San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s rebrand as a “Scandinavian style” prison, promises transformation through career training programs and improv classes, but after Leili Kamali PO ‘29 visited, she saw a different story.
Tag: California
With Proposition 50 on the ballot, voter education efforts increase at the 5Cs
In the California special election on Nov. 4, Proposition 50 will appear on voters’ ballots,
deciding whether or not to draw new, temporary congressional district maps starting in 2026. For some at the Claremont Colleges, this issue highlights the importance of student participation in politics.
OPINION: Support SB79 to begin addressing California housing, transportation crises
California continues to experience a chronic housing shortage, the root cause of an ever-increasing unhoused population. A glimmer of hope in tackling the issue is presented by the current deliberation over bill SB79, which would require California cities to allow the construction of dense, multi-family housing within short walking distances of major public transit infrastructure. Decades of long-term policy failure has led to an absence of infrastructural evolution needed in order to properly sustain California’s continued population growth. “The only real way to reduce housing inequity in California is to move away from our illusory notion of ‘local control’ over land use,” Nicholas Steinman CMC’28 writes. Steinman argues that constituent advocacy for the passage of SB79 is essential in order to finally address the housing crisis in California.
Budget cuts to federal agencies threaten California fire management
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is facing funding cuts from the Trump Administration that will affect its ability to provide life-saving data on natural disasters, which will be especially devastating for California during fire season.
Moments to Savor: A bittersweet farewell
Emily Kim PO ’25 has written her food column, Moments to Savor, for all four years of college. In her final piece, she reflects on what this column has meant to her and the ways it has helped her grow throughout her time on campus.
Shame on the governor: Gavin Newsom is his own worst enemy
Gavin Newsom continues to put his foot in his mouth of his own volition, in more and more surprising ways. Akshay Seethram, HM ’27 argues that Gavin Newsom has nothing to gain from this favorite hobby of his, and only hurts his imagine shows how power hungry and morally bankrupt he is by buddying up with alt-right commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk i the inaugural episode of his podcast, and then sitting by and mildly assenting with Kirk’s raving opinions and attacks on transgender athletes.
Science as Human Endeavor: Turning science education into scientific practice
Have you ever wondered how your science education connects to the global challenges that will define your future? Columnist Gabriel Brenner PO ’26 writes on the CHEM23 Discovering Chemistry w/ Lab course, which aims to blend scientific education with real-life applications.
5C Ski and Board slices up the slopes at regionals, qualifies 19 athletes for nationals
5C Ski and Board threw on their gear and took a trip to China Peak, California, over the weekend of Feb. 22 for the regional championships, where they qualified 19 athletes for nationals in March. The team has a diverse group of experience that has proved useful in competitions.
P-P lacrosse off to flying start on the back of NCAA Elite Eight appearance
Sagehens’ lacrosse has flown into the 2025 season, sitting first in SCIAC with a 3-0 record. Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) defeated UChicago — who travelled across the country to face the Hens — 14-10 on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Making waves: First-year Tommy Matheis shines on the Sagehens swim and dive team
Garnering high praise from coaches and teammates alike, diver Tommy Matheis PO ’28 has proved to be a standout on the P-P swim and dive team. Winning back-to-back SCIAC Athlete of the Week accolades, Matheis broke the previous 3-meter record of 383.85 points with a whopping 391.28 points on Saturday, Nov. 2 during a victorious meet against Cal Lutheran.