ASPC endowment presentation adjourned early amid student demonstration for workers’ pay

Following last spring’s student body vote to disclose Pomona’s fossil fuel investments, Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) hosted a Nov. 10 meeting open to the student body, at which Pomona’s financial officers presented information on the college’s endowment and budget support.

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With travel policies changing, 5C clubs grapple with funding allocations

After months of COVID-related restrictions on funding, 5C clubs are now able to request approval and funding for overnight trips, conferences and competitions from student governments.

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OPINION: Save lives by keeping AB 988 alive

Assembly Bill 988 will save lives by providing funding for California’s mental health crisis response system, but we need to advocate for it now so it will pass, argues Porter Reyes PO ’25.

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With campuses gone virtual, student governments diverge on student body fees

With the virtual fall semester, student governments across the 7Cs have had to reevaluate student fees, as many clubs are forgoing purchases for in-person meetings, such as food for social events, art supplies, and other goods. Some colleges’ student governments reduced or waived fees altogether, and others charged them in full.

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Claremont Colleges to receive $4 million from coronavirus aid bill

The Claremont Colleges will receive more than $4 million from the federal government to help reduce economic hardship created by COVID-19.

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5C budget crunches loom as Harvey Mudd and Scripps freeze hiring

In response to COVID-19 related costs, Scripps College and Harvey Mudd College have frozen hiring for new and vacant positions.

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