CMC President Gann to Step Down Summer 2013
Claremont McKenna College president Pamela Gann announced her intention to step down on June 30, 2013. She will return to CMC as a Professor of Legal Studies in fall 2014.
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Jon Huntsman to speak at Claremont McKenna in November
Continuing a string of high-profile political figures visiting Claremont McKenna’s campus, Jon Huntsman will be speaking at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum this November.
Gingrich Drops, Romney Shops
What is the deal with all of these unnecessary announcements about announcements? Soon news agencies will be announcing about announcements that involve announcements about announcements.
Huang to Lead CMC Office of Admission
On May 1, Jeff Huang, CMC’s current Vice President for Student Affairs, will take on a new role as Vice President for Admission, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs. The Port Side sat down with Dean Huang to discuss his new position.
Pick Up Our May Issue!
The Port Side’s fifth issue for the 2011-2012 school year was published today! Pick it up on your campus or read all of the articles online.
Beer and Jell-O Wrestling
So when it comes to governing our college, what are CMC students concerned about? When I arrived on campus in fall 2009, upperclassmen were abuzz about two things: the cancellation of Sunday night snack and the possibility that the new Dean of Students threatened our lenient drinking policy.
President Obama Addresses Student Loan Rate Increases
On Tuesday, President Obama hosted a conference call with college journalists to discuss the impending increase in Stafford loan interest rates set to kick in this July and to encourage students and young Americans to contact Congress in support of extending the low interest rates currently in place.
The Scandal from Across the Street
It is reprehensible that Dean Vos felt the need to manipulate scores upward, but his reasons for doing so might be more complex than we first assume. I hope that this scandal will result in some reflection about the “priorities” that, in part, led to this entire affair.
Visualizing ACT, Acceptance Rate, and Top Ten Percent Data
The O’Melveny & Myers investigation into the SAT scandal revealed that former Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid Richard Vos misreported more than just SAT scores. A look at the additional misreported data reveals the full extent of his deception.
US News Says CMC Deserves Top Ten Rank
Claremont McKenna would still be number nine on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best liberal arts college in the country had the college submitted correct data.
Student Loan Interest Rates Will Increase
On July 1, 2012, students across the nation will see the interest rates on their Subsidized Stafford Federal Student Loans double from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. Unless Congress extends the lowered interest rates, average borrowers may have to pay $2,500 more in interest.
CMC Falsely Reported More Than Just SATs, Report Shows
CMC’s ACT scores, percentage of students who were in the top ten percent of their high school class and admission rate were also falsified, a new report shows. The Port Side discussed the report with President Pamela Gann.
CMC Releases Report on SAT Scandal
This afternoon, Claremont McKenna released the O’Melveny & Myers LLP report on the SAT scandal. The Port Side has obtained a copy.
Romney Jumps the Gun
Romney went right for the jugular and began his speech with comments about the general election. He had a crosshair from one of the NRA members’ guns aimed right at President Obama. But wait a minute, Mitt – what about the other two contenders still in the ring with you?
WE ARE CMC
CMC is a community. I couldn’t agree more. But I AM CMC’s message – celebrating the individuals that make up our community – is not what we need to hear in response to recent events.
What is “I AM CMC”?
Free food truck grub? As much as we want? Fitted, soft, and cottony tees? The goal of the food truck rally was to put together some footage of students wearing the “I AM CMC” t-shirts and talking about their favorite things about the College. But was it also in response to the College’s recent bad press?
Obamacare: Supreme Court Edition
Just for the record if this health care bout was taken to the basketball courts, President Obama would be breaking ankles all over the place and this dispute would be settled after a 21-0 routing.
The Poor Aim of Gun Laws
38 days ago, George Zimmerman decided to play Batman. 38 days ago, 17-year old Trayvon Martin died for “suspiciously” carrying a bag of skittles and a can of iced tea. Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law has fully supported Zimmerman’s type of behavior for years.
Unions, Rep. Chu, and Community Rally For Workers for Justice
On Friday, workers, clergy, students and community members from Los Angeles and the Inland Empire rallied at Pomona in support of 17 workers fired last December and in support of dining hall workers who are seeking a union.
Honnold-Mudd Wi-Fi Problems Explained
During the last two semesters, students studying at the library have experienced numerous problems, and subsequent headaches, trying to connect to the library’s CINE, CLAREMONT and CLAREMONT-WPA wireless networks.
The Future of Activism on the Internet
Kony 2012 and the Trayvon Martin shooting have demonstrated both the power and shortcomings of the internet as a tool for activism. What can we learn from these and other past cases of social media activism?
Future Leader of Hong Kong Not a Communist
Hong Kong’s next Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying was elected controversially. Many political commentators argue that Hong Kong’s political freedom has worsened each year since its return to the People’s Republic of China in 1997.
Following ASCMC Coup, CMC Secedes From Consortium
As their first order of business, the new ASCMC Executive Board invoked a section of the constitutional constitution to cut off the College’s ties with the other four Claremont Colleges, effectively declaring CMC’s secession.
Pick up our April 2012 Print Issue!
The Port Side’s fourth issue for the 2011-2012 school year is on the stands! Pick up a print copy at your campus or read all the articles online.
FIRE Questions Constitutionality of CMC’s Response to Rice Protest
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) sent a letter on Wednesday to President Gann criticizing the actions of the CMC administration during last semester’s Condoleezza Rice protest.
Thank You, César Chávez
While we may spend more time on Facebook than interacting with our real-life friends, Chávez’s organizing strategy of face-to-face connection-building is still the most effective way to gather support for a cause.
Congresswoman Judy Chu Coming to the 5Cs
Congresswoman Judy Chu is coming to Claremont on Friday. Chu, first elected to Congress in 2009, will be running in Claremont’s newly constructed 27th Congressional district and will likely become our next Congressional representative.
State of CMC: Gann Discusses SAT Scandal and Master Plan
President Pamela Gann, speaking to ASCMC Senate, announced Monday that the independent investigation into the SAT scandal is “nearing completion” and its report will be released publicly on the College’s website. Gann also discussed the College’s master plan, faculty hirings, and “globalization” programs.
Live Video: President Gann Addresses Students
Tonight, Claremont McKenna College President Pamela Gann will address students at the ASCMC Senate Meeting. This will be the first time that President Gann has spoken publicly with the student body since the SAT scandal hit the College at the end of January.
What’s My Room Draw Number?
This year, the room draw process at Claremont McKenna College became even more stressful than usual for some students. Thanks to a “software glitch,” the computer that the Dean of Students Office (DOS) uses to randomly assign room draw numbers made a significant amount of errors.
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