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It’s Time to be Honest About “Free Speech”
The definition of free speech at colleges makes activism almost impossible. But what happens when students see a moral need to make change?
A. S. Ganesh
May 3, 20244 min read


Protesters Disrupt Alumni Weekend
200 students and alumni marched into Pomona’s Alumni Dinner to call on the school to divest from weapons manufacturers supplying Israel.
Julia Mehlman
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Dire State of Press Freedom in Hong Kong
With new media constraints and an unchecked legislature, Hong Kong’s once vibrant press landscape will soon resemble its anti-free press counterpart in China. When Beijing took control of Hong Kong in 1997, it promised citizens that civil liberties like freedom of the press would be preserved for the next 50 years. Much of this promise was kept until Xi came into power in 2013 when the CCP upped its control over the media and the price for those who disobeyed. In 2020, Chin
Lucy Jaffee
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Alumna Candace Valenzuela Reflects on Role as Biden HUD Appointee
Candace Valenzuela talks partisanship, climate change, and advice for CMCers.
Nicole Jonassen
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Biden Tries to Stop the Steel (Acquisition)
Political pressures and regulatory oversight threaten Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel.
Walsh Kern
Apr 22, 20243 min read


With 31% Voter Turnout, CMC Students Vote in Favor of ASCMC Resolution
Next, the resolution will be sent to the Dean of Students office for consideration.
Henry Long
Apr 19, 20241 min read


CMC Students to Vote on Demonstration Policy Resolution
CMCers have until 8:00 AM on April 19 to vote on the Pomona Protest Resolution.
Brandon Kung
Apr 18, 20244 min read


Activism and the Claremont Colleges
Nicole Jonassen responds to a recent op-ed by Henry Long, arguing that student activism is compatible with the Claremont Colleges.
Nicole Jonassen
Apr 16, 20244 min read


ASCMC Passes Resolution Calling for Revision of 7C Demonstration Policy
ASCMC passes resolution demanding The Claremont Colleges revise their demonstration policy in the wake of Pomona students' arrests.
Henry Long, Julia Mehlman
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Activism and the Liberal Arts
Do protests distract from the university’s role as a truth-seeking institution and undermine liberal education?
Henry Long
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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