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From Redwood City to Sonoma, Hundreds March for Gun Control

From Redwood City to Sonoma, Hundreds March for Gun Control

NBC Bay Area — Students led a gun control protest in downtown Redwood City on Saturday morning, one of several taking place around the Bay Area and more than 450 nationwide as part of the March For Our Lives movement.

Statewide Voter Turnout At 18 Percent With Hours Left Until Polls Closed

Statewide Voter Turnout At 18 Percent With Hours Left Until Polls Closed

SFGate — By Rya Jetha Bay City News Foundation The percentage of returned ballots for the California primary with several hours left before polls close on Tuesday's Election Day is 18 percent, according to consulting firm Political Data Intelligence.

11-Year-Old Oakland Student Among Organizers Of Gun Control Marches Planned Saturday

11-Year-Old Oakland Student Among Organizers Of Gun Control Marches Planned Saturday

SFGate — By Rya Jetha Bay City News Foundation March For Our Lives, a student-led movement to demand action on gun safety, returns to the Bay Area this Saturday with protests planned at several locations around the region and more than 450 nationwide. The Oakland march at Oscar Grant Plaza/Frank Ogawa Plaza at 10 a.m.

Marchers For Gun Control Join Hundreds Of March For Our Lives Protests Across Nation

Marchers For Gun Control Join Hundreds Of March For Our Lives Protests Across Nation

SFGate — Rya Jetha Bay City News Foundation Students led a gun control protest in downtown Redwood City on Saturday morning, one of several taking place around the Bay Area and more than 450 nationwide as part of the March For Our Lives movement.

Marchers For Gun Control Join Hundreds Of March For Our Lives Protests Across Nation

Marchers For Gun Control Join Hundreds Of March For Our Lives Protests Across Nation

SFGate — Rya Jetha Bay City News Foundation Students led a gun control protest in downtown Redwood City on Saturday morning, one of several taking place around the Bay Area and more than 450 nationwide as part of the March For Our Lives movement.

Oakland Student, 11, Among Organizers of Gun Control Marches Planned Saturday

Oakland Student, 11, Among Organizers of Gun Control Marches Planned Saturday

NBC Bay Area — March For Our Lives, a student-led movement to demand action on gun safety, returns to the Bay Area this Saturday with protests planned at several locations around the region and more than 450 nationwide. The Oakland march at Oscar Grant Plaza/Frank Ogawa Plaza at 10 a.m.

New offerings coming to Pomona's Orientation Adventure this fall - The Student Life

New offerings coming to Pomona's Orientation Adventure this fall - The Student Life

The Student Life — Pomona College's Orientation Adventure programs are slated to return this fall semester after a three year hiatus , but this time around, the college is focusing on inclusivity and proximity to campus. Orientation Adventures (OAs) are multi-day trips to welcome incoming first-year students to the Pomona community.

Pomona sells its mineral rights, prompting student concerns about fossil fuel extraction - The St...

Pomona sells its mineral rights, prompting student concerns about fossil fuel extraction - The St...

The Student Life — Pomona College sold its mineral rights for an undisclosed amount on March 18. The holdings were accumulated roughly over the past 50 years and were located across 14 states in the U.S. The college's current policy is to sell any assets left to Pomona in people's wills and use the proceeds for various college operations.

5Cs sharply restrict activities as case count exceeds 200 this week - The Student Life

5Cs sharply restrict activities as case count exceeds 200 this week - The Student Life

The Student Life — At least 202 people have tested positive across the Claremont Colleges since Monday, intensifying a in COVID-19 cases that began late March after students returned from spring break. Just weeks into loosening some health restrictions, the colleges moved quickly Wednesday to tighten them again in the name of slowing the increase, which may be fueled at least partially by the new BA.2 omicron subvariant .

12th century Sufi poem 'The Conference of the Birds' reimagined with spirited performance at Scri...

12th century Sufi poem 'The Conference of the Birds' reimagined with spirited performance at Scri...

The Student Life — "The Conference of the Birds" defies the conventions of a traditional oratorio - the conductor sings, the soloists dance and the choir doubles as an orchestra. Based on a 12th century Sufi poem, the performance debuted at the Garrison Theater on March 27 and 28.

Pomona and Cal Poly students team up to document Black contributions to mathematics - The Student...

Pomona and Cal Poly students team up to document Black contributions to mathematics - The Student...

The Student Life — How many Black people have received PhDs in mathematics? What did they study? How many Black women have received PhDs in mathematics? What are their stories? In a cross-campus collaboration between Pomona College and Cal Poly Pomona, students are taking on the gargantuan task of finding the answers.

Pomona Treasurer Rob Goldberg leaving for Swarthmore - The Student Life

Pomona Treasurer Rob Goldberg leaving for Swarthmore - The Student Life

The Student Life — Rob Goldberg, Pomona College's chief operating officer and treasurer, will be leaving for Swarthmore College at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year, Pomona President G. Gabrielle Starr announced via email Feb. 25. Starr described the news as "bittersweet," adding that she and the college owe a debt of gratitude to Goldberg.

Elle Roc PO '24 awarded prestigious Patti Grace Smith Memorial Fund aerospace industry scholarshi...

Elle Roc PO '24 awarded prestigious Patti Grace Smith Memorial Fund aerospace industry scholarshi...

The Student Life — For Anaelle Roc PO '24, physics isn't just rocket science - it's a way to create a more equitable future in the aerospace industry. Roc's efforts and vision earned her the prestigious Patti Grace Smith Memorial Fund Scholarship last month, enabling her to delve deeper into the industry.

Marianne Williamson joins call with Claremont DISCOVR in support of hybrid learning options - The...

Marianne Williamson joins call with Claremont DISCOVR in support of hybrid learning options - The...

The Student Life — On Saturday, former presidential candidate and previous Pomona College student Marianne Williamson participated in a Zoom call with Claremont DISCOVR - a 5C advocacy group for students with disabilities - in support of flexible hybrid learning options for vulnerable students.

Black legacies in Claremont, a timeline to the Black Studies Center and beyond - The Student Life

Black legacies in Claremont, a timeline to the Black Studies Center and beyond - The Student Life

The Student Life — Reporting by Jenna McMurtry, Averi Sullivan, Reia Li, Katherine Tan, John Paul Ferrantino, Elina Lingappa, Maxine Davey, Valerie Braylovskiy, Mariana Duran, Elli Lingappa, Rya Jetha, Wally Bargeron, Abby Porter, Julia Schwartz, Samson Zhang and Siena Swift Black students at the 5Cs have a long history of advocating for accomodation and

Pomona continues funding restriction on international opportunities for third consecutive summer ...

Pomona continues funding restriction on international opportunities for third consecutive summer ...

The Student Life — For the third consecutive summer, Pomona College will not provide funding for student internships, research and study opportunities outside the U.S. due to uncertainties and fluctuating travel restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exceptions in the policy remain for students residing outside of the U.S.

Edray Goins on being a Black mathematician, building community and confronting racism in academia...

Edray Goins on being a Black mathematician, building community and confronting racism in academia...

The Student Life — Of the 2,000 or so mathematicians awarded with PhDs, Goins is one among a dozen Black doctorates in the nation's top math departments. TSL sat down with Goins to talk about his initiative to document Black pioneers in mathematics, his experiences building community and his thoughts on making academia more inclusive.

From Pomona to presidential appointment: Biden nominates two alums - The Student Life

From Pomona to presidential appointment: Biden nominates two alums - The Student Life

The Student Life — Two Pomona College alumni are among the nominees for top diplomatic and legal positions announced by President Joe Biden last week. The White House is putting forward Alexander M.M. Uballez PO '08 for U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico and Michael Adler PO '86 for ambassador to South Sudan, according to statements released Jan.

How applying to college abroad is (and isn't) changing

How applying to college abroad is (and isn't) changing

Indian Express — Namita Mehta, President of Mumbai-based education consultancy The Red Pen, says that her advice to students has changed because of the pandemic. "There is so much uncertainty now, so I recommend that they apply to universities in more than one country abroad in addition to institutions within India," she says.

How the pandemic reinvented fine-dining in Mumbai

How the pandemic reinvented fine-dining in Mumbai

Indian Express — A few months ago, chef Vidit Aren of Slink & Bardot, a fine dining tapas restaurant in Mumbai, got a phone call. It was from one of their suppliers, saying he had artichokes from Ooty. "My first thought was that we have to make barigoule, a classic French fish with artichokes, white wine, and shallots," Aren says.

From K-dramas to kimchi

From K-dramas to kimchi

Indian Express — Crash Landing on You is a wildly popular Korean drama on Netflix about Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean businesswoman, who gets blown into North Korea while paragliding. In episode two of the sixteen-part series, North Korean state security inspectors arrive at the home of Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok, who is hiding the South Korean in his village.

How the pandemic prompted home chefs to establish small businesses

How the pandemic prompted home chefs to establish small businesses

Indian Express — During the lockdown, Mumbai-based entrepreneur Shaan Khanna noticed her fashion and networking WhatsApp chats were becoming dominated by food. Everyone was taking to their kitchens and selling their specialities. From everyday comfort foods like Sindhi Curry and Salli Chicken to niche items like pork pickle and peanut butter buns, home chefs were cooking it all.

Explained: How changes to SAT could impact Indians aspiring to study in US

Explained: How changes to SAT could impact Indians aspiring to study in US

Indian Express — There are currently 53 SAT test centres across India. With the possibility of AP exams becoming more popular among Indian students, the number of AP test centres in India is expected to rise from the current 16.