Furries find themselves maligned and stigmatized in communities where people act like relentless activists for self-expression. Xavier Callan PO ‘28 calls out the hypocrisy of this collective consciousness and the superficiality with which we approach such activism. Is it possible that furries are one of the few groups left that actually value authentic self-expression, a kind of expression that doesn’t require cultural validation? Callan argues that, perhaps, furries get a bad rap, that they might have something to teach us, and that they should be treated with more acceptance.
Tag: Queer
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.
Pitzer College removes AI-generated image amid growing concerns
An AI-generated stock image was discovered by students on Pitzer College’s LGBTQIA+ support webpage, raising questions about the college’s commitment to its values.
OPINION: Y/our language speaks us out of existence.
Luke Brown, PO ‘26 explores the work of being queer and nonbinary through the weight of culpability in our language and the construct of those around us. Our pronoun use particularly demonstrates y/our own anti-queer culpability. Brown explores how we navigate this space and the sensation of erasure.
A Nightmare on 6th St: How ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ uses your memories against you
When is a movie not just a movie? Horror columnist Niko Kay Smith dives deep into the trans phenomenon of Jane Schoenbrun’s recent coming-of-age horror film “I Saw The TV Glow” and the ways it demands participation from its audience.
OPINION: Queer Imposter Syndrome as an Asian American
At the 5C’s, the queer experience fills every corner of campus life, but Anjali Suva PO ’27 often finds herself outside of the loop.
‘4 Bisexuals’ slays the stage with queer Dracula retelling
The Green Room, a 5C student theater club, staged “4 Bisexuals and 2 Guys Named John Kill Dracula” by Zoë Rose Jennings on Feb. 10 and 11. Co-directed by Ash Ahrenhoerster PO ’25, Regan Rudman PZ ’24, Amelia Lewis SC ’25 and Carson Hambuchen PO ’24, the play is a queer comedic retelling of the classic Dracula. The production reimagines Bram Stoker’s novel within an absurd, chaotic and queer modern setting, marked by campy physicality and seductive objects.
‘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.
Jay Carlon’s ‘Wake’ is a dance piece for collective grief and queer post-colonial identity
Filipinx dance artist and activist Jay Carlon performed an excerpt from their work “Wake” at Scripps College’s Richardson Dance Studio on Nov. 8. “Wake” is a queer post-colonial reimagination of Bisaya rituals for grieving and healing, inspired by Filipinx traditions. Carlon, who sees dance as a tool for liberation, choreographed the piece as an exploration of individual and collective grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carlon envisions future performances in spaces designed for queer audiences, emphasizing the importance of creating a world that suits the needs of marginalized communities.
“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.”