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“Though it may seem surprising to consider theater education as a means of preventing violence,” said William Braniff, director of the Department of Homeland Security Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, in a statement, “this creative, multidisciplinary strategy utilizing theater arts to teach conflict resolution skills effectively tackles the underlying systemic issues that contribute to violence, all while enhancing the safety and resilience of local communities.” Photo/courtesy of NorCal Arts
The increasingly popular sport of girls flag football has finally made its way to Claremont High School. The Wolfpack opens its season at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 at Ayala. The following day is CHS’ home opener, a 6:30 p.m. nonleague test with Northview. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Pomona College alumni and supporters Sam and Emily Glick recently pledged $2,474,747.47 million to support financial aid resources for future Pomona College students from middle-income families, a news release read. Sam Glick is the outgoing chair of the board of trustees.
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com More than 100 Claremont Colleges students and staff occupied the south lawn of The Claremont Colleges Library on the first day of the fall semester Monday for a 12:15 p.m. vigil in observance of the lives lost in the war in Gaza. The action was organized by 7C Staff for […]
Pomona College has changed its rules regarding campus demonstrations for the 2024-25 school year, including banning encampments. The move follows last year’s many protests demanding the school divest from companies profiting from the war in Gaza, and a ceasefire in the conflict, during which 19 Claremont Colleges students were arrested at an April 5 sit-in at Pomona President Gabrielle Starr’s office. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Students returned to Claremont Unified School District campuses Wednesday, and CUSD Superintendent Jim Elsasser gave the Courier a rundown of several new programs in store for the new year. Photo/by Elaine Kong
The first day of kindergarten can be fraught with high emotion, as was the case Wednesday for Kalal Diaz when it was time for her mother Marisol Diaz to leave Mountain View Elementary School. Kalal’s sad face didn’t last long once school began. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
About 25 masked demonstrators, many wearing head scarves and keffiyehs, blocked the entrances to Bridges Hall of Music Tuesday, disrupting Pomona College’s convocation ceremony. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School’s football team opened the new season with a 19-14 win at Diamond Ranch Friday, making new head coach Jacob Caron 1-0 with the Wolfpack. A complete recap of the game will appear in this week’s Courier. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Highlights of the archival collection donated to Pomona College by civil rights icon Myrlie Evers-Williams will be on view at The Claremont Colleges’ Honnold Library, 800 N. Dartmouth Ave., Monday, August 26 through December 20.
Pomona College hosted a day of activities for incoming freshmen and their families on Saturday, August 17.
California students, including those in elementary school, will have better access to mental health care, free menstrual products and information about climate change this school year. The expansion of transitional kindergarten also means there will be more 4-year-old students on elementary school campuses.
It’s a love affair that has transcended the bonds of matrimony. Before Nick and Laurie Brandler became culinary arts teaching legends, inspiring hundreds of Bonita Unified School District high school students to find their passion in the restaurant and hospitality industries, they were young service workers at Claremont eateries. The couple met while working at the former Harvard Square (now Bardot), and the rest is delicious history.
CUSD’s Board of Education voted unanimously at its August 1 meeting to approve the hiring of Desiree Reyes as assistant superintendent, business services at an annual salary of $221,379 through June 30, 2027. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A trio of Sycamore Elementary School alumni combined their brain power last month to snag a mix of high honors in the junior division at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo/by Rufus Cox
Fridays cap the week’s learning for Project Think students, children between pre-kindergarten and eighth grade enrolled in the summer enrichment camp at Pitzer College, as they finish up their projects and interact with a mystery animal. On July 19, students were introduced to 19-year-old alpaca, Magic. Pictured here is Simon Baker, 11, as he emotes during a Project Think drama class. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Soon, all California high school students will learn about college grants and loans, how tax rates work, the benefits of insurance and how interest high rates can blow your budget when you miss a payment on a credit card.