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Special Projects
‘We can’t talk about that here’: Stories of surveillance and censorship in higher education
A common misconception of higher education is that it takes place in an “ivory tower,” separated from the reality of human life. Unfortunately, there is often hostility toward scholars; in the United States alone, there have been discussions of banning American research projects involving Chinese scientists and of cutting funding for political reasons. I spoke with Pomona College professor Alana Felton and Pitzer College professor Emily Matteson to uncover experiences with surveillance and censorship in our own academic communities.
The Claremont Orientalist: White men at the 5Cs who only pursue women of color
“Ugh, look who just passed by.” “Who?” “The guy with the Asian fetish.” “Which one?” I wish this weren’t a real exchange I had with my friends. Unfortunately, there are too many white men on campus who share a reputation for exclusively pursuing women of color. I decided to interview
City limits: No, Claremont’s $2.50 Uber rides haven’t gone away — yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MULTIMEDIA: The Hive’s Soundbox team showcases student talent in their Spring Tiny Patio Concert
On March 6, The Hive held its annual Tiny Patio Concert, a spin on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. In this video, TSL’s Multimedia team captures this vibrant environment by interviewing multiple participants and performers who share their thoughts on taking part in projects and initiatives that highlight student artists.
MULTIMEDIA: 5CEJ Field Day draws student support for renewable energy switch at the 5Cs
On February 28, 5C Environmental Justice organized a “Field Day” at Walker Beach, encouraging students to learn more about their renewable energy “Claremont OFF Fossil Fuels” campaign. In this video, the TSL Multimedia team highlights the 15 environmental and political clubs and organizations from across the consortium who took part in the event to support 5CEJ’s campaign and build community in an afternoon of music, lawn games and outreach.
MULTIMEDIA: In the CLMA gallery, Prageeta Sharma finds a language for abstraction and loss
On Feb. 21, the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art hosted its newest exhibition, “She Opens the Door: Women Artists and Writers Shape Language and Space.” In this video, TSL’s Multimedia team takes us behind the scenes of the exhibition curated by Chloe Martinez, poet-in-residence and Claremont McKenna lecturer in religious studies.