With opening night on Friday, April 17, and two shows on Saturday, Scripps Dances 2026 showcased a mix of student, faculty and guest works. While the event is a staple of Scripps’ usual programming, this year’s showcase stood out for its honoring of choreographer Martha Graham, a pioneer of modern dance.
Arts & Culture
Student bands breathe life into prom at KSPC’s ‘Centennial Circus’
On April 18, KSPC — the 5Cs’ broadcasting radio station — hosted its annual themed prom, “Centennial Circus.” While this year’s theme fit perfectly alongside KSPC’s other typical, silly prom themes, the set list set this prom apart: a lineup made entirely of student bands and artists.
Creating and letting go: Tibetan monks share message of impermanence at Benton Museum
From Wednesday, April 15, to Friday, April 17, monks from the historic Gaden Shartse Monastery in India visited Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art. Their ceremony centered around a large mandala as well as guided meditations and valuable lessons throughout. On Friday, the mandala was symbolically disassembled, providing a teaching on the impermanence of life.
Wizards Weekly: Apr. 23, 2026
“Graduation Wizard”
Audrey between frames: ‘Whisper of the Heart’ and interior worlds
Audrey Green SC ’27 explores Hayao Miyazaki’s “Whisper of the Heart,” and the moments when we are forced from our quietude. She reflects on the parallels of her own childhood writing processes and those of the main character, Shizuku Tsukushima, and what our passions reveal about the self once we share them. “For a young writer such as Shizuku, this step is intertwined with the act of growing up itself, of learning that to be understood, you must first allow yourself to be seen by the world, even imperfectly,” Green writes.
The L-Word: Quegger gets the last word for the last party of the semester
On April 10, the Scripps Quegger made its second recurrence this semester — with a bang. The “L-Word” themed party created a space for the queer community to revel, dance and be merry. Queggers are a beloved Scripps tradition that faced extinction after COVID-19, but have now returned to stay.
Revamping the Regency (era): ‘Pride and Prejudice’ production puts a new spin on an old story
This past weekend, Pomona’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” went up in the Seaver Theatre. The play, written by Kate Hamill, is a hilarious and exciting adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. The show was a fun experience for both die-hard fans of the novel and complete strangers to Regency-era literature alike, and the production team put a lot of effort and thought into aspects such as costume design.
Freedom First: Keith LaMar’s powerful spoken-word performances return to Claremont
On April 10 at 7 p.m., 5C students gathered in Edmunds Ballroom at Pomona College to experience death row prisoner Keith LaMar’s spoken word poetry, accompanied by a live jazz band. LaMar works closely with members of the 5C Prison Abolition Coalition, who have brought LaMar’s work to Claremont four times.
Wizards Weekly: Apr. 16, 2026
“Outside the therapist’s office of the wizard who can cure any mental problem in one minute with magic”
Starry Night Carnival: A new social scene for South Quad
South Quad’s first-ever Starry Night Carnival took place this past Friday, April 10, under a star-covered sky. The volunteer-run event hosted booths featuring several 5C student artists, selling everything from handmade jewelry to crocheted plushies.