Though TSL is quick to cover breaking news about diverse populations, their most recent demographics report reveals the clear lack of diversity in their staff. “Inclusivity must go beyond accepting every application to TSL, which is how the paper currently operates. Instead, TSL must intentionally encourage applicants from communities present on campus but underrepresented in the paper,” write Vivian Fan PO ’28 and Ila Assegaf PO ’28.
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‘First in time, first in right’: Understanding Pomona College’s water rights
Saving water is a key sustainability initiative at the Claremont Colleges. But where does our water come from? Pomona College has two active wells on campus, which produce 1.85 percent of the Claremont area’s water. These wells allow Pomona to pay less for its water, and even occasionally turn a profit. As climate change continues, understanding water — and student-led water sustainability advocacy — is key.
OPINION: Have you been in pain? If so, care about pregnancy.
“The Claremont Colleges’ insufficient support for pregnant students, whether they carry a pregnancy to term, have a miscarriage, or seek an abortion, is both indicative of and an inadequate response to the American legal and medical system,” Vivian Fan PO ‘28 writes. “The Title IX and Accessibility offices ought to collaborate with SHS to ensure that students, regardless of whether or not they carry a pregnancy to term, are able to access relevant resources and comprehensive healthcare.”