a cappella – Voices

Forging Transnational Identity

Posted on March 4, 2018September 21, 2022 by Joaquin Lorenzo Labio

By Joaquin Lorenzo Labio '20 A year and a half ago, amidst roaring cheers and flashing cameras, the class of 2020 ran through Pomona College's stone gates. Of the four hundred and eleven new faces, I was the only student from the Philippines. I felt a little special, yes, but also a little lonely. I realized no one else grew up like I did: bowls of sinigang, nights of kar...

A Performance-ful Weekend

Posted on May 1, 2013September 21, 2022 by Jenessa

As we near the end of the year, all sorts of things are coming to a close. Final papers, last assignments, concerts--all chances to put all the year's hard work on display in various capacities. For me this means a plethora of performances, many of which happened this past weekend. This made the weekend a bit crazy, but also a whirlwind of fun. I guess I like being busy...

My Favorite Chords are Kosher

Posted on March 13, 2013September 21, 2022 by Jenessa

So, it’s currently the week before Spring Break. For many people this is equivalent to papers to write and midterms to be taken, but for me this is a pretty light week. Two of my classes have been cancelled, I don’t have orchestra tomorrow, my weekly Environmental Education lesson is set to go…the only problem I have right now is motivating myself to get cracking on all t...