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Pitzer President Criticizes Faculty Support of Israel Study Abroad Suspension
Amid the recent decision by Pitzer College’s faculty to vote in favor of suspending the college’s only study abroad program in Israel...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 29, 2018


Scripps Funds Pro-Venezuela Talk Series Third Semester in a Row
Throughout November, Scripps College has been hosting and funding more speakers heavily praising Nicolas Maduro’s regime in Venezuela....
The Claremont Independent
Nov 28, 2018


Pitzer Faculty Votes to End Israel Study Abroad
Earlier this month on Nov. 8, the Pitzer College faculty voted on and passed two motions concerning the college’s relationship with...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 26, 2018


Title IX Defendant Exonerated in Case Where Pitzer Dean of Students Hid Material Evidence
In a University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Title IX case handled by current Pitzer College Dean of Students Sandra Vasquez, 629...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 20, 2018


FEATURE—Soll Center, Combining Liberal Arts and Career
As a prospective student I remember doing extensive research on the incredible opportunities my future college could offer. When I...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 17, 2018


“Pacific Islanders-Only” Dinner Desegregated After Media Enquiries
Last Tuesday, a Facebook event invited students of the Claremont Colleges, a college consortium in southern California, to a Friday...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 16, 2018


UPDATE—Westboro Baptist Church to Picket at Pomona College
The Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC)—a religious organization renowned for hate speech—issued a press release Tuesday stating...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 7, 2018


INTERVIEW: Sean Flynn, California 31st District GOP Congressional Candidate
The Claremont Independent had the opportunity to interview Sean Flynn, a candidate for the California 31st Congressional District. Sean...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 5, 2018


College Brings Adult Film Actress for BDSM Workshop
This year, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault—is partnering with O.school to reinvite adult film...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 31, 2018


Bags of Urine Found in Dorm Halls
Last Monday, an email was sent out to Pomona College students living in Walker Hall—one of the dormitories for upperclassmen—from...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 29, 2018


Student-Workers on Drugs During Work
Last Friday, Pomona College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Director of Client Services Julianne Journitz sent out an email...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 25, 2018


CMC Rolling Out New Free Speech Initiative
According to an email obtained by the Independent, Claremont McKenna College (CMC)—ranked number one for free speech among California...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 24, 2018


Sexual Assault Blacklist Discussion Continues at Women’s Union Meeting
Two weeks ago, Dean of Students Avis Hinkson at Pomona College, and Sue McCarthy, the college’s Title IX coordinator, sent an email to...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 18, 2018


FEATURE: Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate Hosted at Pomona
Last night I had the distinct privilege of attending a debate hosted by the Pomona Student Union at Pomona College between two...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 18, 2018


Student Gov’t Condemns Kavanaugh Decision, Affirms Support for Sexual Violence Survivors
This afternoon, Pomona College’s student body government—Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC)—sent out an email to all students...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 13, 2018


“Capitalist” Bike-Sharing Program Ends at Pomona College
Earlier this afternoon, an email was sent out to notify all Pomona College students that the popular ofo bike-sharing scheme will no...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 10, 2018


Student-Run Café Closes to Accommodate Kavanaugh Protesters
The Motley Coffeehouse, a student-run café at Scripps College—a member of the college consortium— closed its sitting room during business...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 8, 2018


UPDATED—Kavanaugh Protest Planned to Support Survivors
Student organizers at Scripps College have planned a protest against the United States Senate’s Saturday decision to confirm Justice...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 7, 2018


Deans Condemn Student Clubs for Barring Students on Anonymous Complaints
This afternoon, an email was sent out to all Pomona College students from the Dean of Students Office condemning clubs at the Claremont...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 3, 2018


5C Crime Reports Show Fewer Sex Offenses, More Drug/Alcohol Abuse
The Claremont Colleges (5C’s)—which include Pomona College, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont McKenna College (CMC), Scripps College, and...
The Claremont Independent
Oct 2, 2018
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