Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr officially joined the ranks of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences at an induction ceremony Sept. 9 to 10, following a year’s delay due to COVID-19. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Academy was founded in 1780 during the American Revolution by John Adams
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Basque Country, existential dread, code switching: This year’s student research symposiums at Pomona, Scripps and Mudd
Where can you learn about monitoring seabirds in the Gulf of Maine, Asian American music and soccer in the city of Pomona? At Pomona College, Scripps College and Harvey Mudd College, students presented their summer work at events celebrating these college-funded projects.
Climate strike rally encourages 5Cs to ‘Speak Out’
In solidarity with over 500 Climate Strikes happening worldwide, dozens of students from across the Claremont Colleges gathered last Friday at Pomona College’s Walker Beach to participate in a climate strike rally and share their personal experiences with climate change.
Pomona’s JBoard hones in on restorative justice in this fall’s training
Last weekend, Pomona College’s student-run Judicial Council (JBoard) hosted its annual fall training, where new and returning panelists went through mock cases and training sessions with a restorative justice framework, aimed to prepare them for enacting sanctions in real hearings.
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.
Alison Bjorkedal: A story of harp, Hollywood and the heart
She’s worked with the likes of Madonna and even won a Grammy, but harpist Alison Bjorkedal says being a Pomona professor has been one of her most exciting experiences yet.
Pomona dining workers may vote to strike, depending on upcoming contract negotiation talks
After Tuesday’s contract negotiation meeting between Pomona College administration and the college’s dining hall union, workers told TSL they are willing to hold a strike vote if the next negotiation meeting does not result in an agreement.
Meet your 2022-2023 student body presidents: Interconnectivity, wellness and joy on this year’s agenda
As COVID-19 policies relax across the 5Cs, this year’s student body presidents are more focused than ever on creating community and fostering wellness. While each president has specific plans and goals for their respective school, one ambitious, common theme echoes throughout all their platforms: rebuilding connections and support systems at
Trabajadores de cocina de Pomona consideran votar a la huelga, dependiendo de las próximas negociaciones contractuales
Después de una junta de negociación contractual este martes entre la administración de Pomona College y representantes del sindicato de cocina de Pomona, algunos miembros del sindicato le dijeron a TSL que si no se llega a un acuerdo en la próxima junta, es posible que lleven a cabo un voto de huelga.
Yuqing Melanie Wu brings love of problem-solving to new position as Pomona dean of the college
As of July 1, Pomona College has a new dean of the college: computer science professor Yuqing Melanie Wu. She succeeds geology professor Robert Gaines, who had most recently served in the role beginning in 2019. In her new role, Wu oversees academic departments, programs and units, with an overall