sports – Voices

Claremont FC: Building Community Through 5C’s Club Soccer

Posted on February 10, 2023February 8, 2023 by Emma Grace Howlett

By Emma Grace Howlett ‘25 There is perhaps no greater view on campus of the San Gabriel Mountains than from Pomona’s turf soccer field. During late spring nights, the snow-dusted mountains glow a dusky pink as the colorful sunset arches rosily across the sky. It is in this scenic setting that the 5Cs women’s club soccer team practices twice a week. Composed of students from ...

First-Year Adventures in Southern California

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Marc Beaulac

By Marc Beaulac ‘26 As a first-year, it has been interesting transitioning into independent life, especially as the plethora of activities that Pomona College offers keeps one in the 5C bubble. However, one of the elements I have appreciated the most is the activities that can be found in Claremont as well as the whole of L.A. county. During the relative peacefulness of f...

Put Yourself Out There

Posted on May 14, 2022September 21, 2022 by Bilal Adamjee

By Bilal Adamjee ‘24 I believe there is beauty in putting yourself out there, in trying new things. To be vulnerable is to set yourself up for success. There is a unique power in this, and I increasingly feel that the community and opportunities at Pomona College are conducive for that. Yes, there are a number of people who know how they want to use their time going into ...

PP vs. CMS: A Small but Tough Rivalry

Posted on December 21, 2020September 21, 2022 by Sophia Augustine

by Sophia Augustine ‘23 Most of my friends from back home attend large state universities with flourishing and very prominent sports cultures. This means endless tailgates as well as rowdy and boisterous football/basketball/hockey games galore. I never really prioritized that avid sports culture when applying to colleges, and I think it’s fair to say that Pomona and the ...

PE at the 5C’s

Posted on October 8, 2020September 21, 2022 by Chloe Mandel

By Chloe Mandel ’23 * During Fall 2020, when students are learning remotely, PE courses are still taking place online! When I first found out on a tour that two semesters of a PE class were required, my reaction wasn’t exactly positive. Years of middle-school and high-school gym classes meant that my non-athletic self associated PE with unpleasant state-mandated physical ...

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....

Remember the Sagehens

Posted on March 30, 2016September 21, 2022 by Kyra Sanborn

SCIAC To some, this simple acronym may seem rather underwhelming. It may sound vaguely suggestive of some reject allergy medication, or perhaps the newest dieting trend (likely focusing on eating cardboard flavored paste and/or avoiding meat, dairy, sugar, and anything else remotely edible). To me, and I think many others, it means so much more. It means four days o...

Studying Abroad in Melbourne, Australia: Being an Athlete Abroad

Posted on November 30, 2015September 21, 2022 by Kyra Sanborn

One of my main/only concerns with going abroad initially was my sport. Swimming has been such an integral aspect of my college experience, from the exercise worked into my daily schedule to the close bonds I developed with my team. I was nervous about leaving the comfort, support, and structure of my friend group and of the daily routine swimming provided me. I wondered, would ...

Another Kind of Athlete

Posted on September 9, 2012September 21, 2022 by Jenessa

Most of you probably watched the Olympics this summer. Or, if you’re like me, you spent many days in front of NBC, slowly becoming a couch potato while watching the greatest athletes in the world. However, something that NBC generally doesn’t show but that I was determined to watch was the Paralympics (which ended in London today). The Paralympics, as you may know, are...