Staff members and student coordinators at Pomona’s Draper Center for Community Partnerships, a space that supports community engagement activities for students at Pomona and the 5Cs.
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Congresswoman Judy Chu details the fight to re-codify reproductive rights
This Monday, Scripps College Public Events and the Laspa Center for Leadership hosted U.S. Rep. Judy Chu D-Ca., who serves California’s 28th district in Congress, for a presentation and Q&A about reproductive healthcare and justice. Around 40 students and faculty members gathered to hear Representative Chu’s talk, with some students
Zine Fest brings new art and ideas to 5Cs and surrounding community
The Packing House Zine Fest brought new artwork and writing to the Claremont community at the Arts and Bodega store on Sunday.
Environmental Justice Conference emphasizes coalition building
The Environmental Justice Conference, which included workshops, speakers and tours, emphasized the need for environmental groups to unite.
Q&A: Jed Leano on his time as Claremont Mayor and his State Assembly race
Claremont’s City Council member and former Mayor Jed Leano is running in the 2024 California State Assembly election for the 41st district. TSL interviewed Leano to ask him about the campaign, his goals and what the 7C community should know about him and his candidacy. This conversation has been edited
No rain, no flowers: 5C students see first superbloom since 2019
For the past few months, California has been covered in a vast array of colorful wildflowers, marking the appearance of what has come to be known as the “superbloom.” The term describes a rare phenomenon in which, following a remarkably dry period or prolonged drought, heavy rainfall results in an
Review Zone: Davido’s new album is a ‘Timeless’ classic
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s new album is as “Timeless” as its title, writes columnist Rowan Gray.
Larry David shows enthusiasm for Carnegie Hall’s ‘Curb’ appeal
Larry David emerged from a black SUV. He walked towards Pomona College’s Carnegie Hall. A cheering crowd of nearly a hundred extras awaited him. They held signs with messages like “Justice for Larry!” and “I would sell my family for you.” From March 12-14, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” cast and crew
So You Want to Dress: Emo
Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM ‘25 writes all about how to relive your emo days with fashion and lifestyle tips and tricks.
Gabby Giffords returns to Scripps for documentary screening about her resilience, hope and fight to end gun violence
On March 7, Scripps showcased a screening of “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” which told the story of Scripps alum and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords’ experience recovering from being shot in the head and advocating for gun control. Giffords, the film’s producer Lisa Erspamer and co-founder and executive director of Giffords’ nonprofit Peter Ambler answered questions from the audience after the screening.