically disassembled, providing a teaching on the impermanence of life.