It’s well past midnight, and MJ Newsom’s still not asleep—in fact, he’s in the middle of memorizing the height, weight, hometown, grade and stats of Pomona-Pitzer’s (P-P) starting quarterback. Who is Newsom, and why does he even care? Well, he’s P-P’s new play-by-play broadcaster, making a spotting board for Grady Russo.
News
Small fire breaks out at CMC, no injuries
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a small fire in Marks Hall at Claremont McKenna College this morning. The fire activated the sprinkler system just before 8:00 a.m., and the fire department is still determining the fire’s cause.
CMC selection committee begins search process for new president
Hiram Chodosh is stepping down as CMC president at the end of this school year, which means the search to fill the position is underway. The selection committee is comprised of faculty, trustees and a student representative who will hold community forums in the fall and ultimately make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
Budget cuts to federal agencies threaten California fire management
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is facing funding cuts from the Trump Administration that will affect its ability to provide life-saving data on natural disasters, which will be especially devastating for California during fire season.
TSL crossword constructor Adrianne Baik debuts puzzle in The New York Times
On Friday, June 20, TSL crossword constructor Adrianne Baik HM ’27 made her New York Times crossword debut. Her debut is further distinguished by the poignant dedication of the puzzle to her close friend, Arjun Vattipalli HM ’27, who passed away last fall. She shared that creating the puzzle served as a tribute to her friend’s memory, as well as a celebration of the bond they shared through their mutual love of puzzles.
Despite federal uncertainty, Pomona and Pitzer remain top Fulbright producers
Pomona and Pitzer Colleges finished the year as top Fulbright-producing institutions, maintaining their reputation amidst unprecedented uncertainty for the program. 18 Pomona students and 18 Pitzer students were awarded the prestigious fellowship this year.
Spring 2025 pre-registration wrapped
TSL’s data desk compiled some of the data from this year’s registration at the Claremont Colleges.
ASCMC Senate votes to keep executive vice president after investigatory committee accuses her of misappropriating funds
Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College Executive Vice President Amrit Dhaliwal CM ’27 was caught misappropriating funds, leaving her future in office uncertain.
Meet Pomona and Scripps Colleges’ 2025-2026 student body presidents
Pomona and Scripps Colleges held their student government elections this April.
Admitted students days bring incoming freshmen to 5C campuses
Over the past two weeks, students admitted to the Claremont Colleges arrived on campus to get their first taste of the 5C experience.