For many first-years, ASPC elections can elicit disillusionment and apathy, writes Anjali Suva PO ’27.
Tag: First Years
OPINION: A message to first-generation Latine first-years
Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 is a first-gen, Latine first-year. Safe spaces have been crucial during her transition to the 5Cs, but she has noticed a major issue with actually addressing the major culture shock experienced by students like her.
OPINION: Pomona’s expectations for first-year presidents are way too high
Pomona first-years voted in their first ASPC election before having survived even their first month of college. As a result, candidates were making false promises and unknowingly spreading misinformation about student government, argues Paul Yan ‘26.
Pomona first-year draws on psychology in assistant directing fall play
Her first semester of college, Vidusshi Hingad PO ’25 is already assistant directing the Pomona Department of Theatre’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation.
Scripps first-years find friendship, provide guidance in ‘2024 Our Story’ podcast
“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.
Pitzer first-year looks to eliminate course scheduling confusion with self-made website
With only one programming class under his belt, Hoang Chu PZ ’24 coded a website aiming to help with course registration.
OPINION: Pomona should recreate sponsor groups for sophomores in fall 2021
Pomona College should recreate sponsor groups for sophomores if we return to campus in the fall to provide students with the opportunity to form a community, argues Phillip Kong PO ’24.
OPINION: We can’t skip a year of Orientation Adventure
Students who are new to campus need make-up in-person Orientation Adventures, writes Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23.
Claremont first-years recreate roommate experience during remote semester
5C first-years open up about moving away from home to Claremont and finding roommates during the virtual semester.
How first-year athletes are adapting to an all-new definition of college sports
First-year athletes at the 5Cs are finding ways to stay connected and mimic an on-campus experience despite going online this fall.