Author Archives: claremontprogressive

The Challenges of a Pan-Asian Identity

Posted on May 9, 2012 by claremontprogressive

Prabhava Upadrashta, Pomona ‘12 “The great thing about being Indian is that everybody thinks you’re one of them.” – Amit K. Misra My racial identity has al­ways seemed to be the cause of some confusion. When I was growing up … Continue reading →

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(Dis)trusting the Trustees: A Critique

Posted on April 27, 2012 by claremontprogressive

Alice Chan – Pomona ’14 Kathy Lu – Pomona ’14  On February 24, 2012, the Student Affairs Committee of the Pomona College Board of Trustees (BoT) convened to discuss the proposals put forth by the Student-Trustee Task Force, formed as … Continue reading →

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Occupy Reality

Posted on April 27, 2012 by claremontprogressive

Quinn Lester – Pomona ’13 I must admit that, like most people, I had lost track of the Occupy movement over the last few months. Since the brutal police takedown of Zuccotti Park Occupy encampments across the country have fallen … Continue reading →

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Liberal Propriety and the Denouncement of Public Prejudice

Posted on April 27, 2012 by claremontprogressive

Sarah Appelbaum – Pomona ’13 Following “basic societal norms,” as TSL recently asserted in an editorial board addressing incidents surrounding this year’s Bev Scavvy, is—and should be—our default. As long as we do this, we can avoid committing racist or … Continue reading →

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Tuition Free: At What Cost?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by claremontprogressive

Anonymous Student Responses to Tuition-Free Day This day is such an intriguing attempt by the institution to actively shape the discourse on giving. It’s like the federal government hosting a national holiday to celebrate social security, medicare, and public education. … Continue reading →

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