Mock trial teams from both Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College (CMC) have advanced to the Opening Round Championship Series Tournament (ORCS) in Los Angeles this March. Both teams received their bid following successes at the American Mock Trial Association’s Regional Tournament on Feb. 10 and 11. For Pomona and
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Moments to Savor: An ode to Malott breakfast
With a new semester in full swing, Emily Kim PO ’25 reflects on the beauty of Malott breakfast.
Art beyond trauma: 79th Ceramic Annual exhibition reshapes narratives of brownness
The 79th Ceramic Annual at Scripps College’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery explores the theme “The Idea of Feeling Brown.” Curated by Scripps’ Lincoln visiting artist in ceramics Jasmine Baetz, the exhibit features 13 artists who define narratives of brownness beyond trauma through augmented reality and performance experiences, while confronting the challenges BIPOC artists face in navigating the predominantly white ceramics field.
Scripps welcomes yogi Jessamyn Stanley to campus
On Thursday, Nov. 16, Scripps Presents hosted author, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and advocate Jessamyn Stanley to speak at Balch Auditorium. Stanley is the co-founder of The Underbelly, an inclusive digital wellness experience featuring yoga classes and a curated collection of products. Her speech promoted representation in wellness, the power of individuality in community settings and the necessity of disrupting dominant narratives.
CMS women’s basketball seeks to overcome early season losses
Despite early bumps in the road, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) women’s basketball still have championship aspirations. With a young core that’s eager to prove themselves, the Athenas are looking to do some damage in the SCIAC this season.
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.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón discusses the importance of grief
On Nov. 2, Ada Limón, the 24th United States Poet Laureate, 2023 MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant awardee and the author of six poetry books, joined the Scripps Presents in Conversation lineup — a series inviting storytellers, artists, policymakers and musicians to share their contributions to leadership and critical thought on important current issues.
OPINION: For the love of God, can we please stop moralizing food?
Cecelia Blum SC ’24 responds a recent opinion article that described the drawbacks of sugar consumption.
Scripps, Pomona search for replacements as Title IX coordinators step down
Following a series of recent administrative changes at Pomona College and Scripps College, the Title IX coordinators at both schools left their roles this month. On Oct. 13, Scripps Title IX Coordinator Sara Miller stepped down from her position. The following week, on Oct. 25, Pomona Title IX Coordinator Erica
“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.”