Pomona Events Committee brings SNL newbie Marcello Hernandez to Big Bridges

On Feb. 10, Pomona College Events Committee hosted “College Comedy Night,” featuring Marcello Hernandez. First news of the event spread after the Associated Students of Pomona College sent out an email on Jan. 26. Pomona students were given early access and free tickets, after which the rest of the 5C community was given the opportunity to purchase seats. Flyers were stapled to buildings, and Instagram stories were shared and reposted. The hype was real.

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Pomona students abuzz as show starring Rob Lowe is filmed on campus

Pomona College’s Marston Quadrangle briefly filled in for Austin, Texas this week as filming commenced for season 3 episode 11 of Fox Network’s television series “9-1-1: Lone Star.” On Feb. 1, Pomona students were notified of the upcoming production in an email from Pomona’s Director of Public Programming KJ Fagan. Although few details were disclosed within the email, students were told to expect emergency equipment including police cars, fire trucks and ambulances with flashing lights.

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