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Speaker addresses the crowd at originals campaign event
News Pomona College 
October 15, 2026 5:54 pmOctober 15, 2026 7:12 pm

Pomona launches $530 million Originals campaign, breaks ground on Center for Global Engagement

By Hiro Rose 600 Views $530 million Originals campaign, center for global engagement, cge, Fundraising, Originals campaign, Pomona College, Pomona College new fundraising campaign

Last Saturday, Pomona College launched its Originals Campaign, a $530 million effort to expand financial aid for middle-income families, broaden professional opportunities for students and strengthen the college’s alumni network. To kick off the campaign, Pomona President G. Gabrielle Starr and several trustees broke ground on the college’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE), which was followed by a fall-themed festival featuring student performances and community-building efforts.

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Coop fountain stands tall during the day with students working around it.
News Pomona College 
February 6, 2026 1:39 amSeptember 25, 2026 3:12 pm

Coop Fountain operations at risk following destruction of Oldenborg Center next academic year

By Annabelle Ink 1539 Views annabelle ink, ASPC, ASPC president, center for global engagement, cge, Coop Fountain, Elias Pluecker, global pomona, grace zheng, ireland griffin, Labor union, Los Angeles, News, Oldenborg, oldenborg center, Pomona College, pomona magazine, Robert Robinson, Rolando Araiza, Union, UNITE HERE Local 11

Plans to destroy Pomona College’s Oldenborg Center in the 2026-2027 academic school year could threaten operations at the Coop Fountain, according to student representatives familiar with the situation. As part of the college’s Global Pomona initiative, Oldenborg will be replaced with the Center for Global Engagement, a facility meant to encourage both global and local partnerships among students and faculty. But one detail in the building’s plans has alarmed students: unlike Oldenborg, the new center will not have an industrial kitchen.

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The Grove House Kitchen at Pitzer College welcomed customers for the first time this semester on Oct. 27 after a broken dishwasher delayed their operations. Despite the delay, the student-run restaurant saw over 200 visitors from across the 5Cs during its opening week, with many students emphasizing the role the Grove House plays in the college community. 

In the weeks approaching the reopening, kitchen lead baker and shift lead Leo Godsberg PZ ’27 said the entire staff looked forward to its return. 

“I think everyone has just been super excited,” Godsberg said. “Every single staff member at the Grove House has been itching to open up to the public and to do service.”

Words by Caprice Bielby | Graphic by Gael Guerrero
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The Grove House Kitchen at Pitzer College welcomed customers for the first time this semester on Oct. 27 after a broken dishwasher delayed their operations. Despite the delay, the student-run restaurant saw over 200 visitors from across the 5Cs during its opening week, with many students emphasizing the role the Grove House plays in the college community. In the weeks approaching the reopening, kitchen lead baker and shift lead Leo Godsberg PZ ’27 said the entire staff looked forward to its return. “I think everyone has just been super excited,” Godsberg said. “Every single staff member at the Grove House has been itching to open up to the public and to do service.” Words by Caprice Bielby | Graphic by Gael Guerrero Read more at the link in our bio.
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Students across the Claremont Colleges gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to follow the results of the 2026 midterm elections at multiple watch parties.

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, Claremont McKenna College government professors Jack Pitney and Andrew Sinclair hosted a post-election debrief at the CMC Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum where they analyzed the results in which Democrats won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

Sinclair said the significance of this election “shapes the way we understand other elections from the past.”

“This was big not just because of the results, but because in some ways it was a test of different theories of politics,” Sinclair said.

Words by Hiro Rose and Nate Littell | Photo by Viet Pham
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Students across the Claremont Colleges gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to follow the results of the 2026 midterm elections at multiple watch parties. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, Claremont McKenna College government professors Jack Pitney and Andrew Sinclair hosted a post-election debrief at the CMC Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum where they analyzed the results in which Democrats won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Sinclair said the significance of this election “shapes the way we understand other elections from the past.” “This was big not just because of the results, but because in some ways it was a test of different theories of politics,” Sinclair said. Words by Hiro Rose and Nate Littell | Photo by Viet Pham Read more at the link in our bio.
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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism.

Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges.

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The Student Life has updated its mission statement to reflect our continued commitment to ethical, community-based journalism. Since 1889, TSL has served the Claremont Colleges as an independent, student-run newspaper. Our writers, editors and over 100 staff members across all five undergraduate colleges work together to keep the 7C community informed about the news and events affecting the Claremont Colleges. Swipe to learn more about our mission and the people behind our coverage. Read our full mission statement at the link in our bio. Reach out to editor@tsl.news with questions, tips and more information.
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Have you ever texted your ex? Yeah, been there. You probably shouldn’t. In this episode of 5Cs After Dark, Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 tackle the morality of sending a late-night “thinking of you” message, featuring Giacoma’s ex-boyfriend.

“When I asked whether there’s a statute of limitations on being insane about someone, he estimated ‘20, 25 years,’” Giacoma writes. “We’re only five years in, which leaves me 15 to 20 more years of legally sanctioned delusion.”

Words by Siena Giacoma and Arianna Kaplan | Graphic by Meiya Rollins
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Have you ever texted your ex? Yeah, been there. You probably shouldn’t. In this episode of 5Cs After Dark, Siena Giacoma PZ ’27 and Arianna Kaplan SC ’27 tackle the morality of sending a late-night “thinking of you” message, featuring Giacoma’s ex-boyfriend. “When I asked whether there’s a statute of limitations on being insane about someone, he estimated ‘20, 25 years,’” Giacoma writes. “We’re only five years in, which leaves me 15 to 20 more years of legally sanctioned delusion.” Words by Siena Giacoma and Arianna Kaplan | Graphic by Meiya Rollins Read more at the link in our bio.
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Zara Seldon PO ’29 recalls her experience with Pomona College’s Housing and Residence Life (HRL) office in her forced double as she attempted to remove an extra wardrobe. The new Center for Global Engagement (CGE), replacing Oldenborg, has caused a housing crisis evident through many residents’ experiences, but one that HRL was neither prepared to handle nor receive blame for.

“After speaking with student staff at HRL, I realized our campus housing problems cannot be placed on HRL’s shoulders alone. Instead, the true decision-making authority lies within a complex network of board members, administrative leaders and loaded philanthropists. HRL may seem disorganized and uncooperative, but it did not create the housing shortage. The individuals who designed and approved the CGE plan without deliberate student input are shielded behind a bureaucratic veil, making them harder to access and target,” Seldon writes.

The CGE promised a shiny building and new beds, but everything in between such as programming and student life, according to the working student group created through the Global Pomona Council, is far from taking student feedback into consideration.

The working group is now beginning to draft designs for CGE living-learning communities (LLCs), but according to an anonymous member of the working group, students have not been given the tools needed to create effective plans that developers can adopt. The LLCs are one of ten broad initiatives housed under the new CGE, meaning nine programs currently receive zero student input.

Words by Zara Seldon | Graphic by Roy Shin
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Zara Seldon PO ’29 recalls her experience with Pomona College’s Housing and Residence Life (HRL) office in her forced double as she attempted to remove an extra wardrobe. The new Center for Global Engagement (CGE), replacing Oldenborg, has caused a housing crisis evident through many residents’ experiences, but one that HRL was neither prepared to handle nor receive blame for. “After speaking with student staff at HRL, I realized our campus housing problems cannot be placed on HRL’s shoulders alone. Instead, the true decision-making authority lies within a complex network of board members, administrative leaders and loaded philanthropists. HRL may seem disorganized and uncooperative, but it did not create the housing shortage. The individuals who designed and approved the CGE plan without deliberate student input are shielded behind a bureaucratic veil, making them harder to access and target,” Seldon writes. The CGE promised a shiny building and new beds, but everything in between such as programming and student life, according to the working student group created through the Global Pomona Council, is far from taking student feedback into consideration. The working group is now beginning to draft designs for CGE living-learning communities (LLCs), but according to an anonymous member of the working group, students have not been given the tools needed to create effective plans that developers can adopt. The LLCs are one of ten broad initiatives housed under the new CGE, meaning nine programs currently receive zero student input. Words by Zara Seldon | Graphic by Roy Shin Read more at the link in our bio.
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Spencer Thompson PO ’30 spent an entire summer obsessing over Minor League Baseball and quit his job to catch more games. He makes the case that the minor leagues have overtaken Major League Baseball as America’s truest pastime.

“The problem with Major League Baseball is that the middle class can no longer see themselves within the game,” Thompson writes. “The game that previous generations of middle-class Americans grew so fond of has lost its soul. In all of its glory of dollar beers, one-off mascots and really short umpires, Minor League Baseball has stepped up to the plate to take Major League Baseball’s place as America’s pastime.”

Words by Spencer Thompson | Graphic by PJ James
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Spencer Thompson PO ’30 spent an entire summer obsessing over Minor League Baseball and quit his job to catch more games. He makes the case that the minor leagues have overtaken Major League Baseball as America’s truest pastime. “The problem with Major League Baseball is that the middle class can no longer see themselves within the game,” Thompson writes. “The game that previous generations of middle-class Americans grew so fond of has lost its soul. In all of its glory of dollar beers, one-off mascots and really short umpires, Minor League Baseball has stepped up to the plate to take Major League Baseball’s place as America’s pastime.” Words by Spencer Thompson | Graphic by PJ James Read more at the link in our bio.
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On Friday, Oct. 30, officers from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) detained and arrested a Pomona College student on campus. Officers dragged the student from the pavement area outside Clark V Residence Hall onto North College Way between 10:14 and 10:17 p.m., where they were handcuffed. The student later received a citation for battery of a peace officer; multiple eyewitnesses contested the validity of the charge. 

ABC was invited to campus by the LA County Fire Department, according to an Oct. 31 email from the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) to the Pomona community. 

At no point did officers show badges to the detained student. Multiple students present said the officers’ claims about the detained student’s violation were unclear and changed throughout the altercation, initially alleging underage drinking as the charge. The student is 21 and was not holding an alcoholic beverage.

Officers had initially interrogated a group of Pomona students before grabbing the soon-to-be-detained student. 

“[We] were trying to gain information on why people in jackets, sweaters, flannels, Bass Pro Shop hats were grabbing onto us, when most of us were 21 years old and above,” Zena Almeida-Warwin PO ’28, who was present in the group, said. 

Multiple eyewitnesses said that officers’ identities remained ambiguous, with several dressed in plainclothes, and not identifying themselves until pressed repeatedly.

“We were all on private property, approached and grabbed and interrogated and harassed by this group of people,” Almeida-Warwin continued. “We were under the complete assumption that we were being kidnapped and assaulted by people pretending to be service officers.” 

In the statement, the ASPC wrote, “We have been told that the ABC and CPD will likely be present tonight (Halloween) across the consortium. ABC officers are not in uniform, but may have a ‘Police’ vest, and are in unmarked vehicles.”

Words by Nadia Hsu and Claire Welch | Photo by Jun Kwon 
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On Friday, Oct. 30, officers from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) detained and arrested a Pomona College student on campus. Officers dragged the student from the pavement area outside Clark V Residence Hall onto North College Way between 10:14 and 10:17 p.m., where they were handcuffed. The student later received a citation for battery of a peace officer; multiple eyewitnesses contested the validity of the charge.  ABC was invited to campus by the LA County Fire Department, according to an Oct. 31 email from the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) to the Pomona community.  At no point did officers show badges to the detained student. Multiple students present said the officers’ claims about the detained student’s violation were unclear and changed throughout the altercation, initially alleging underage drinking as the charge. The student is 21 and was not holding an alcoholic beverage. Officers had initially interrogated a group of Pomona students before grabbing the soon-to-be-detained student.  “[We] were trying to gain information on why people in jackets, sweaters, flannels, Bass Pro Shop hats were grabbing onto us, when most of us were 21 years old and above,” Zena Almeida-Warwin PO ’28, who was present in the group, said.  Multiple eyewitnesses said that officers’ identities remained ambiguous, with several dressed in plainclothes, and not identifying themselves until pressed repeatedly. “We were all on private property, approached and grabbed and interrogated and harassed by this group of people,” Almeida-Warwin continued. “We were under the complete assumption that we were being kidnapped and assaulted by people pretending to be service officers.”  In the statement, the ASPC wrote, “We have been told that the ABC and CPD will likely be present tonight (Halloween) across the consortium. ABC officers are not in uniform, but may have a ‘Police’ vest, and are in unmarked vehicles.” Words by Nadia Hsu and Claire Welch | Photo by Jun Kwon  Read more at the link in our bio.
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With members from both the East and West Coasts, student band Coast found its name close to home.

Since its first show at the Tiny Patio last spring, the four-piece band has become a fixture at house shows, open mics and student events across the 5Cs, playing covers from Radiohead to Michael Jackson that get the whole room singing along.

“It’s just so weird that I’m being perceived,” lead singer Alina Shah PZ ’28 said. “But it’s really cool to see how many people really enjoy live music and how it’s become a kind of thing.”

Words by Atrisa Rahgozar | Photo by Siena Giacoma
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With members from both the East and West Coasts, student band Coast found its name close to home. Since its first show at the Tiny Patio last spring, the four-piece band has become a fixture at house shows, open mics and student events across the 5Cs, playing covers from Radiohead to Michael Jackson that get the whole room singing along. “It’s just so weird that I’m being perceived,” lead singer Alina Shah PZ ’28 said. “But it’s really cool to see how many people really enjoy live music and how it’s become a kind of thing.” Words by Atrisa Rahgozar | Photo by Siena Giacoma Read more at the link in our bio.
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Welcome back to What’s Happening at the Claremont Colleges. 🎥

Here’s what you missed across the 5Cs this week.

Students at the Claremont Colleges can ride Foothill Transit for FREE! Grab your Class Pass with your student ID at the Connection today.
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Welcome back to What’s Happening at the Claremont Colleges. 🎥 Here’s what you missed across the 5Cs this week. Students at the Claremont Colleges can ride Foothill Transit for FREE! Grab your Class Pass with your student ID at the Connection today.
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