10 Lessons My Mother Taught Me

Happy Mother’s Day and thank you to moms everywhere. In particular, thank you to my wonderful, inspiring mother for years of wisdom and guidance. 1. Stand Up Straight. Shoulders up, back, down. Standing up straight portrays confidence, strengthens back muscles and makes you look long, tall, lean and mean (not really mean). Picture a string, pulling you towards the sky from t...
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Time Management

Time is a resource. As finals approach, this resource apparently decreases in supply, increasing its value. Effective management of time is of the utmost importance. Thus, a list of tips for how to better manage your time: 1. Prioritize At the beginning of every week, take 15 minutes to write a list of your goals and duties, prioritizing each item. At the beginning of eve...
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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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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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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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Dealing with Rejection: A Four-Fold Breakdown

As spring draws near, the time of rejection letters (and hopefully acceptance letters) is upon us. Schools, potential employers and summer opportunity program coordinators are deciding whom they wish to accept and whom they wish to deny. Rejection is an inevitable part of life and, though never pleasant, it may be transformed into a positive force if handled well. The following...
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Daring Minds Debate: United States of America Pub

On Monday, February 17, the gentlemen of campus fraternity Kappa Delta invited students of the five Claremont Colleges to attend an event titled  “America Pub” via Facebook. (Pub is a weekly Wednesday night social gathering hosted by Kappa Delta.) In response to the original Facebook description, which alluded to American imperialism and superiority, several students responded ...
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Valentine’s Day: Campus-Style

Attention: Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Whether or not you have a sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, check out these romantic places around campus for intimate conversation (or other potential activities). The following five spots are a few of my favorite Valentine or “Pal”entine areas: 1.         Bench Swings Located between Lawry dorms and Pomona Hall, thes...
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The Summer Job Search

“I got a summer internship!” crowed my suitemate last Friday night. Ecstatic, I congratulated and high-fived him. My first thought: incredible happiness for his success. My second: curiosity as to how I too may find such success. Personally, I hope for a career in marketing/advertising, communication (journalism?) or art graphics. Though Pomona has no majors specifically des...
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