Pitzer in the News
2000-2001 Academic Year

Only in L.A.
Los Angeles Times
Aug. 24, 2001
L.A. Times humor columnist Steve Harvey looks at the lighter side of Pitzer's Princeton Review rankings after talking with a parent and student.

Forget Disneyland, Pomona College is the Happiest
Los Angeles Times
Aug. 21, 2001
Pitzer College's rankings in this year's Princeton Review of the Best 331 Colleges is discussed, along with the value of such guides as marketing and recruiting tools.

Claremont Artist's Self Portraits Aren't What You Might Expect
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Aug. 11, 2001
Peter Harper, a Pitzer alumnus and local sculptor, is profiled around his exhibition at Avatar Gallery in Pomona. Alumni photographer Max Gerber also is mentioned.

Study Looks at AIDS in Black America and Africa
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
July 27, 2001
Pitzer professor Hal Fairchild discusses his new course dealing with AIDS and other health issues that have ravaged blacks in America and Africa.

Offbeat Majors Help CEOs Think Outside the Box
USA Today (Cover Story)
July 24, 2001
Pitzer alumnus Gordon Gould, CEO of Upoc, is included in an article about CEOs who obtained liberal arts degrees.

More Gay Couples Declare Status
Dayton Daily News
June 28, 2001
Pitzer Professor Peter Nardi (sociology) was quoted in this story on the increasing number of same-sex partners who declared a shared household in the 2000 Census.

Cortez Catches Long-Ball Trend
Los Angeles Times
June 22, 2001
Pitzer sophomore Jose Cortez is named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Inland Valley Our Times. A power hitter for Pomona-Pitzer's baseball team the past two seasons, Cortez was named SCIAC Player of the Year and named first-team All American in baseball at the conclusion of the 2000-01 season.

Raising the Stakes
Los Angeles Times
April 29, 2001
Pitzer student Danielle Smith was quoted in this profile on her father, Tommie Smith, a 1968 Olympic gold medallist.

Once Homeless, Pitzer Senior to Graduate With Honors in May
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
April 15, 2001
Profile on Pitzer student Gabriel Garcia, who received the prestigious Watson and Rotary Ambassador fellowships.

Pomona's Crime Rate Drops 11 Percent; Efforts of City, Residents Cited
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
March 27, 2001
Story on decrease in crime rates quoting Professor Phil Zuckerman (sociology).

Suits Peril Last of Affirmative Action in Education
New York Newsday
March 21, 2001
An editorial on affirmative action in education by Professor Jose Calderon (sociology/Chicano studies).

Claremont Colleges Working Toward Diversity
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
March 18, 2001
Story on ethnic breakdown at The Claremont Colleges and plans for diversity at each college

SAT's 'Halo Effect' Casts a Long Shadow
Los Angeles Times
Feb. 26, 2001
An editorial on the SAT by Professor Hal Fairchild (psychology/Black studies)

Talk Back Live
CNN
Feb. 26, 2001
Professor Fairchild took the anti-SAT side against USC's admission director.

Valley Admissions Officers Favor Screening SAT Scores
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Feb. 22, 2001
Story on local opinions about the SAT quoting Hal Fairchild.

He's Seeking a New Chapter in Attitudes Toward Men
Los Angeles Times
Feb. 20, 2001
Peter Nardi (sociology) quoted in this story about a man petitioning for a men's studies section at Barnes & Noble.

Unique Exchange Benefits School and Guatemala Native
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Feb. 13, 2001
Story on Pitzer students Luis Enrique de Leon and Oscar De Leon.

Etiwanda, Rancho Students Take to Internet to Vent About School
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Jan. 15, 2001
Story about student-run Web sites quoting Professor Dana Ward (political studies).

Gift to College Will Fund Professorship, Full Scholarships
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Nov. 21, 2000

Pitzer College Gets Gift of $3.28 Million
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Nov. 20, 2000
Stories on a $3.28-million anonymous gift to Pitzer.

In a Word, Chad is All That's Hot
Los Angeles Times
Nov. 20, 2000
An election story about the meaning and use of the word "chad" quoting Professor Carmen Fought (linguistics).

Styles of the '70s are the Happening Thing
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Nov. 2, 2000
A story for the fashion section on the resurgence of 1970s styles quoting Professor Betty Farrell (sociology).

Shared Unions
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Oct. 22, 2000
A story on same-sex unions quoting David Clark, former dean of students.

Nader Shows No Intention of Easing Attacks on Gore
Los Angeles Times
Oct. 21, 2000

Nader Stumps in Valley
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Oct. 21, 2000

Nader Crusades in Valley
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Oct. 21, 2000
Coverage of a speech by Ralph Nadar hosted by Pitzer's CCCSI.

Images of Bisexual Women Turning Heads in Advertising Campaigns
Los Angeles Times
Oct. 15, 2000
Peter Nardi (sociology) was quoted in this story on bisexual images on TV, magazines and billboards.

Plenty of Room to Run Wild
Los Angeles Times
Oct. 14, 2000
Professor Paul Faulstich (environmental studies) was quoted in this story about the impact of recreation vehicles on El Mirage Dry Lake.

Pitzer Students Help Itinerant Workers
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Sept. 18, 2000
A story about Pitzer's involvement with the Pomona Day Laborer's Center.

Judge Delays Printing of Ballot Over Initiative Battle
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Sept. 16, 2000
Oaks Project attorney Jeff Geraci, a Pitzer graduate, was quoted in this story about a ballot initiative for the city of Vista.

Olympics of the Past Much Like the Present
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Sept. 16, 2000
Professor Steve Glass (classics) was the sole source for this story on the history of the Olympic games.

Modern-Day Racism Masks Its Ugly Head
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 11, 2000
An editorial by Professor Halford Fairchild (Psychology/Black studies).

Everything About His Job is Just Details
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Sept. 6, 2000
Profile on Pitzer alumnus Rick Duque.

Monster in the Backfield
Los Angeles Times (Inland Valley section)
Sept. 4, 2000
A profile on David Rothwell, a Pitzer student and Sagehen football player.

Stars' Split Pushes Gay Breakups Into the Limelight
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 4, 2000
Professor Peter Nardi (sociology) was quoted in this story on how the breakup of Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres shed light on the relationship issues gay couples face.

Man Fights to Save Children's Lives
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Aug. 25, 2000
A profile on David Perez, associate dean of students.

One Dorm Ceiling is Another's Floor
Los Angeles Times
Aug. 24, 2000
Times columnist Steve Harvey (of "Only in L.A.") mentioned Pitzer in a column on college guidebooks.