OPINION: The unintended consequences of Meatless Mondays

Frary’s Meatless Mondays have environmental benefits, but pose a danger by encouraging restrictive eating, argues Madison Lewis PO ‘24.

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EDITORIAL BOARD: Pomona, it’s time to set a new precedent — put workers first

As Pomona dining hall workers strike this weekend, the Editorial Board calls upon Pomona administration to treat workers with respect and to not repeat previous mistakes.

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Pomona dining hall staff vote to authorize strike, ASPC passes resolution in support of higher wages

On Thursday evening, Pomona College dining hall staff voted to authorize a strike, meaning that the committee of workers which represents staff during contract negotiations may decide to mobilize, although no official plan to strike has been released.

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Claremont cravings: The quest for the best taco at the Claremont Colleges

The title of best taco at the 5Cs is a contested one. Fortunately, food columnist Isaac Warshaw PO `25 has created the definitive ranking.

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Beyond the dining hall: Get to know three members of Pomona’s staff

In light of the recent rally to support the Pomona College dining hall workers, TSL sat down with three members of the staff to learn about their lives beyond the meals they cook in Claremont. Here are three of those people to know.

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Conoce a parte del equipo de cocina de Pomona: Olga, Teo y Jesús

Traducido por Sara Garza Durante el Día del Trabajo este año, miembros de la comunidad de los 5Cs se juntaron para apoyar a los trabajadores de los comedores de Pomona College en su lucha para incrementar sus salarios.  Mostrando solidaridad hacia los trabajadores, cientos de estudiantes y empleados de Pitzer

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Hundreds rally on Labor Day calling for raises for Pomona dining workers

Despite 103-degree weather this Labor Day afternoon, hundreds of Claremont Colleges students, Pomona College dining hall workers and local labor organizers showed up to a rally outside Frary Dining Hall in support of raising wages for Pomona kitchen staff.

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Dora Garcia’s multigenerational history at 5C dining halls

How many dining hall staff members do you know by name? Meet Dora Garcia, who has worked at 5C dining halls for 34 years alongside several members of her family.

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Cross-campus dining restrictions to continue as students question reasoning

5C students react to not being able to eat at dining halls other than that of their home campus due to Covid regulations.

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