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A drawing of a “Hello, my name is…” name tag with the name scribbled out.

October 26, 2023 10:36 pm

OPINION: My name is not your choice

By Vaidehi Srinivasan 9355 Views First Week, First Year Experience, First-Year, freshman, internation, International, International Students, name, names, nickname, nicknames, Orientation, srinivasan, vaidehi, vaidehi srinivasan

What’s in a name? Vaidehi Srinivasan PO ’27 says it’s up to you to decide.

September 21, 2023 10:01 pm

OPINION: Can we eliminate ASPC apathy?

By Anjali Suva 7526 Views ASPC, Associated Students of Pomona College, Candidates, Elections, First Year Experience, First Year President, First Years, Freshman Year, north campus, Pomona College, South Campus, student elections

For many first-years, ASPC elections can elicit disillusionment and apathy, writes Anjali Suva PO ’27.

A portrait of a female young adult in a white dress.

Arts & Culture Features

October 1, 2021 12:35 am

Pomona first-year draws on psychology in assistant directing fall play

By Dhani Srinivasan 2861 Views Directing, Director, First Year Experience, First Years, Pomona College Theatre Department, Pomona Theater, Student Director, Student Theater, Theater, Theatre

Her first semester of college, Vidusshi Hingad PO ’25 is already assistant directing the Pomona Department of Theatre’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation.

Four students in boxes in conversation

Arts & Culture Features

April 15, 2021 9:44 pm

Scripps first-years find friendship, provide guidance in ‘2024 Our Story’ podcast

By Averi Sullivan 1850 Views 2024 Our Story, Advice, Community Building, First Year Experience, First Years, Podcast, Scripps College, Virtual Year

“2024 Our Story” is a podcast created by Alyssa Wend SC ’24 and Ellen Hu SC ’24 that chronicles their experience starting college during a virtual year.

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