On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Pomona College’s Academic Affairs and English Department hosted an event titled “The Afterlife of Genocide.” The event looked to Anthony Veasna So’s 2021 book, “Afterparties,” to examine the experiences of second-generation Cambodian Americans and what it means to be a queer Asian person in America. “Afterparties”
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‘Queering the form’: Playwright Gina Young is reaching out to the next generation of queer artists
Gina Young, a celebrated queer playwright, director, and musician, offered an intimate performance at Scripps College’s SCORE living room on Feb. 1. She performed monologues from six of her plays and chronicled her journey through queer history and theater. She shared how her own experiences of navigating queerness in a Catholic school and her involvement in the Riot Grrrl scene influenced her work.
“Queer-ish” redefines queer identity and community
Does art have the power to foster community at the Claremont Colleges? The newest exhibit at Scripps College’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery hopes to do just that. On Oct. 28, the gallery hosted an opening reception for their new exhibition, “Queer-ish: Photography and the LGBTQ+ Imaginary.”
A tribute to Sal Piro and the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ community
On January 21, 2023, the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Fan Club announced the passing of founder and president, Sal Piro. Members of the Rock Horror community have come together to honor his memory.