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.
Arts & Culture
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.
‘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.
Perspectives from Claremont: Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations and the myth of the great man
In the wake of a New York Times investigation showing that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and children, including Dolores Huerta, Zara Seldon PO ‘29 examines the consequences of lionizing the men at the center of political movements with the help of United Farmworkers union members and Professors.
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.
Stories Retold: Can Artificial Intelligence create authentic translations?
How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) being implemented into literary translation? Ava Chambers ’28 discusses the recent implementation of AI in the translation process, impacting affordability and efficiency, but also raising questions about quality and valuation of translation jobs. Nevertheless, translation is an invaluable part of sharing stories that cannot be entirely supplanted.
5Cs After Dark: Hot, horny, and hesitant
Does your “situationship” have a fear of commitment? Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 and Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 have definitely been in your shoes, so they’re tackling everything from dating labels to casual flings this week in their column, “5Cs After Dark.”