Slasher-comedy “Hookman” turns the genre on its head with its portrayal of grief

From Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 5, “Hookman” drew crowds at Pomona College’s Allen Theatre. Following the story of Lexi, a college freshman who must come to terms with the death of her high school best friend Jess — while also being haunted by the titular Hookman.

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All five Claremont Colleges recognized among nation’s top liberal arts institutions in Forbes and U.S. News & World Report new rankings

All five undergraduate Claremont Colleges earned national recognition in recently released collegiate rankings, including the Forbes’ 2025 list and U.S. News & World Report.

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Navigating between policy and community within ASPC’s first-year elections

This week, TSL sits down with Pomona College’s recently elected freshmen members of ASPC: First-Year President Manar Hadi PO ’29 and South Campus Representative Soren Murphy-Pearson PO ’29. Hadi and Murphy-Pearson discuss their campaign goals, leadership styles and their experiences so far on campus.

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Step into the studio: KSPC welcomes underrepresented voices with BIPOC mixer

Last Friday, Sept. 19, the Claremont Colleges’ radio station hosted a BIPOC mixer — the first of many events they plan to host this semester to further their reach on campus. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., current and prospective volunteers filtered in and out of the radio station for an afternoon of music and conversation.

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Documentary filmmaker and activist Anand Patwardhan discusses religious fundamentalism and casteism in India

“Demons. Low-castes. Untouchables.” These words flashed on an illuminated projection of the short film and music video, “We Are Not Your Monkeys,” as an anthem of anti-caste resistance. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Anand Patwardhan spoke at Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art as part of a series of events hosted

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Earthtones brings harmony and legacy to the Frary steps

A quiet breeze sang through the Frary archways at Pomona College last Thursday night, as students settled into their makeshift seats just in time for the performance to begin. Moments later, one of the 5Cs’ most vibrant acappella groups took to the stage. Earthtones, the 13-member all-Black acappella group, stood

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