After months of confidential conversations, Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University (CGU) enter exclusive negotiations and began discussing a potential partnership with community members.
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Pomona announces resolution of OCR complaint, policy changes to come
On Dec. 10, Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr announced a resolution agreement to a Title VI complaint received by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in April 2024, which alleged that Jewish students were experiencing antisemitism on campus.
7C Chaplaincy under review, students speak out
Trays of Italian food and a roaring fireplace greeted the 30 students who provided their feedback on the Claremont Colleges Chaplaincy at the McAlister Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Know your worth: What the 5Cs bring to the local economy
Claremont has long been synonymous with higher education. As the “city of trees and PhDs,” the tiny town on the border of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire has been influenced by the colleges that have called it home since their founding in 1887.
As another school year nears its halfway point, TSL spoke with various stakeholders in the community to better understand the impact students and faculty at the 5Cs have on the local economy.
CSWA affirms support for Starbucks union strike
On Nov. 13., Starbucks Workers United (SWU) initiated a strike against Starbucks. The Claremont Student Worker Alliance (CSWA) supports this fight and has made recent efforts to pressure Starbucks-affiliated stores on campus to terminate their contracts with the supplier.
New decorations policy for The Motley awaits administrative finalization
After a year of discussions regarding the future of decorations at Scripps College’s Motley Coffeehouse, a new policy is currently being finalized by the Scripps administration.
‘We don’t believe that bodies are inherently sexual’: Pitzer students campaign for topless pool hours
Three Pitzer College students presented a discussion for topless pool hours during a Pitzer Student Senate Open Forum on Nov. 9.
The Claremont Colleges Services hosts public forums as Campus Safety director search continues
The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) held a series of public presentations in early November for its Director of Campus Safety opening.
New grant from the city of Claremont helps local businesses prevent break-ins
In recent months, some local businesses fearing break-ins have received funding from the city for shatter-proof window films through the Storefront Vandalism Prevention Business Grant Program.
5C student organizations host first Leftist Coffee Hour
Student organizations from across the 5Cs gathered at the Motley Coffeehouse on Friday, Nov. 7 for the first 5C “Leftist Coffee Hour.”