Clubs – Page 3

The Consortium: Pomona’s Community in Claremont

Posted on November 5, 2018September 21, 2022 by Sarah Binau

By Sarah Binau '19 Pomona wouldn’t be Pomona without the Claremont Consortium. The collaboration and sharing of diverse ideas, beliefs, and approaches to education that comes with working so closely with the other schools makes Pomona’s participation in the 5C system integral to what it means to be a Sagehen. Pomona’s home in the Claremont Consortium sets it apart from ot...

Lessons from a Community College Transfer Student

Posted on October 19, 2018September 21, 2022 by Blake Plante

By Blake Plante '19 It’s moments like sitting in front of a disheartened community college counselor when you realize how little is expected from you by this world. Don’t get me wrong. I met inspiring and encouraging people at community college, and it was their encouragement that gave me the confidence to aim high. But, like the motto of the TV show Community goes, if you g...

For Prospective Students of Color

Posted on October 31, 2017September 21, 2022 by Toran Langford

By Toran Langford ’21 First of all, no college has the perfect recipe for racial/ethnic relations. But, at the Claremont Colleges, there are support systems for students of the African Diaspora. Specifically, in my experience, the administration is happy to make adaptations to accommodate concerns. In regards to race-based concerns, Pomona has promised to increase mental hea...

Where Rory Taylor Interviews Jack Buyske and Learns about Claremont Pizza Culture

Posted on September 7, 2017September 21, 2022 by Rory Taylor

by Rory Taylor '18 This week I sat down with Jack Buyske, a rising senior at Pomona, to talk about all manner of topics. A Public Policy Analysis major, Jack is on track to head off to medical school after he graduates. Our conversation ranged from the fierceness of the Sagehen mascot to his experience in the college process. Jack, first welcome, but just really quickly w...

Junior Year Semester One Reflections: Debussy, and a Memo for My Future Self

Posted on December 21, 2016September 21, 2022 by April Xiaoyi Xu

The gentle softness. A dialogue where the two of them find phrases slipping naturally out of their inner souls, flowing, overlapping with each other at times and pausing for a restful break at others… That sheer sense of indescribable serendipity and relaxation that render you speechless: a quiet observer to this brave new world where you anticipate the unknown rises and falls....

Claremont Journal of Law and Public Policy (CJLPP): A Story of Collaboration and Growth

Posted on May 3, 2016September 21, 2022 by April Xiaoyi Xu

I feel its weight in my hands. Its interesting texture. The unique scent. That feeling of flipping each page with pride and joy — each page that is equally thought-provoking, and each crystalizing memories of all of those precious moments that we have shared collectively, as we carefully pondered each detail, discussed our thoughts with each other, and made decisions that would...

Objection! Mock Trial Is Too Great!

Posted on December 22, 2015September 21, 2022 by Jordan Wong

Mock Trial (noun): a ridiculously fun activity where you dress up in suits, travel across the country, and pretend to be a lawyer or a witness; verb: to mock (more…)

Let’s Thrive! Why Mental Health is Important

Posted on November 27, 2015September 21, 2022 by Alison Choi

As a college student, there are a lot of things to juggle. Going to class, doing homework, keeping in touch with your family, exercising, checking out cool events, spending time with friends -- it's a lot to handle. On the outside, it may seem like everyone has it together, and we all end up comparing ourselves to our peers. I have certainly felt insecure when observing ...

On Shaking my Tail Feathers and Empowerment

Posted on November 16, 2015September 21, 2022 by Camille Sanchez

As you know from my first post, I am severely uncoordinated. Despite my tragic condition, I continue to follow my dream: to become a Korean pop star. Now, I can’t exactly speak Korean much less sing it—actually, I can’t sing at all—so I figured that all I can work on for now is the dance moves. Thus, I joined the 5C K-Pop Dance Club. I learned to shake my tail feathers (because...

A First Year’s Time Capsule

Posted on November 6, 2015September 21, 2022 by Alison Choi

I have officially finished the first half of the semester. My impressions of Pomona are fresh, and I would be lying if I said I felt completely at ease here. Being an international student, living in America is something I’m still not used to. Being at college, my new independence can feel overwhelming at times, and I am not yet sure how I will be able to call Pomona my new ...