Summertime Tunes

As summertime rolls around, Pomona students are turning up the tunes. Here is a list of my favorite sunny day songs, with an attempt to not repeat bands: 1. Bryan Adams: "Summer of ‘69" 2. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: "Dancing in the Street" 3. Fergie: "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" 4. Lou Bega: "I Got a Girl" 5. The Beach Boys: "Catch a Wave" (mo...
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Playing at Pomona

I never did theater before coming to college. I always maintained that singing was "my thing" and never had the chance to try anything else out anyway. However, when I came to college, I realized that I could explore other potential interests, especially since I already knew my major, so I decided to try out something that was new but not a total stretch from what I was already...
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Spring Has Sprung Around Campus

Robins are singing and the daffodils are blooming. Rejuvenation, revitalization, renewal, regeneration, revival and joy fill the world as spring returns yet again. A list of my five favorite aspects of springtime on campus: 1. The Greenery Trees around campus hang heavy with bright oranges, fresh limes and deliciously fragrant flowers. Leaves sporting a brilliant h...
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A Little Work, A Lot of Play

Exploration has always been an important aspect of my life. Coming to Pomona, I could not wait to explore beautiful SoCal and the surrounding areas. Over the course of the past month, I’ve debatably explored a larger variety of areas than I ever have before. Just a few highlights: 1. Deep Creek Hot Springs The Deep Creek Hot Springs are absolutely beautiful. Parts of the ...
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Encapsulated

You never know what you got till it's gone. Although you think I might be referring to a significant other, best friend, or family member, I'm actually referring to the most important thing for many college students: a day off, of which we have exactly one of this semester when you exclude spring break. If you thought people were indecisive about choosing majors, you should see...
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How Do I Love Pomona? Let Me Count the Ways

  1. Friends 2. Professors—inspirers, teachers, mentors, supporters 3. Cross-courtyard hellos 4. Social gatherings 5. Barefeet and RayBans 6. Longboards 7. Frary frozen yogurt 8. Saturday picnics 9. Sunday barbeques 10. Grants and stipends 11. Class options 12. Office hours 13. Sunshine 14. Grassy fields 15. Waterpolo games 16. Baseball games 17. Proximity to skiing...
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Anatomy of a Sponsor Group

Decision day has come and gone, and now that colleges across the nation have chosen their admitted students, it's time for the critical second round of decisions to be made by the students themselves. Last February, when I was added to the class of 2017 Facebook group, none of the admitted students who would become this year's Pomona freshmen had any decisions to make. We we...
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Bracketology, or How to Pick a College

It's that time of the year again. No, I'm not talking about spring break, mating season for half of the world's animals, or the looming start of major league baseball. It's March Madness time. Picking brackets is something of an art and a lottery at the same time. Statistically, those who spent weeks researching the 68 teams in the tournament fare no better than those who le...
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