Leilani Fernandez PO ’30 writes about the joys of staying in, even as she has watched friends and classmates bare their teeth to go out another night. Especially for first-years, there is a preconceived notion that parties and nightlife will become a quintessential part of college, and opting out comes with assumptions and pity. In reality, staying in to read, play an instrument or play pool should be weighed equally with the trek to parties across the 5Cs.
Tag: Nightlife
Queering the kegger: The return of the Quegger
A queer-inclusive twist on the traditional kegger, the “Quegger” is a party that has been on the social scene in one form or another since 2017, but has been revitalized this semester. Since last month, two Queggers have been hosted in Scripps’s Schow Courtyard, the most recent occurring last Saturday, March 8.
(Dis)Connection in Music: Simon Reynolds on the history and anthropology of music festivals
On March 6, music critic and historian Simon Reynolds spoke about the intricacies of connection at music festivals and raves for the latest lecture in the Connections series, organized by the Humanities Studio.
All mixed up: 5C DJs on campus nightlife
DJs are everywhere at the 5Cs. They’re central to campus nightlife, and a single set can make or break a party. Student DJs Aaron Wu PO ’25, Oscar Howe CM ’25, Luke Weigle CM ’26, Chelsea Luo CM ’25 and Colin Scanlon CM ’25 weigh in on what makes a good DJ.
Changing Scripps’ party culture: SAS’s road to Scripps Block Party
Scripps Associated Students co-chairs work towards organizing a Scripps Block Party that will change the college’s party culture.
OPINION: 5C parties need to be safer
Claremont After Dark wasn’t just annoying and alarming, argues Zeean Firmeza PO ’26. It was a wake-up call for administration and students to prioritize safety.