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A photo collage of one of Luke Brown’s promotional photos in his bid for ASPC president. Brown’s head is in the foreground, with a crucified Cecil the Sagehen in the background. Over Brown’s head is a red circle, as if he is in the sights of a shooter.

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When Luke Brown PO ’26 tried to run for the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) election as a write-in candidate for president, they got the go-ahead. But less than two hours after this confirmation, they were disqualified.

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April 4, 2025 1:23 am

Meet Harvey Mudd and Pitzer Colleges’ 2025-2026 student body leaders

By Macy Puckett 2400 Views ASCMC, ASHMC, associated students, Elections, Pitzer Senate, SAS, Senate, Student Body, student body president

Harvey Mudd, Pitzer and Claremont McKenna Colleges have elected their student body presidents for the 2025-2026 school year.

Group of Pomona transfer students posing for a photo

Arts & Culture Features

September 19, 2024 10:23 pmSeptember 20, 2024 12:00 am

The transfer transition: The realities of adjusting as transfer students

By Patrick McDowell 8132 Views cohort, college students, Diversity, RCs, Student Body, Student Life, Students, transfer, transfer cohort, transfer students

Each semester, transfer students at the Claremont Colleges navigate the unique challenges of starting fresh in a tightly-knit campus community. While they miss out on first-year bonding, they quickly form strong connections within their cohort, finding comfort in shared experiences.

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April 20, 2023 11:12 pmApril 20, 2023 11:17 pm

Scripps Associated Students appoints 15 board members for 2023-2024 academic year

By Annabelle Ink 4370 Views Election results, Elections, SAS, Scripps Associated Students, Student Body, Vote, Voting

On Friday, April 7, Scripps Associated Students (SAS) election winners were announced for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year, after nearly 400 students voted in the election. Newly elected SAS Executive President Lily Dunkin SC ’24 expressed her approval of next year’s SAS board. She is especially excited to collaborate with