Over 1,000 students gathered at Pomona College’s Frary dining hall on the evening of Mar. 1 for a one-time return of the pre-pandemic tradition, Frary Snack, surprising organizers with a turnout far exceeding the expected 200. The event featured a special breakfast menu, performances by a cappella groups Midnight Echo and Mood Swing, and was a nostalgic revival of a beloved community tradition, sparking hope for its future recurrence.
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Claremont Colleges see rise in COVID-19 cases following move-in
As students returned to campus for the fall semester, COVID-19 cases rose across the Claremont Colleges — but COVID-19 policies, relaxed at many campuses over the summer, have stayed the same. Several of the 7Cs continue to track COVID-19 cases among students. As of Sept. 8, there were more than
CMC cuts COVID-19 vaccine requirement
In an email on Monday, April 17 addressed to the CMC community from the COVID Compliance Committee, announced that COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations will no longer be required for incoming students, faculty and staff. “I am a little disappointed in [the decision],” Vijay Jain CM ’24 said. “Vaccines are such
OPINION: When it comes to post-break testing, ignorance is not bliss
Pomona announced that Covid testing after spring break was optional. Maggie McBride PO ’23 argues that this is a risk to community safety.
SHS updates isolation restrictions and close contact policy, Pomona and Scripps follow suit
As of Thursday, March 23, Pomona College and Scripps College students are no longer required to test negative on a COVID-19 antigen test in order to exit isolation, reflecting a shift in Los Angeles County protocol. On March 20, Student Health Services (SHS) announced that students with COVID-19 can end
Scripps, Pomona announce post-Thanksgiving mandatory testing; Pitzer, Harvey Mudd to require booster
With COVID-19 cases rising and a busy travel season looming, several 5Cs announced updates to testing and booster requirements.
Harvey Mudd announces spring booster requirement amid increase in cases
Harvey Mudd College will require students to receive the latest COVID-19 bivalent booster dose prior to returning to campus for the spring.
Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer require post-break COVID-19 testing; Scripps institutes random testing
As 5C students made a return to Claremont following fall break, some colleges also brought back temporary COVID-19 testing requirements. Students at Pomona College, Harvey Mudd College and Pitzer College are required to test for COVID-19 upon returning from fall break, according to emails from both colleges.
Fall flu shots mandatory again for 5C students
As the Claremont trees begin to drop their leaves, 5C students will once again need to roll up their sleeves for a flu shot. The 5Cs are requiring students to be vaccinated against the flu by Oct. 31, The Claremont Colleges Services spokesperson Laura Muna-Landa told TSL via email. The
OPINION: Professors, please reconsider your sick policies
Students with sicknesses other than COVID are often overlooked. Professors should revisit their sick policies if they truly care, argues Anna Tolkien CMC ’24.