Feature Stories (page 46)


April 25, 2012

Relay for Life

Shailini Pandya ’12 and Annsley McKinney ’12 helped bring American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to the Claremont Colleges in 2009. Now they’re trying to raise more money than ever in the fight against the deadly disease.

Read More
April 24, 2012

Timeless: The Scripps Senior Art Exhibition

The Scripps College Senior Art Exhibition reveals many things, including the passions and secrets of budding artists every spring. Just don’t bother asking its age.

Read More
April 16, 2012

Investigating Morality

Sarah Stringer ’12 and Allison Midden ’12 just established the first undergraduate psychology research conference within The Claremont Colleges. And you’re invited.

Read More
April 11, 2012

Under the Sea

Environmental analysis professor Branwen Williams’ research on ocean acidification redefines climate change in the 21st century and its impact on some of the world’s most important ecosystems.

Read More
April 6, 2012

Voice of the Oppressed

Scripps College visiting professor Helena Maria Viramontes grew up in a home with few books. When she was 10, a trip to the local library changed her life in ways she never imagined.

Read More

Internship, Granted

Anne Dreshfield ’13 thought she found the perfect internship last summer — it was a blend of her interests in technology and communication and, more important, the company was eager to hire her. There was only one problem – the internship was unpaid.

Read More

2012 Fulbright Awards

The results are still coming in, but Scripps College is on its way to a record-breaking year of Fulbright scholars. Here’s a peek at some of the amazing women who’ve already accepted their award.

Read More
March 29, 2012

Artistic, Scientific, Confident

Karin Weston ‘12 takes a break from her senior thesis in molecular biology March 31 to work on her other thesis – a captivating solo vocal recital you won’t want to miss.

Read More
March 26, 2012

21st Century Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was ahead of his time when he wrote “listen to many, speak to a few.” Professors put those words into practice at a recent Scripps College workshop where they traded insights on how to effectively teach the Bard’s magical words.

Read More
March 23, 2012

A Festival of Colors

On March 23, students from all of The Claremont Colleges— regardless of their religion or nationality—came together to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi at Pomona College’s Walker Beach.

Read More