In Ontario, Calif., a large mural stretches 10 feet tall and 70 feet wide across the north wall of Pronto Market. The mural, “Journey to Pronto Market,” depicts the path that fresh produce takes to reach the market, commemorating the success of a recent city initiative promoting healthy living. “The
Author: Zo Jameson
Study Abroad: the Best Semester (or Year) Ever?
Study abroad—it’s marketed as the best semester ever. Or the best year ever, if you decide to go that route, which, initially, I did. By the time I turned in my fall semester application, my spring semester application was basically complete as well. I planned to spend the fall in
Varve Provokes Thought and Laughter
The first few minutes of Varve, a play written and directed by Bob Lutz PO ’13, are nearly completely silent. Except for a muttered expletive as the protagonist Maxine (played by Mary Kamitaki PO ’15) enters an empty apartment in the middle of the night, there is no dialogue. The
Scripps Olive Oil Wins Best in Show
“Nobody produces olive oil for the first time ever, without any professional involvement, and produces an award-winning olive oil,” said Scripps College Professor of International Political Economy Nancy Neiman Auerbach. But this year, Scripps did just that. After five years of logistical hurdles, the olive oil-making project borne out of
Tim Wise Speaks About Racism
When Darrell Jones III PO ’14, Emma Wolfarth PO ’14, Emily Glass PO ’15, and Wes Haas PO ’15 began work on bringing anti-racism activist and author Tim Wise to campus this past Tuesday, they made a conscious decision to choose a white speaker in order to attract a specific
Kohoutek Battle of the Bands Showcases Student Musical Talent
In preparation for the 40th Annual Kohoutek Music and Arts Festival, to be held at Pitzer College on April 19 and 20, ten 5C music groups competed in a Battle of the Bands on Friday, March 8. The four winning bands will perform full sets at the Kohoutek Festival alongside
Geena Davis Calls for 5C Action Against Gender Inequalities
After years of attempts, Scripps College finally succeeded in bringing Academy Award-winning actor and activist Geena Davis to speak on campus last night. Davis, who is best known for her roles in films such as Thelma and Louise, A League of Their Own, and Stuart Little, founded the Geena Davis