News Archive
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Rally at Pomona Tomorrow in Support of Fair Process for Unionization of Dining Hall Workers
Posted on | No CommentsOfficial Press Release from Claremont student group Workers for Justice on tomorrow's rally in support of Pomona College's dining hall workers, who are trying to unionize using the card check method. The Pomona College administration has rejected their request, preferring the NLRD sanctioned "secret-ballot" vote. Anthony Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, will speak at the event. -
Fencing Removed From Around Avery Auditorium
Posted on | 2 CommentsFencing finally came down from around Avery Hall today, giving passersby their first glimpse of the outside of the newly renovated Hall. According to Dean Jim Marchant, the Pitzer Board of Trustees will be on campus this upcoming weekend for a tour of the renovated Hall and the George C.S. Benson Auditorium inside. -
SAC Birthday Party a Success Despite Funding Disputes
Posted on | 1 CommentThe Pitzer Student Activities Committee (SAC) held its annual birthday event this past weekend, on February 27. In spite of a favorable turnout, setting up the party was not without difficulties, including a last minute change of venue and tension with CMC over funding and another party hosted the same night. -
Jesse Jackson Delivers CMC’s 22nd Annual MLK Day Commemoration Speech
Posted on | No CommentsArriving more than an hour in advance, students from all of the Claremont Colleges anxiously awaited the opportunity to hear Jesse Jackson speak on January 22. It marked was the 22nd annual address in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Claremont McKenna College. -
Healthy? Checking in on the American Health System.
Posted on | No CommentsAmericans are spending more on health care than virtually anyone else in the world. At the same time, the United States is the only industrialized nation without universal health care for its people. -
Former Speaker of the House Newt Ginrich Speaks at Scripps
Posted on | No CommentsOn Tuesday, February 3, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and co-author of the Republican Party’s famous Contract with America, Newt Gingrich, spoke at Scripps College. -
Posters Placed Near Campus Challenge Diversity of Pitzer
Posted on | No Commentsby Julia Gibas-Jones Posters placed near campus challenge the actual diversity of Pitzer College, which the institution has typically prided itself on.