author: Undercurrents staff

Palestine

November 23, 2024

“Pomona College, you do not scare us”: Students rally at press conference to demand reinstatement of suspended and banned peers

110+ students gathered for a press conference to support the 12 suspended students two days after five civil rights organizations threatened legal action.

Commentary

November 18, 2024

Update on Pomona College’s disciplinary charges against Claremont Undercurrents

We prevented any precedent that would automatically bar student press from covering a protest after administrators attempt to shut it down.

Palestine

November 9, 2024

SUSPENDED WITHOUT DUE PROCESS: Pomona Deans uphold Starr’s unilateral suspensions for divestment action

Gabi Starr suspended 12 students for being a ‘danger to the community.’ Two of the students want you to know who they really are.

Labor

November 4, 2024

Students delegate for Pitzer administration for the fourth time to rehire Adan Campos

The delegation comes after Pitzer Student Senate passes resolution to rehire Adan Campos, a DACA-mented cook at McConnell.

Palestine

November 3, 2024

SJP holds study-in at Denison Library despite restrictive policies targeting the action

21 students wore keffiyehs and taped signs on their computers inside and outside of the library on Oct. 21.

Commentary

October 30, 2024

Statement: On Pomona College’s disciplinary charges against Claremont Undercurrents

The charges risk setting a dangerous precedent that press cannot be on the ground at protests, keeping repression out of sight.

Labor

October 19, 2024

CSWA political education event connects history of DACA to Rehire Adan campaign

The CSWA teach-in comes after McConnell Cook Adan Campos, a recipient of DACA, was fired by Bon Appetit for his documentation status.

Labor

REHIRE ADAN NOW: Workers and students organize after Pitzer fires DACAmented dining worker

Over 70 workers and 1,200 students have signed petitions urging Pitzer to rehire former sous chef Adan Campos.

Palestine

October 8, 2024

REFAAT ALAREER UNIVERSITY: 480+ walk out, dozens take over Carnegie Hall on Oct. 7 anniversary

Students demanding divestment renamed the Pomona building after the Palestinian poet known for his poem “If I must die."

Palestine

MSA, JVP, and Nishmat host vigil for Palestinians and Lebanese killed in genocide on anniversary of Oct. 7

“The blame will forever fall on Israel, the US, and complicit corporations and institutions, including our colleges,” a JVP speaker said.

Undercurrents reports on labor, Palestine liberation, prison abolition and other community organizing at and around the Claremont Colleges.

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Issue 1 / Spring 2023

Setting the Standard

How Pomona workers won a historic $25 minimum wage; a new union in Claremont; Tony Hoang on organizing

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