In summer 2024, reality TV dominated screens across the nation, becoming a widespread cultural phenomenon — including among students at Scripps College. Popular shows like Love Island, Too Hot to Handle, and The Bachelorette have inspired weekly watch parties. While reality TV often carries a stigma, Scripps students are embracing it as a way to foster new friendships.
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Abbie On Aux: The palpable chemistry behind Daisy Jones & The Six’s ‘Aurora’
Amazon Studios recently adapted the popular novel “Daisy Jones & The Six” into a TV series, accompanied by a debut record, “Aurora.” The onscreen chemistry and cast performances make “Aurora” into a better record, argues music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ’26.
Vowels to victory: Lorraine Harry PO ’97 wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
On Oct. 5, Lorraine Harry PO ’97 got to see her name in shining lights — or rather, her name and cash winnings on an LED podium screen.
Regularly scheduled programming: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ finds its stride in third season
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back for its third season, and according to TV columnist Claire DuMont, it’s better than ever.
Film files: Summer films and TV shows to cure your finals-week blues
Need an excuse to procrastinate, or want something to look forward to after finals? Film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 has you covered with film and TV recommendations.
Lights, camera, casting: Unpacking race and representation on ‘Bridgerton’
Because of its inconsistency with discussing race and culture, season two of “Bridgerton” continues the first season’s failure at genuinely portraying a post-racial society, argue Sridha Chadalavada PO ’24 and Anuradha Krishnan PO ’24.
OPINION: Popular teen shows weren’t made for everyone
We must acknowledge racial and socioeconomic stereotypes perpetuated though predominantly white narratives of popular teen TV shows, writes Shay Suresh CM ‘24.
Scene it: ‘Pam & Tommy’ does the very thing it argues against
By effectively recreating Pamela Anderson’s trauma, “Pam & Tommy” practices the opposite of what it preaches, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 argues.
OPINION: Queer representation doesn’t always look the way you expect
It’s time we recognize the potential for queer-coded characters to be meaningful to the queer community while recognizing the harmful motives behind “queerbaiting”, writes Eliza Powers PO ‘25.
Lauren Rodriguez PO ’22 spreads school spirit, smarts on ‘Jeopardy!’ National College Championship
Lauren Rodriguez PO ’22 competed on “Jeopardy” National College Championship, crushing the first round and coming close on the second.