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The Claremont Independent
Jan 9, 2019
Pomona College “Decolonizes” Physics Again
A week before final examinations last semester, Pomona College’s Physics Department hosted an event called “Decolonizing Physics,”...
The Claremont Independent
Dec 14, 2018
Anti-Semitism Awareness Mural Covered by Palestinian Flag
This week, a mural painted on Pomona College’s Walker Wall—which is deemed a free speech wall—to raise awareness of antisemitism after...
The Claremont Independent
Dec 13, 2018
INTERVIEW: AMCHA Director Tammi Rossman-Benjamin on Pitzer
In context of the turmoil on Pitzer College’s campus regarding the faculty’s vote in favor of suspending the Haifa study abroad program...
The Claremont Independent
Dec 5, 2018
The “Better Angels” and US-China Relationships
Producer William Mundell stated that the documentary Better Angels could “shatter myths Americans and Chinese have about each other.”...
The Claremont Independent
Dec 5, 2018
INTERVIEW: CMC Alumnus David Dreier and “Better Angels”
Last week, the Claremont Independent had the distinct opportunity of interviewing Claremont McKenna College (CMC) alumnus and former...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 29, 2018
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 28, 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 26, 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 20, 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 17, 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 16, 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 7, 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 5, 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
Oct 31, 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 29, 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 25, 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 24, 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 18, 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 13, 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...
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