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shrouded in scaffolding, is undergoing its second major renovation
since its construction in 1898. Renovations will make seismic
and cosmetic improvements to the building while preserving its
historic character. |
Pearsons Nears Completion
By Adam Myers
Staff Writer
Cranes and construction workers have recently been a common sight
on the Pomona campus. This year, Pearsons Hall, located on the corner
of Sixth Street and College Avenue, is undergoing renovations. Originally
the college's science building, Pearsons currently houses the history,
philosophy, and religious studies departments. Built in 1898, it
is the oldest academic building on campus.
Deans Reject Asian American
Student Center
By Jenny Mertz-Shea
News Associate
Members of the Asian-American Student Alliance (AASA) wrangled with
representatives from the Five-College Student Affairs Committee
(SAC), on Monday, Feb. 24, over the proposed creation of a five-college
Asian-American Student Center (AASC). AASA's $750,000 proposal was
rejected indefinitely by the Claremont University Consortium (CUC)
in December, invoking the ire of some students.
Study Shows a Third of
Students Switch Schools
By Paul Filice
The Daily Aztec
SAN DIEGO- Are you a transfer student or have friends who are? If
so, you're not alone. Transferring to different colleges is common.
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Education found that almost
a third of college students transfer to another university before
graduating.
Apathy Marks Student Perception
of Senate
By Conor O'Rourke
News Associate
Many students unable to see Dave Chapelle reenact a lap dance due
to poor seats cast critical eyes toward the front rows of Bridges
Auditorium where several members of ASPC Senate had reserved themselves
prime seating for last Friday's show. This accusation of unjust
executive privileges is only the latest in an ongoing critique of
Pomona's student-run governing body.
Pomona Safe, Others Face
Budget Cuts
By Kyle Warneck
Staff Writer
The effects of the economic downturn are beginning to be seen on
college campuses across America. Just as states governments are
cutting education budgets to meet short falls, even America's most
elite colleges are feeling the pinch. Almost every school is feeling
some economic anxiety.
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