Tag Archives: CMC

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.

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.

Beer and Jell-O Wrestling

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.

The Scandal from Across the Street

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

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.

CMC Falsely Reported More Than Just SATs, Report Shows

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.

What is “I AM CMC”?

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?

Following ASCMC Coup, CMC Secedes From Consortium

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.

Live Video: President Gann Addresses Students

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?

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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