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5Cs and student governments invest in U-Pass program amid Metrolink fare hike in prices

By Sofia Latapie and Nate Littell 348 Views Associated Student of Pomona, Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College, Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College, Associated Students of Pomona College, CMC, HMC, Metrolink, Pitzer College, pitzer student government, Pomona College, Scripps Associated Students, Scripps College, Student Government, Student transportation

Metrolink, the commuter rail transport system across Southern California, raised fare prices on Oct. 5 for the first time in 13 years. In a press release, Metrolink said that “limited fare increases” are due to rising operational costs, decreased ridership and a lack of federal funding. One-way Metrolink fares rose by up to about 14%, while the weekday SoCal Day Pass rose from $15 to $19 and the weekend and holiday pass rose from $10 to $12. Metrolink maintained its 50% student discount, but students still had to pay more as the underlying fares increased.

Uncivil report calls out the Claremont Colleges for ties to civil discourse programs that embrace anti-activist agendas or are funded by billionaire-led conservative nonprofits.

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October 15, 2026 7:49 pmOctober 16, 2026 5:45 pm

Report finds four Claremont Colleges linked to ‘uncivil’ discourse programs with billionaire, anti-activist ties

By Walter Giesen 702 Views Activism, BridgeUSA, Carolyn Robles, Civil Industrial Complex, Claremont McKenna College, College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, Constructive Dialogue Institute, Harvey Mudd College, Israel, Jack Horan, Leila Markosian, Palestine, Pitzer College, report, Scripps College, The Civility Files, UnCivil, Walter Giesen, Zena Almeida-Warwin

A September report by higher education research collective UnCivil called out four Claremont Colleges for their ties to civil discourse programs it says embrace anti-activist agendas or are funded by billionaire-led conservative nonprofits: the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) and BridgeUSA.UnCivil aims to map the donor networks and conceptual origins of the Civil Industrial Complex, or the series of conservative campus initiatives and private- and state-funded “civic thought” centers that claim to support civil discourse and viewpoint diversity.

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October 15, 2026 5:55 pm

Simone Biles awarded Ellen Browning Scripps Medal in centennial year

By Corina Yi and Ananya Vinay 342 Views Ananya Vinay, Browning Medal, corina yi, Scripps College, Simone Biles

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles received the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal at Scripps College on Friday, Oct. 9, reflecting on mental health, redefining success and the importance of giving back to her community. The ceremony drew a packed auditorium of students, families and young athletes eager to hear from one of the most decorated gymnasts in history.

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October 9, 2026 1:41 amOctober 9, 2026 3:07 pm

New visa and CPT restrictions threaten international students’ off-campus jobs

By Ava Fleisher 757 Views assistant dean of students for international student services, Ava Fleisher, Claremont McKenna College, CMC, CPT, Curricular Practical Training, Diversity, Donald Trump, F1, F1 visa, Harvey Mudd College, HMC, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, International Student and Scholar Services, International Students, Maxine Le, Monique Arroyo, Nelson Hernandez, OPT, Optional Practical Training, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College, student visas, Taivna Mills, Tricia Milford-Hoyt, Trump, Trump Administration, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

After the Trump administration placed new restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a program that has historically allowed F-1 international students to work off campus, some international students have had to turn down jobs, while others expressed uncertainty about future opportunities.
In August, ICE sent a memo to colleges and universities directing them to issue CPT only when an internship or practical training experience is necessary for graduation, a stricter interpretation of the existing policy. The memo states that “improper CPT authorization” could result in “administrative or legal consequences,” such as a college losing its ability to enroll international students.

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October 9, 2026 12:08 am

COVID-19 is back on campus, at a lower rate than last year

By Nicole Teh and Caprice Bielby 259 Views Addison Bunke, Char Miller, COVID-19, Mariel Shuler, Pandemic, Pomona College, Scripps College, SHS

While the 5Cs continue to grapple with COVID-19, positive COVID test rates administered by Student Health Services (SHS) are lower this year than last.

Since the start of the academic year, SHS reported 15 positive COVID results out of 100 students tested through Sept. 25, meaning a 15% positivity rate. Last year, the positivity rate across a similar time period was 19%, meaning a four percentage point decrease.

Still, SHS warns that the figures do not represent all COVID infections across the Claremont Colleges, as many community members self-test with campus resources. “Students who are ill are encouraged to stay home when they have a fever, mask when appropriate, test when symptomatic, and contact SHS with questions or if symptoms worsen,” SHS stated.

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October 2, 2026 4:09 amOctober 2, 2026 1:08 pm

ACLU, Amnesty International report on repression cites Pomona, Pitzer, Scripps; Pomona disputes claims

By Ava Fleisher and Charlotte Preuss 1141 Views ACLU, amnesty international, Amnesty international USA, campus protest, Carnegie Hall, Dean of Students, Israel, JBoard, Justin Mazzola, Motley, Palestine, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Protest, Scripps College, suspended students, WiFi

Pomona, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges were mentioned in a Sept. 23 report by Amnesty International USA and the American Civil Liberties Union addressing suppression of “pro-Palestine speech and dissent” across college campuses nationwide. In a statement to TSL, a Pomona spokesperson wrote that the report “makes serious errors, unsupported by the source material.”

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September 24, 2026 10:56 pmSeptember 24, 2026 11:00 pm

CMC ranks second in FIRE free speech rankings, other 5Cs receive failing grades

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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) gave Claremont McKenna College (CMC) the second-place spot on its 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, a report that rates the free speech climates at college and university campuses nationwide. CMC received a passing “B-” grade from FIRE, while all of the other undergraduate Claremont Colleges received failing “F” grades.
Of the 261 colleges surveyed, Pitzer College ranked 160th, Scripps College ranked 167th, Harvey Mudd College ranked 184th and Pomona College ranked 226th. While the other Claremont Colleges saw increases in their rankings compared to last year, CMC dropped by one rank, losing its first-place spot to the University of Chicago.

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April 24, 2026 1:25 amSeptember 25, 2026 2:53 pm

CMC and Scripps join SoCal campaign for stricter gas boiler regulations

By Kahani Malhotra 2509 Views 5CEJ, Boiler regulations, Claremont McKenna College, Clarissa Aquino, Climate Action Campaign, Ian Akers, Jaden Yang, kahani malhotra, Maddie Huq, Scripps College, student senate

Claremont McKenna College and Scripps College passed resolutions this month to support phasing out large industrial gas boilers in Southern California.

Jaden Yang PO ’28 and Clarissa Aquino PZ ’26 have led the charge at the 5Cs to pass student resolutions on gas boilers. The end goal of the campaign is to convince the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), a government agency that oversees air quality standards, to phase out the use of medium to large-sized boilers across Southern California.

They hope to get all 5Cs to support the resolution by the end of April, so they can show full support for shifting away from gas boilers at the SCAQMD’s next board meeting on May 1.

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April 18, 2026 2:06 pmSeptember 25, 2026 2:21 am

Motley and Scripps Store close on admitted students day amid staff strike

By Joelle Rudolf and Ava Fleisher 3049 Views Alex Meecham, Ava Fleisher, Aynaz Faruqui, demands, Emily Weiss, Joele Rudolf, Motley, Sameerah Asgar, Scripps College, Scripps Store, Stacey Miller, strike, Sydney Godwin, Work Study

The Motley Coffeehouse and Scripps Store were closed on April 17, admitted students day, due to student staffing shortages. While the Motley’s barista bar was nonoperational, its lounge area hosted recurring teach-ins that outlined the workers’ demands and recounted the coffeehouse’s political history.

In light of the recent administrative decision to assign a supervisor — Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, Stacey Miller — to oversee each organization, 77.6% of Motley staff and 95% of Scripps Store staff voted to strike today, according to each of the business’s student co-heads.

Sketch of the currently under construction Centennial Plaza Project, which is set to open in during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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April 16, 2026 11:36 pmSeptember 25, 2026 2:55 pm

Construction continues on Scripps Centennial Plaza Project; phase one set to complete in 2026-27 academic year

By Carys Hardy and Chloe Kiparsky 1378 Views 240 house, Ainsley Oleson, Amanda Forte, Carolyn Lake Dance Center, Carys Hardy, Centennial Plaza Project, Centennial Project, Chloe kiparksy, Dance center, Kevin Williamson, Leah Gorence, Scripps College

Scripps College continues to make progress on its Centennial Plaza Project, which involves renovations of the 10th Street building and the construction of the new Carolyn Lake Dance Center, both of which are expected to be complete during the 2026-27 academic year.

Leah Gorence SC ’28 said that it is exciting to see Scripps invest in new infrastructure. However, she wonders if the Centennial Plaza Project is the best allocation of Scripps’ resources.

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