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Coop fountain stands tall during the day with students working around it.
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February 6, 2026 1:39 amFebruary 6, 2026 4:14 am

Coop Fountain operations at risk following destruction of Oldenborg Center next academic year

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Plans to destroy Pomona College’s Oldenborg Center in the 2026-2027 academic school year could threaten operations at the Coop Fountain, according to student representatives familiar with the situation. As part of the college’s Global Pomona initiative, Oldenborg will be replaced with the Center for Global Engagement, a facility meant to encourage both global and local partnerships among students and faculty. But one detail in the building’s plans has alarmed students: unlike Oldenborg, the new center will not have an industrial kitchen.

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Annabelle Ink, June Hsu, and Jada Shavers pose for a photo in the arches around Frary dining hall.
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February 7, 2025 2:38 amFebruary 7, 2025 9:50 am

Meet TSL’s spring 2025 editorial board

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This semester, June Hsu PO ’25, Annabelle Ink PO ’26 and Jada Shavers SC ’26 will lead TSL’s editorial board.

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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. 
“It reflects some of our most important, enduring values: civic engagement and active participation in the democratic process. This is Pomona living its mission in real time,” Starr said in a video announcing the event.

Words by Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic by PJ James
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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. 
“It reflects some of our most important, enduring values: civic engagement and active participation in the democratic process. This is Pomona living its mission in real time,” Starr said in a video announcing the event.

Words by Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic by PJ James
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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. “It reflects some of our most important, enduring values: civic engagement and active participation in the democratic process. This is Pomona living its mission in real time,” Starr said in a video announcing the event. Words by Chloe Kiparsky | Graphic by PJ James Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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This week at TSL:

News covered Pomona’s ongoing housing crisis with students bidding thousands of dollars and internships for time-slots as well as the new Justice Education Center director and the future of Pitzer’s Inside Out program.

Sports highlighted the recent success of the ski and snowboard team and featured a story arguing that the dedication required to be a Division III athlete deserves greater institutional support.

Opinions featured an op-ed exploring the tension between food influencers with the gutting of SNAP benefits 

In Arts & Culture, we showcased the Blaremont fashion show at the Benton Art Museum, organized by the Office of Black Student Affairs. In columns, A&C’s very own feature editor, Audrey Green, wrote about her favorite Studio Ghibli movie, “Whisper of the Heart.” 

Filmed & edited by Bianca Mirica and Isabella Leyton | Read more at the link in our bio.
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This week at TSL: News covered Pomona’s ongoing housing crisis with students bidding thousands of dollars and internships for time-slots as well as the new Justice Education Center director and the future of Pitzer’s Inside Out program. Sports highlighted the recent success of the ski and snowboard team and featured a story arguing that the dedication required to be a Division III athlete deserves greater institutional support. Opinions featured an op-ed exploring the tension between food influencers with the gutting of SNAP benefits In Arts & Culture, we showcased the Blaremont fashion show at the Benton Art Museum, organized by the Office of Black Student Affairs. In columns, A&C’s very own feature editor, Audrey Green, wrote about her favorite Studio Ghibli movie, “Whisper of the Heart.” Filmed & edited by Bianca Mirica and Isabella Leyton | Read more at the link in our bio.
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A common misconception of higher education is that it takes place in an “ivory tower,” separated from the reality of human life. Unfortunately, scholars have faced unprecedented hostility in recent times. 

Diego Monge PO ‘29 interviewed two professors at the 5Cs to discover their experiences with surveillance and censorship.

Words by Diego Monge | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
A common misconception of higher education is that it takes place in an “ivory tower,” separated from the reality of human life. Unfortunately, scholars have faced unprecedented hostility in recent times. 

Diego Monge PO ‘29 interviewed two professors at the 5Cs to discover their experiences with surveillance and censorship.

Words by Diego Monge | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
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A common misconception of higher education is that it takes place in an “ivory tower,” separated from the reality of human life. Unfortunately, scholars have faced unprecedented hostility in recent times. Diego Monge PO ‘29 interviewed two professors at the 5Cs to discover their experiences with surveillance and censorship. Words by Diego Monge | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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“There is a slightly disturbing minority of people who created a sense of campus culture [that makes] women of color feel a little worried or uncomfortable,” said Student A. 

Student A is one of five women interviewed about their perspectives on white men at the 5Cs who exclusively pursue women of color. 

“The Orientalist can now travel without leaving Claremont. For him, a woman can be reduced to a tool for his own intellectual or moral flourishing,” writes Ila Assegaf PO ‘28.

Words by Ila Assegaf | Visual by PJ James
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
“There is a slightly disturbing minority of people who created a sense of campus culture [that makes] women of color feel a little worried or uncomfortable,” said Student A. 

Student A is one of five women interviewed about their perspectives on white men at the 5Cs who exclusively pursue women of color. 

“The Orientalist can now travel without leaving Claremont. For him, a woman can be reduced to a tool for his own intellectual or moral flourishing,” writes Ila Assegaf PO ‘28.

Words by Ila Assegaf | Visual by PJ James
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“There is a slightly disturbing minority of people who created a sense of campus culture [that makes] women of color feel a little worried or uncomfortable,” said Student A. Student A is one of five women interviewed about their perspectives on white men at the 5Cs who exclusively pursue women of color. “The Orientalist can now travel without leaving Claremont. For him, a woman can be reduced to a tool for his own intellectual or moral flourishing,” writes Ila Assegaf PO ‘28. Words by Ila Assegaf | Visual by PJ James Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Flea, the founding and long-lasting member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, just released his first solo album: “Honora.” Andrea Miloshevska PO ’28 discusses the unexpected and refined jazz soundscapes, the bassist’s rediscovery of his childhood love for Bebop and the trumpet, and the heartfelt meaning of self-knowledge and discovery, at the heart of the record. 

“The beauty of this composition is proof that Flea doesn’t have to choose between these seemingly opposite musical traditions. It grabs your attention the moment you hear the thick vibrations of the instruments and keeps you on your tiptoes until the very end,” says Andrea. 

Words by Andrea Miloshevska | Visual by Cassie Sundberg 
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Flea, the founding and long-lasting member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, just released his first solo album: “Honora.” Andrea Miloshevska PO ’28 discusses the unexpected and refined jazz soundscapes, the bassist’s rediscovery of his childhood love for Bebop and the trumpet, and the heartfelt meaning of self-knowledge and discovery, at the heart of the record. “The beauty of this composition is proof that Flea doesn’t have to choose between these seemingly opposite musical traditions. It grabs your attention the moment you hear the thick vibrations of the instruments and keeps you on your tiptoes until the very end,” says Andrea. Words by Andrea Miloshevska | Visual by Cassie Sundberg Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) swept Pomona-Pitzer in the Sixth Street Rivalry baseball series on April 13–14, securing three consecutive wins across games played at Alumni Field and Azusa Pacific University.

CMS opened the series with a 17–4 mercy-rule victory and maintained momentum through the weekend, holding a high-scoring Pomona-Pitzer offense to 12 total runs across all three games. Players credited both pitching preparation and consistent offensive performance for the result.

Despite the losses, Pomona-Pitzer remained competitive, briefly taking an early lead in game three. Both teams are expected to remain contenders in the SCIAC standings, with a potential postseason rematch likely.

Words by Zachary LeBlanc | Photo courtesy of CMS Athletics
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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) swept Pomona-Pitzer in the Sixth Street Rivalry baseball series on April 13–14, securing three consecutive wins across games played at Alumni Field and Azusa Pacific University. CMS opened the series with a 17–4 mercy-rule victory and maintained momentum through the weekend, holding a high-scoring Pomona-Pitzer offense to 12 total runs across all three games. Players credited both pitching preparation and consistent offensive performance for the result. Despite the losses, Pomona-Pitzer remained competitive, briefly taking an early lead in game three. Both teams are expected to remain contenders in the SCIAC standings, with a potential postseason rematch likely. Words by Zachary LeBlanc | Photo courtesy of CMS Athletics Read more at the link in our bio.
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletics has appointed Dr. Danielle Lynch as its new athletic director, effective April 1.

Lynch joins from Haverford College following a national search involving administrators and students. She brings more than 20 years of experience in Division III athletics, with previous roles at West Point and Susquehanna University.

In her first weeks, Lynch has met with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, emphasizing community engagement and visibility. Student participants in the hiring process, including Zaina Sayeed, cited her leadership experience as a key strength.

Words by Jake Creelan | Photo courtesy of Pomona College
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Pomona-Pitzer Athletics has appointed Dr. Danielle Lynch as its new athletic director, effective April 1. Lynch joins from Haverford College following a national search involving administrators and students. She brings more than 20 years of experience in Division III athletics, with previous roles at West Point and Susquehanna University. In her first weeks, Lynch has met with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, emphasizing community engagement and visibility. Student participants in the hiring process, including Zaina Sayeed, cited her leadership experience as a key strength. Words by Jake Creelan | Photo courtesy of Pomona College Read more at the link in our bio.
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Audrey Green SC ’27 explores Hayao Miyazaki’s “Whisper of the Heart,” and the moments when we are forced from our quietude. She reflects on the parallels of her own childhood writing processes and those of the main character, Shizuku Tsukushima, and what our passions reveal about the self once we share them. 

“For a young writer such as Shizuku, this step is intertwined with the act of growing up itself, of learning that to be understood, you must first allow yourself to be seen by the world, even imperfectly,” Green writes.

Words by Audrey Green | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum
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Audrey Green SC ’27 explores Hayao Miyazaki’s “Whisper of the Heart,” and the moments when we are forced from our quietude. She reflects on the parallels of her own childhood writing processes and those of the main character, Shizuku Tsukushima, and what our passions reveal about the self once we share them. “For a young writer such as Shizuku, this step is intertwined with the act of growing up itself, of learning that to be understood, you must first allow yourself to be seen by the world, even imperfectly,” Green writes. Words by Audrey Green | Visual by Alexandra Grunbaum Read the full story at the link in our bio.
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The Motley Coffeehouse and Scripps Store closed April 17, Scripps College’s admitted students day, as the majority of student staff voted to strike in response to new administrative oversight. 

While the barista bar remained shut, the space transformed into something else entirely: a forum. Throughout the day, student workers led teach-ins outlining their demands for transparency, contractual clarity, and the preservation of the Motley’s historically student-run identity, speaking directly to prospective students about what they see as a turning point for the institution.

Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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The Motley Coffeehouse and Scripps Store closed April 17, Scripps College’s admitted students day, as the majority of student staff voted to strike in response to new administrative oversight. While the barista bar remained shut, the space transformed into something else entirely: a forum. Throughout the day, student workers led teach-ins outlining their demands for transparency, contractual clarity, and the preservation of the Motley’s historically student-run identity, speaking directly to prospective students about what they see as a turning point for the institution. Filmed and edited by Bianca Mirica | Find out more at the link in our bio.
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