For anyone who attended Pomona College, the number 47 is sacred, representing a unique bond among Sagehens that dates back over a century.
Numerous examples of the number 47's significance include the 47 pipes in the college auditorium, 47 characters in the dorm's name, and the number of students in our first graduation.
The sight of Trump supporters brandishing 47 at rallies feels not just unsettling but feels like a sacred number tied to my college has been appropriated.
While I celebrate the legacy of my alma mater's sacred number, it's distressing to see it co-opted for political gain by a figure like Trump.
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