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The Claremont Independent
Jul 2, 2019
CMC Wins Award for Most Viewpoint Diversity
In late May, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) received Heterodox Academy’s Award for Institutional Excellence during 2019 Heterodox...
The Claremont Independent
May 28, 2019
Pitzer President Defends “Free Exchange of Ideas” in Israel at University of Haifa
Earlier today, Pitzer College’s president Melvin L. Oliver spoke to the University of Haifa’s 47th annual Board of Governors meeting,...
The Claremont Independent
May 9, 2019
Student Gov’t VP Hijacks Facebook Page to Comment on Unconfirmed Harassment Claims at Pirate Party
On Saturday, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) hosted its annual “Pirate Party” event, open to students of the college and guests. A day...
The Claremont Independent
May 6, 2019
FEATURE: Free Speech Claremont, A Club for Civil Conversation
Earlier this week, the Claremont Independent was fortunate enough to conduct an interview with Elliot Raskin, a freshman at Pitzer...
The Claremont Independent
Apr 25, 2019
Proposed Pomona Speech Code Resembles U. Chicago Code
On April 18, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) hosted a meeting to discuss proposed Student Code changes, including that...
The Claremont Independent
Apr 11, 2019
Proposed Pomona Speech Code Potential Win for Free Speech
This Wednesday, Pomona College’s Dean of Students, Avis Hinkson, sent an email notifying students of planned changes to the Student...
The Claremont Independent
Apr 7, 2019
Student Gov’t. Fails to Gather Enough Votes for Pitzer President Resignation
Pitzer College’s Student Senate failed to pass a resolution demanding that Pitzer President Melvin L. Oliver resign for keeping Pitzer’s...
The Claremont Independent
Apr 4, 2019
Pomona to Only Fly US Flag at Graduation
According to posts and a petition circulated by student leaders of Pomona College’s International Students Mentor Program (ISMP)—the...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 28, 2019
Student Senate Deliberates Pitzer President’s Resignation for Supporting Israel Study Abroad
Two weeks ago, Pitzer College’s President Melvin L. Oliver decided to keep the college’s only study abroad program in Israel—organized...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 13, 2019
Pitzer Bans Student Publication from Attending Israel Vote
Pitzer College informed the Claremont Independent today that tomorrow it would no longer be allowed to attend a Pitzer College Council—a...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 12, 2019
Why Pitzer Shouldn’t Suspend Its Israel Study Abroad Program
Last semester, Pitzer College’s faculty voted in favor of suspending the college’s study abroad program in Israel with the University of...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 11, 2019
Reflection on Kevin Kwan and Crazy Rich Asians
The world was taken by a storm in the summer of 2018 with the release of Crazy Rich Asians—a romantic comedy film adaptation directed by...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 10, 2019
The Pitzer/Haifa Resolution: A Suspension of Opportunity
By Shir Bar Nes Higher education offers higher opportunities than just academic studies. It offers the chance to grow past personal,...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 7, 2019
Pomona Begins Covering Gender Change Legal Fees
On Friday, Pomona College announced that it would begin to provide funds for students wanting to change their name or gender on legal...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 6, 2019
FEATURE: Technology Leaves Keck Behind
As the role of science and technology in the lives of everyday people continues to grow, keeping STEM education accessible has never been...
The Claremont Independent
Feb 17, 2019
Pitzer Student Gov’t Vetoes Bill Condemning Faculty Banning Israel Study Abroad
On Feb. 3, Pitzer College’s Student Senate voted down a resolution condemning a faculty decision to vote in favor of suspending Pitzer’s...
The Claremont Independent
Feb 14, 2019
After Suspension, Pomona Sexual Assault Survivors Advocates Hit Back at College Administration
After Pomona College’s administration announced that it would suspend the Pomona College Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault...
The Claremont Independent
Feb 13, 2019
Pomona College Suspends Advocates Program
This afternoon, Pomona College’s President’s Advisory Committee on Sexual Violence Intervention and Prevention (PAC-SVIP), Intervention...
The Claremont Independent
Jan 28, 2019
Scripps Hosts Pro-Maduro Event Defending “Illegitimate” Elections
On Monday—amid the Venezuelan presidential crisis in which human rights activists and international observers accused Venezuelan dictator...
The Claremont Independent
Jan 11, 2019
INTERVIEW: New Pomona Dean of Students Avis E. Hinkson
Last semester, the Claremont Independent sat down with Pomona College’s new Dean of Students, Avis E. Hinkson. With more than three...
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