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Inside Out 2 Review: A Touching Allegory of Redemption
Riley teaches us that we must recognize our flaws to experience the true joy of forgiveness.
Henry Long
Jul 13, 20244 min read


A Postmortem on Girlhood
Girlhood is over. Now what?
Sara Arjomand
May 9, 20243 min read


Encampment Moves to Pomona Commencement Stage
The students announced their plans to stay put until the administration agrees to divest from arms manufacturers.
Nate Weisberg
May 6, 20242 min read


It’s Time to be Honest About “Free Speech”
The definition of free speech at colleges makes activism almost impossible. But what happens when students see a moral need to make change?
A. S. Ganesh
May 3, 20244 min read


Protesters Disrupt Alumni Weekend
200 students and alumni marched into Pomona’s Alumni Dinner to call on the school to divest from weapons manufacturers supplying Israel.
Julia Mehlman
Apr 29, 20242 min read

Dire State of Press Freedom in Hong Kong
With new media constraints and an unchecked legislature, Hong Kong’s once vibrant press landscape will soon resemble its anti-free press...
Lucy Jaffee
Apr 26, 20242 min read

Alumna Candace Valenzuela Reflects on Role as Biden HUD Appointee
Candace Valenzuela talks partisanship, climate change, and advice for CMCers.
Nicole Jonassen
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Biden Tries to Stop the Steel (Acquisition)
Political pressures and regulatory oversight threaten Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel.
Walsh Kern
Apr 22, 20243 min read

With 31% Voter Turnout, CMC Students Vote in Favor of ASCMC Resolution
Next, the resolution will be sent to the Dean of Students office for consideration.
Henry Long
Apr 19, 20241 min read


CMC Students to Vote on Demonstration Policy Resolution
CMCers have until 8:00 AM on April 19 to vote on the Pomona Protest Resolution.
Brandon Kung
Apr 18, 20244 min read


Activism and the Claremont Colleges
Nicole Jonassen responds to a recent op-ed by Henry Long, arguing that student activism is compatible with the Claremont Colleges.
Nicole Jonassen
Apr 16, 20244 min read


ASCMC Passes Resolution Calling for Revision of 7C Demonstration Policy
ASCMC passes resolution demanding The Claremont Colleges revise their demonstration policy in the wake of Pomona students' arrests.
Henry Long, Julia Mehlman
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Activism and the Liberal Arts
Do protests distract from the university’s role as a truth-seeking institution and undermine liberal education?
Henry Long
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Poet Laureate Reflects on Being a "First"
Two-term Poet Laureate and Time Magazine Women of the Year Ada Limón spoke at the Atheneum on February 27th.
Ambika Gupta
Apr 15, 20243 min read

Author of "Wild" Selected as Commencement Keynote Speaker
Cheryl Strayed is best known for her 2012 memoir, Wild. At graduation, she will urge the Class of 2024 to "keep walking."
Nicole Jonassen
Apr 15, 20243 min read

Pitzer President Thacker Vetoes Academic Boycott, School Closes Haifa Anyway
"As president, I have based my decision on what I believe to be in the best interests of the College as a whole."
Nate Weisberg
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Pomona Faculty Condemn Use of Police and Punishment of Protesters
Faculty passed the resolution as hundreds of students marched across the Colleges.
The Forum
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Students Call for Pomona College President's Resignation after 20 Arrests
Police escorted protestors out of Alexander Hall in several small groups with their hands zip-tied behind their backs.
Nate Weisberg
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Claremont Police Arrest 20 Activists at Pomona College
The officers were dispatched with riot gear and tear gas launchers.
Henry Long, Trevor Klein
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Introducing the 2024-25 RA's
Meet the next slate of CMC Resident Assistants!
Henry Long
Apr 5, 202414 min read
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