Scripps appoints administrative supervisor to Motley; staff say student-run structure is threatened

The Motley Coffeehouse, a historically student-run cafe and popular event space at Scripps College, will undergo administrative changes beginning summer 2026 — potentially jeopardizing its entirely student-run business model, Motley staff said.

Stacey Miller, The Motley’s current administrative advisor, announced at an all-staff meeting March 8 that she will be taking on new responsibilities as a supervisor to the coffeehouse, alongside the Scripps Store.

Multiple Motley employees said they felt “blindsided” by this change.

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7C Minjung hosts debut teach-in of ‘Korean Liberation, Palestinian Self-Determination’ series

7C Minjung hosted their first event on March 6 in The Motley Coffeehouse: a teach-in titled ”Korean Liberation, Palestinian Self-Determination.” The event is the first in a series of three taking place over March and April.

7C Minjung is a new student organization aiming to amplify Korean history, identity and liberation.

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Scripps’ student-run and beloved Motley Coffeehouse to reopen April 1

Freshly brewed coffee, cozy events and barista-favorite playlists will return April 1 as the Motley Coffeehouse opens its doors after a two-year hiatus. The student-run space and café at Scripps College’s Seal Court closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and has not reopened since.

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Yerb your enthusiasm: 5C students run on Yerba Mate

Walking around the 5Cs, you’re bound to spot a student sipping from a yellow Guayakí Yerba Mate can. So what has made this infusion drink rival coffee’s popularity among caffeine-seeking students?

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XOXO, drag show: Motley hosts first Valentine’s Day Drag Show

The Motley Coffeehouse hosted its first drag show in celebration of Valentine’s day, featuring acts from Violeta Luvvv and Tired Old Queen.

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