The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) gave Claremont McKenna College (CMC) the second-place spot on its 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, a report that rates the free speech climates at college and university campuses nationwide. CMC received a passing “B-” grade from FIRE, while all of the other undergraduate Claremont Colleges received failing “F” grades.
Of the 261 colleges surveyed, Pitzer College ranked 160th, Scripps College ranked 167th, Harvey Mudd College ranked 184th and Pomona College ranked 226th. While the other Claremont Colleges saw increases in their rankings compared to last year, CMC dropped by one rank, losing its first-place spot to the University of Chicago.
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Pomona College to host California gubernatorial debate: Here’s what to know
On Tuesday, April 28, Pomona College will host the first of four California gubernatorial debates in Bridges Auditorium. 5C students, faculty and administration eagerly anticipate the event, and student political organizations will put on related events such as watch parties and post-debate panels.
Only Pomona students were allowed to enter the selective ticket application to attend the debate in person, but student groups such as the Claremont College’s League of Women Voters (LWV) and 5C Democrats will host watch parties for others to engage in dialogue surrounding the debate.
5C student groups gear up for 2020 Democratic primary
As the 2020 presidential campaign intensifies, passionate student activists from three political organizations across the five colleges — Claremont for Elizabeth Warren, Claremont for Bernie Sanders and Democrats of the Claremont Colleges — are working hard to marshall student support.
Lindsey Graham’s U.S. Senate challenger pitches Scripps students on his chances
Lindsey Graham’s Senate challenger Jaime Harrison spoke to 5C students about his policy proposals and South Carolina politics.
Recount names 5C student as state Democratic delegate
Shayok Chakraborty PO ’19 won a race to be a state Democratic delegate in a recount, after narrowly losing the race in the initial count.
Student groups register voters at the 5Cs ahead of midterm elections
In preparation for the midterm elections coming this November, several student groups across all the Claremont Colleges have been actively helping students register to vote and attain their absentee ballots this past month. Groups such as 5C Democrats, College Community Action Network, Laspa Center for Leadership, 5C Planned Parenthood, and