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.
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Wizards Weekly: Apr. 9, 2026
“Unrealistic Wizard Standards Drive Rampant Wizard Consumerism”
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.
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.”
Dean Chris Classic brings together campus hoopers in electric fashion
Who needs March Madness when we have the Dean Chris Classic? The 5C’s beloved annual 4v4 streetball tournament is back in full force for the third year in a row, this time with 16 teams. The event was an opportunity for 5C students and faculty to celebrate basketball, and celebrate they did as students danced to music while the DJ himself offered commentary for the games.
Ryan Long PO ’21 pitches in second World Baseball Classic, inches towards ultimate goal of Major League Baseball
Ryan Long PO ’21 recently pitched in his second World Baseball Classic (WBC) for Great Britain, and completed his fourth full season in Minor League Baseball last fall. From striking out MLB all-stars like Randy Arozarena to becoming the third-ever P-P alumnus to reach the Triple-A level, Long shared a conversation with TSL about his time at the WBC and the Baltimore Orioles Organization.
Pomona BSU town hall calls for administrative accountability amid incidents of racism
After increased incidents of racism on campus, Pomona’s Black Student Union convened with community members on March 25 to host a town hall, aiming to chart a path forward and bring attention to incidents of racism reported across academic and social spaces in recent months. BSU leadership listed out multiple demands, ranging from greater accountability mechanisms to more transparency, arguing that a failure of enforcement on campus is leading to ongoing harm for Black students on campus.
Where to? Professor Jody Valentine on time and ethical love
Aamanya Sejpal brings you along with a professor to their favorite spot on campus in a new human interest column, Where to? This week’s subject is classics professor Jody Valentine.
Letter to the editor: Conservative Students Face Harassment, The Student Life Makes It Worse
Conservative students at the 5Cs are facing intimidation and threats, and The Student Life has repeatedly chosen to downplay, ignore, or distort that reality. On September 11th, 2025, at a memorial honoring the murdered Charlie Kirk, a student interrupted the service to antagonize the individuals who were mourning. This was
OPINION: We’re not discussing February’s shootings. That has to change.
we cannot heal without discussing what has occurred,” writes Jessy Wallach PO ’29. “For better or worse, we are experienced at grieving these tragedies. Let us not grow experienced in having these incidents fail to register as tragedies at all.”