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By Charlotte Hahm and Ila Bell 814 Views ASPC, Associated Students of Pomona College, Charlotte Hahm, Claremont Student-Worker Alliance, CSWA, Elias Pleucker, Frary Dining Hall, grace zheng, Ila Bell, ireland griffin, Pomona Administration, Pomona College, resolution, Rolando Araiza, Senate, Soren Murphy-Pearson, Sponsor, Workers union

ASPC unanimously voted to pass a CSWA-backed resolution that demands the rehiring of Frary dining hall cook and union leader Rolando Araiza on Thursday. The decision solidifies ASPC’s support in presenting the resolution to the Pomona College administration.
Since Araiza’s termination Jan. 29, CSWA has collaborated with students and dining hall staff to collect over 900 signatures from the 5C community in support of Araiza’s reinstatement.
“The support from the students was really powerful and heartwarming and meant a lot to the workers,” CSWA member and author of the resolution Elias Pleucker PO ’28 said.

Moving forward, ASPC President Grace Zheng PO ’26 said it will be up to the two sponsors, Murphy-Pearson and Vice President of Student Affairs Ireland Griffin PO ’26, to spearhead the next steps in fulfilling the resolution’s demands.

A close-up drawing of a person’s face. They are looking nervously at an infinity symbol speared on a fork.

Opinions

March 7, 2025 12:34 amMarch 7, 2025 12:35 am

OPINION: Confronting food anxiety at the 5Cs

By Sarah Russo 3334 Views Anxiety, Dining Hall, Dining Halls, eating, Eating Disorders, eating habits, Food, food anxiety, Frary Dining Hall, Healthy eating habits, Wellness

Maintaining a healthy relationship with food in college can feel like an uphill battle. Estranged from eating routines and support structures from back home, students are left to go into the panopticon that is the college dining hall and the freedom of unlimited food options becomes a source of anxiety. Sarah Russo PO ’28 explores how the transition to college dining can complicate our relationship with food, especially for those with a history of disordered eating.

A drawing in La Lakers colors (orange and purple) and Dallas Mavericks colors blue, white, and grey) of the faces of Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis melding into each other.

Commentary Sports

February 6, 2025 8:44 pmFebruary 7, 2025 12:35 am

Luka to the Lakers or Malott brunch to Pomona: NBA trades in 5C terms

By Mac Kelley 4537 Views 5C Students, Anthony Davis, Charlie Treene, Dallas Mavericks, De'Aaron Fox, Edwina Polynice, Eli Roggen, first-round pick, Frary Dining Hall, Harvey Mudd College, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LA Lakers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luka Doncic, malott brunch, NBA, NBA trade deadline, Nico Harrison, North Dorm, Powell Mathewson, Rob Pelinka, San Antonio, San Antonio Spurs, Shohei Otani, Tim Duncan, Todd Sasaki, Tony Parker, Victor Wembanyama

Mac Kelley and other 5C community members react to and recap two recent blockbuster trades in the NBA leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. After the deadline, the landscape of the league will be drastically different, so take a look into the minds of 5C NBA fans.

Students gather in Frary dining hall for a performance and a snack

Arts & Culture Features

March 7, 2024 10:55 pmMarch 18, 2024 10:31 am

Frary Snack makes a one-time comeback

By Anuradha Krishnan 11553 Views A Cappella, Breakfast, Coop Fountain, COVID, Frary, Frary Dining Hall, frary snack, Midnight Echo, Mood Swing, Tradition

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.

Students sit on the Marston Quad in front of Big Bridges Auditorium.

Front Page News

December 19, 2023 3:33 pmDecember 19, 2023 4:27 pm

Starr receives criticism after response to Dec. 8 student demonstrations

By Annabelle Ink 12657 Views Campus Safety, Estella Laboratory, Frary, Frary Dining Hall, Gaza, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, Protest, TCCS

On Saturday, Dec. 9, Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr sent an email to the Pomona student body condemning what she described as “two unacceptable incidents involving intimidation and conduct intended to physically restrain a student” that occurred the previous day. The incidents she referenced took place on Friday, Dec.

Front Page News

November 30, 2023 10:36 pmDecember 2, 2023 4:31 pm

Workers raise concerns about staffing shortages at Pomona dining halls

By Reia Li 9892 Views Frank Dining Hall, Frary Dining Hall, Labor union, Pomona dining hall workers, staffing shortage

This month, staffing shortages at Pomona College dining halls led to the temporary closure of the Coop Fountain. Dining management claims these shortages are the result of excessive staff call-outs, but workers allege that the effects of these shortages have been exacerbated by mismanagement.

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Opinions

September 29, 2023 12:43 amSeptember 29, 2023 1:20 am

OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile

By Lizette Gonzalez 8690 Views 5C Dining, Collins Dining Hall, cross-campus dining, Dining, Dining Hall, Dining hall staff, Dining Hall Workers, Dining workers, Food, frank, Frank Dining Hall, Frary, Frary Dining Hall, gonzalez, Gratitude, hello, hi, Hoch Shanahan, Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons, Hoch-Shanahan Dining Hall, kind, Kindness, lizette, lizette gonzalez, Malott Commons, Malott Dining Commons, McConnell Center, McConnell Dining Hall, napkins, nice, Respect, smile, thank you, thanks, the hoch, Work, Workers

Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.

A drawing of a person at a buffet line. There are sections for vegetables, grains, protein, fruit, and dairy. All the sections are full except the fruit section, which is empty except for a single cube of tofu.

Opinions

February 23, 2023 11:36 pmFebruary 24, 2023 12:52 am

OPINION: The unintended consequences of Meatless Mondays

By Madison Lewis 5059 Views Environmentalism, Food, Frary Dining Hall, Vegetarianism

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

Editorial Board Opinions

October 28, 2022 1:00 pm

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

By Editorial Board 2709 Views DACA, Dining hall staff, Dining Hall Strike, Dining Hall Workers, frank, Frank Dining Hall, Frary, Frary Dining Hall, Pomona Administration, Pomona College, strike, Victor Silverman

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.

Front Page News Pomona College

October 20, 2022 11:16 pmJanuary 27, 2023 11:04 am

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

By Mariana Duran, Jake Chang and Siena Swift 4149 Views ASPC, Associated Students of Pomona College, Claremont Student Workers Alliance, CSWA, Dining Hall Workers, dining union, Frary Dining Hall, Jeff Roth, Pomona 2022 negotiations, Pomona College, Pomona dining hall workers, strike, strike vote, Union, UNITE HERE Local 11

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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