In 2025, the 7Cs will welcome a new student center meant to foster connection between students at the different colleges, thanks in part to its collaboration with the Human Centered Design class. Set to be constructed to the north of the Honnold-Mudd Library, the center aims to help students “gather
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SHS announces monkeypox guidance for fall semester
Last week, Student Health Services announced monkeypox guidelines for the upcoming fall semester. Citing guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, SHS does not advise quarantine for infected individuals but rather the covering of skin lesions and rashes that develop.
SHS over-counted COVID-19 cases on campus during the spring surge
TCCS confirmed this week that SHS over-reported the number of COVID-19 cases at the 5Cs in recent weeks, leading to inconsistent dashboard numbers.
Students lived alongside infected peers after CMC and Mudd ran out of isolation space
As COVID-19 cases surged to unprecedented levels at the 5Cs throughout April, Claremont McKenna College and Harvey Mudd College quickly found themselves in a complicated position: they didn’t have enough isolation space for everyone who tested positive.
Exempted and exposed: What to do when you can’t take a PCR test?
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the 5Cs exposures has meant exposure to positive individuals has also likely increased. With students who’ve tested positive exempt from PCR testing during the 90 day recovery period, what should they do if they’ve been re-exposed?
Students struggle with mystery finals week illness
On top of a surge in COVID-19 cases and stressful exams, some 5C students had another challenge on their plates last weekend — an unexplained illness that left them feeling nauseous, fatigued or otherwise awful.
SHS implements pooled COVID-19 testing, citing cost and efficiency
This month, some 5C students were puzzled to discover their COVID-19 test results from Student Health Services read “Pnegative,” rather than the formerly reported “negative.”
The reason for their confusion? SHS began pooled testing on Nov. 1, and results shifted accordingly to reflect the new process in place.
LA County scraps modified quarantine requirement for asymptomatic, vaccinated close contacts
Vaccinated asymptomatic Pomona students who come in contact with a positive COVID-19 no longer need to follow modified quarantine rules.
Student Health Services under stress, causing student frustration
Since students have returned to Claremont, Student Health Services has seen a surge in demand. But as some encounter difficulty in obtaining appointments to use its services, the clinic might be causing more headaches than it cures.
5C flu shot requirement looms Sept. 30
Based on guidelines from the LACDPH, the Claremont Colleges are requiring students to get the flu shot by the end of the month.