A liberal arts education values knowledge for its own sake, cultivating well-rounded citizens beyond the narrow confines of pre-professionalism. Yet Anna Yost PO ’28 argues that both pre-professional students and academia-focused students at Pomona are disconnected from practical skills necessary outside the classroom.
Tag: Academics
The pains of season-ending injuries for P-P athletes
For many athletes, playing a sport in college is the pinnacle of their athletic career, and it may be the last time that they play at a competitive level. But varsity athletes at Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) are all too familiar with having their careers cut short by season-ending injuries.
The 5Cs Class of 2028 by the numbers
This fall, TSL surveyed first-years from throughout the 5Cs to take a glimpse at the Class of 2028. From demographic info like race, sexuality and family background to lifestyle choices like dating habits or drugs and alcohol use, the survey chronicles some key aspects of the newest members of the
OPINION: Participation grades should extend beyond speaking in class
The participation grade is an arbitrary grading component designed exclusively for extroverts, argues Tess McHugh PO ‘25.
OPINION: It’s not just you, syllabus week sucks
The first couple weeks of school are popularly assumed to be the easiest of the semester. That assumption, argues Maggie McBride PO ‘23, is entirely wrong.
OPINION: No, Scripps classes aren’t easier
The trope that Scripps classes are easy isn’t a “fun stereotype,” writes Eliza Powers PO ‘25 – it’s highly sophisticated coded misogyny.
OPINION: When it comes to self-care vs. academics, you can have both
Amid a stressful return to campus, students should not feel guilty about making time for themselves and understand that academics and self-care do not need to be in conflict, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: We need more women-specific academic programs at the 5Cs
The Claremont Colleges must devote more resources to female students’ academic development and to programs that confront systemic challenges in academia, argues Yutong Niu PO ’23.
OPINION: It’s okay to not be happy back on campus
A return to campus has brought new challenges coupled with romanticized expectations, says Abby Loiselle PO ’23.
OPINION: When it comes to academic teamwork, collaborate with caution
While Harvey Mudd College’s approach of collaboration for school work has its benefits, beware of the often overlooked downsides, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.