Close your eyes, and you can already picture the scene: a circle of foldable chairs, an eerie clinical glow of studio lights, maybe even an oversized clock sitting ominously in the center of the room. Jubilee and other media companies have drawn the attention of many 5C students for their jarring political debate videos.
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Mapping the history and future of the BDS movement with Shaheen Nassar’s presentation of “Beyond Recognition”
On Oct. 7, the two year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war, several organisations including 7C SWANA hosted guest speaker Shaheen Nassar, a member of the “Irvine 11,” for a talk at the Motley Coffeehouse titled “Beyond Recognition.” Over 100 students crowded into the Motley at 3pm to listen as Nassar detailed the historical context for the current situation in Gaza, and spoke to other issues including the Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) Movement.
¡Ándale! Pomona-Pitzer women’s basketball embark on a journey to make Spain tour a reality
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s basketball is headed to Spain for the program’s first-ever foreign tour, and senior Hens are leading the effort. With the winter season taking up nearly six months of the school year, athletes who are usually unable to study abroad are using the summer as a special opportunity to play basketball overseas.
P-P men’s soccer defeat CMS 2-1 to continue strong start to season
In the annual installation of the Sixth Street Rivalry game, Sagehens soccer came away with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Stags, with the winning goal scored in the 79th minute by Sebastian Lee Jara PO ’29. The spirit of competition was palpable throughout the game, and the teams tallied a total of five yellow cards and 18 fouls at the final whistle.
CMC’s Robert Day Sciences Center opens nearly four years after breaking ground
This fall, the Robert Day Sciences Center (RDSC) at Claremont McKenna College has officially opened after starting construction nearly four years ago.
Office Hours for the Soul: Learning “you don’t matter” from Professor Fanthome
Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 shares unexpected advice from Eduard Fanthome, Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Analysis at Pitzer College. Giacoma describes Fanthome’s teaching origin story as one worthy of “Netflix miniseries,” and she suggests the advice he offers may be just as profound.
OPINION: You should judge a book by its cover
The age-old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” is a good directive in general life, but Elias Diwan PO ’28 argues we can leave that judgement to the door when it comes to actual books. Book covers have become a site for formulation and homogenization, Diwan believes that we shouldn’t leave the cover at the door.
P-P sport expenses: How rosters and post season travel affect the budget
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) athletics experienced significant fluctuations in expenses from the 2022-23 to the 2023-24 season. With a 364 percent increase in expenses for baseball between seasons and a $241,340 decrease for football, patterns emerge for athletes and students alike.
Pomona responds to false bomb threat before Shen Yun performance
The non-profit dance company Shen Yun came to Pomona College on March 30 and was met with a false bomb threat.
5C STEM students face uncertain futures amidst NIH funding freeze
A funding freeze on the National Institutes of Health has impacted 5C students’ internship acquisition and job prospects.