Former head chair of the Pomona College Judicial Council Henri Prevost PO ‘24 writes to his community after graduating, arguing that President G. Gabrielle Starr decision to circumvent the established channels of judicial review poses an imminent and immediate threat to the health of Pomona’s community.
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Muslim civil rights group names Pomona College as ‘Institution of Particular Concern’ regarding administration treatment of protesters
An Oct. 31 report from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) labeled Pomona College as an “institution of particular concern” due to its treatment of Pro-Palestinian protestors throughout the spring and fall of this year.
ASPC organizes ‘Black Out’ in solidarity with suspended Oct. 7 protesters
The Monday, Oct. 28, “blackout” protest called for by ASPC’s Senate in a statement on the Oct. 7 student suspensions the day prior, sparked discourse on campus about the role that student government should play in campus activism culture.
Finding their place: The transfer student experience at the Claremont Colleges
Transferring to the Claremont Colleges can be a journey filled with new opportunities and challenges. While students navigate adjustments in academics and social life, many are still finding their place within the community.
Student-led teach-in discusses struggles of suspended students, suspension details and next steps
PDfA hosted a teach-in webinar on Wednesday about the “Palestine Exception” and how it applies to the students who Starr banned and suspended .
You can’t silence us: A united front against Pomona’s repression
In the wake of the Oct. 7 20204 student protests, wherein students occupied Carnegie Hall, 5C students have been suspended and banned from the Claremont Colleges. Student reporters were also among those banned or suspended, and some student media organizations are under investigation. In response, The Outback Newsprint Magazine, The Claremont Undercurrents, and The Scripps Voice come together to argue why it’s important for Pomona’s administration to respect student reporters and freedom of press.
One team, one Dream
Is it possible for the Claremont Colleges to come together? While P-P and CMS have thrived athletically, they might have more potential as a unit. Combining CMS and P-P athletic teams could promote future athletic success, while maintaining the unique nature of each college.
Starr suspends Pomona College students for remainder of academic year without judicial hearings
Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr has suspended 10 students for the 2024-2025 academic year without judicial hearings.
Budget backlash: How Pomona College budget shortages have affected major departments and student organizations
Pomona College’s budget cut affects departments and student organizations. Students and faculty at Pomona College are reportedly facing difficulties in securing funding from the college for their projects and initiatives, with some sources claiming that administrators have significantly cut budgets across nearly all areas of student life. While administration did
GUEST EDITORIAL: Pomona’s culpability under International Humanitarian Law
Mike Withey PO ’68 calls for us to reflect on our current state of the world and to recognize the responsibility that we ALL have. Withey specifically identifies Pomona as complicit in our current world crisis. Calling for Pomona to take responsibility under international law, Withey argues for an academic conference and divestment.