At 7 p.m. last Saturday, Nov. 15, the Claremont Shades hosted SCAMFest, the annual collegiate acapella festival at the Claremont Colleges. After months of preparation, the Shades hosted this year’s event to an auditorium full of enthused Claremont students and visitors.
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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.
The 2023 Payton Lectureship featuring Dr. Anita Hill: Social change is a relay, not a marathon
With regard to transformative shifts in society, Dr. Anita Hill wouldn’t say she identifies as an optimist, but is ever hopeful to overcome a number of impossible challenges. On Oct. 28, Pomona College invited Hill to speak on civil rights in current politics, education and greater society in the United States for the sixth annual Payton Distinguished Lectureship.
Bridges auditorium ticketing service security breach leads to data leak
Last Wednesday, March 15, AudienceView, a third party ticketing vendor used by colleges nationwide, was overwhelmed by excessive student traffic and completely crashed, marking its second technological collapse in just 30 days. On March 4, Pomona College in conjunction with Information Technology Services (ITS) released a statement on their website
Oldenborg reconstruction crawls forward with new two-building plan
After years of hinting at possible renovations, Pomona College says it is now close to rebuilding Oldenborg Center.
Former A.G. Eric Holder advocates for SCOTUS term limits, blasts Barr at Pomona talk
Obama-era attorney general Eric Holder discussed his advocacy for voting rights during Pomona’s third annual Payton Distinguished Lecture.
A cappella singers strike a chord at 2020 ICCA West Quarterfinal
College and university a cappella teams across Southern California flocked to Claremont to participate in the 2020 ICCA West Quarterfinal.
Not a scam: SCAMFest 2019 wows audience with strong vocals and performances
With strong a cappella vocals and a surprise performance of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” this year’s SCAMFest was a hit.
International students dazzle at 2019 International Autumn Gala
The 2019 International Autumn Gala, hosted by the International Place of the Claremont Colleges on Oct. 26, showcased international student talent with acts like a traditional Japanese taiko drumming performance, an Armenian Tsaghkadzori folk dance and an Argentinian tango.
More than 100 students shine at spring ballroom performance ‘Break-Up to Make-Up’
Student dancers will perform at CCBDC’s performance “Break-Up to Make-Up” this weekend. Come for the incredible dancing, stay for the glitter.