This past Saturday, Nov. 5, the Margaret Fowler Garden transformed from a quiet, idyllic oasis of the Scripps College campus to an eclectic electronic music venue, with Los Angeles DJ’s and producers Maral and Bludwork performing their latest mixes. Scripps Live Arts (SLA), a student-run organization that brings underrepresented artists with
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Chan Gallery Hosts Contrasting Yet Fluid Art Exhibits
Walking into Pomona's Chan Gallery is like walking into a bikini factory. The sound of women singing and sewing machines rhythmically blares through the space: a white-walled gallery marked by its large, intimate photographs of fabric and the hands that have sewn it. This was Anthony Lepore's childhood. Oct. 4 marked the opening of a new exhibit in Pomona College’s
Students Share Immigrant Experiences at Open Mic
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Pomona College students gathered in Room 208 of the Smith Campus Center to “listen, bond, and grow” over a range of immigrant experiences and perspectives. The unique space allowed for students to empower themselves by sharing their stories through expository speaking and poetry. Themes that surfaced in
Things Have Changed: Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize Stirs Debate
This past week, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, the first American recipient of the award since 1993. By receiving the award, Dylan has stirred up a variety of responses in the literary world. Some reacted in dismay, claiming the award should not have been given to
Scripps Alum, Essayist Returns to Discuss Path to Being Published
Author and journalist Nora Zelevansky SC ’99 returned to Scripps College this Tuesday, Oct. 11, as a part of the college’s Tuesday Noon Series, a series of thought-provoking speakers presented by the Office of Public Events and Community Programs. Zelevansky has written numerous articles for Elle, The Los Angeles Times,
Steve Negus speaks to the Evolution of Journalism in a Conflict Zone at Scripps
Every semester, a few select Scripps College students are invited to apply to the Scripps College Humanities Institute. The Humanities Institute is just like any other class at Scripps, with one important caveat: the experts in the field of the institute’s focus are invited into the classroom to discuss
Sustainability Festival Brings Breath of Fresh Air to Pomona
The air was fresher in Pomona this past week with the Sustainability Integration Office’s (SIO) first Sustainability Fair from Sept. 20-24. The fair’s events, ranging from a solar-powered concert to volunteering on a farm, demonstrated the various ways students at the 5Cs can become involved with sustainable practices on campus. The coordinators of the event,
The Enduring Appeal of Superstar Sneaks
The tagline for Adidas Superstar sneakers reads: “Superstar is not a trend.” The ubiquitous nature of the shoe makes the statement impossible to dispute. The shoes are one of the few fashion pieces that have been worn by folks of all genders, of all aesthetic tastes. Since its launch on the basketball scene