The 5Cs Class of 2028 by the numbers

This fall, TSL surveyed first-years from throughout the 5Cs to take a glimpse at the Class of 2028. From demographic info like race, sexuality and family background to lifestyle choices like dating habits or drugs and alcohol use, the survey chronicles some key aspects of the newest members of the

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OPINION: We stand in solidarity with our students

The Intercollegiate Department of Ethnic Studies at the Claremont Colleges stand in solidarity with students in the wake of President Starr’s action to circumvent the established adjudicative process through executive action. These professors unite in calling for Pomona’s administration to embrace the values and ethical commitments to restorative justice, reconciliation and deliberative mediation as core educational principles rather than enforcing retributive, punitive and suppressive tactics by circumventing judicial processes

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Chakaia Booker and Essye Kempler on sculpture, printmaking and the legacy of Robert Blackburn

“I just fell under [her] spell,” Victoria Sancho Lobis, director at Pomona’s Benton Museum of Art, said, explaining why she invited Black artist Chakaia Booker for an artist talk. On Nov. 8, Essye Klempner, director of programming and partnerships at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW), spoke with friend and

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ACLU and civil rights organizations bring legal warning against Pomona College following student suspensions

On Nov. 13, five civil rights organizations issued a legal warning against Pomona College for its decision to suspend a group of students after their alleged participation in the Oct. 7 protest at Carnegie Hall.

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Claremont College watch parties bring together students to track election results

Students from the 5Cs came together and watched the 2024 election results from different watch parties hosted by both administration and students.

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‘The Day After’: Talk discusses the 2024 Trump win

On Nov. 6, the Pomona College community gathered at Frank Dining Hall for politics professor Susan McWilliams Barndt’s talk, “The 2024 Election: The Day After.” McWilliams reflected on Donald Trump’s win and its implications, stating that Kamala Harris’ campaign failed to address voters’ everyday struggles amidst economic precarity.

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Making waves: First-year Tommy Matheis shines on the Sagehens swim and dive team

Garnering high praise from coaches and teammates alike, diver Tommy Matheis PO ’28 has proved to be a standout on the P-P swim and dive team. Winning back-to-back SCIAC Athlete of the Week accolades, Matheis broke the previous 3-meter record of 383.85 points with a whopping 391.28 points on Saturday, Nov. 2 during a victorious meet against Cal Lutheran.

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