The Nazi ties of Georg Kolbe, 20th century German sculptor whose statue “Young Woman” is on display at Scripps’ Tiernan Field House, require the college to re-evaluate the prominent position afforded to the statue in light of its stated commitment to inclusivity and tolerance, argues guest columnist Lily Dunkin SC ’24.
Tag: Inclusivity
Nobody puts ballroom in the corner: The changing face of the CCBDC
The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company is on a mission to make the world of ballroom dance more inclusive.
Q&A: CCBDC director Denise Machin on ballroom dance company’s past, present and future
TSL sat down with assistant director of Smith Campus Center and ballroom dance instructor Denise Machin to discuss her sixth year at Pomona College and fourth year as director of the Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company.
Combatting exclusivity in STEM fields
For many students, STEM fields feel exclusive, and for good reason. Oftentimes, students have poor experiences in high school and feel they need to catch up after their first day in college STEM courses. Other students say they don’t feel welcome because they believe they don’t fit a certain mold