The natural reaction to human activity depicted by Anne Covell

On Sept. 29, book artist Anne Covell presented “Artist’s Books and Environment: How Humans Shape the Natural World” at Scripps College’s Fall 2025 Frederic W. Goudy Lecture. Throughout her talk, Covell showcased various pieces of her artwork that depict the effect of human activity on the environment. Her works depict topics such as deforestation in the U.S.-Canadian border and what the state of Florida could look like if sea levels rise.

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OPINION: How ranked choice voting better serves us all

In an increasingly polarized political landscape, voters struggle to find themselves represented by the extremes offered by either Republican or Democratic candidates or policies while voters who align with third-parties essentially forfeit the vote for standing with their beliefs. Alex Benach, PO ‘28 argues that Ranked Choice Voting, an alternative electoral system that allows voters to rank their electoral preferences.

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