Although the 5Cs promote values of equity and diversity, students with physical disabilities face broken elevators, apathetic and unreliable emergency support and inaccessible dorms. Jackie Kostyuchenko PZ ’28, who uses a mobility device, has experienced these failures firsthand. Alongside Zena Almeida-Warwin PO ’28, the two document how institutional negligence affects the daily lives of students with disabilities. They call for concrete reforms: improved infrastructure, better emergency protocols and a 5C-wide reporting system.
Tag: Campus Security
5C students recall fear and confusion after swatting incident
A swatting call reporting a hostage situation and active shooter led to a tense lockdown at the 5Cs, causing widespread student concern and panic.
OPINION: When Campus Security fails, who keeps us safe?: Pomona’s ongoing failure to protect students
In the wake of increased security spending by Pomona Campus spurred by student protests, the students of Lyon Hall have been neglected. Sara Russo PO ’28 details a semester of break-ins and unresponsiveness from Campus Security that culminated in an intruder masturbating in a Lyon bathroom while a resident was showering. Russo argues that Pomona should utilize its increased security to protect, not persecute its students.
OPINION: Fuck Camp Sec, they couldn’t even find my bike
What is the difference between safety and surveillance? With tensions surrounding policing and the increased presence of Campus Safety officers at the Claremont Colleges, Ben Lauren PZ ’25 explores the state of what “safety” means on our campuses today.
Three cars stolen on Pomona campus; latest in string of Grand Theft Autos
Three car thefts occurred between Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, on Pomona College’s campus. According to Campus Safety, they and the Claremont Police Department have identified a subject and are currently investigating. The vehicles in question remain missing. On Monday evening, two unidentified individuals stole a 2005 gold
Suspects steal car and other property from CMC Senior Apartments
One car was stolen, several cars were broken into and various items were stolen from the Senior Apartment parking lot and residences at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 25. Members of the 7C community were first informed of the crime in an email on Jan.
Campus Safety moves to new headquarters
On Jan. 31, The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) announced that Campus Safety has settled into its new home in the Administration Campus Center (ACC), via its official Instagram page. No longer located across from Honnold Mudd Library’s south entrance, the move brought the department to the southeast corner of Pomona
Despite less time on campus, 2021 reports show uptick in sexual misconduct cases
Instances of sexual violence at the 5Cs were reported in 2021 at similar levels to previous years on campus, although students were only on campus for the fall semester.
Claremont Police Department arrests suspect for CMC burglaries
The Claremont Police Department arrested a Claremont resident Feb. 7 for more than 20 counts of burglary and theft on Claremont McKenna College’s campus this semester.