Feature Stories (page 59)


December 14, 2009

Science in Motion

Playing basketball for the CMS (Claremont McKenna-Scripps-Harvey Mudd) team earned Kari Oki ’09 more than her share of curious looks, but it also pointed her toward a self-designed major in motion science and a career path that has led her into the country’s premier doctoral program in physical therapy.

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December 2, 2009

Opening a Window on the World

They may be less than ten blocks from the Scripps campus, but Core 3 students teaching elementary-school students are light years away from their everyday college life.

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November 19, 2009

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Some students work retail or bus tables during their summer vacation. Stephanie Kang opted to become a political neophyte and work for United States Senator Diane Feinstein.

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November 16, 2009

Leader of the Pack

The CMS cross-country team races to its 12th appearance at the NCAA championships thanks to strong efforts by Scripps women.

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November 9, 2009

Athenas Soccer Team Finishes in First Place

The CMS Athenas soccer team took the SCIAC title on Saturday, November 7 with a near perfect record of 12 conference wins, zero losses, and two ties. Follow their progress here.

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November 6, 2009

What Matters Most

Read excerpts from “A Tribute to Ellen Clark Revelle,” a speech delivered October 3, 2009 by Marguerite Manela ’10.

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November 3, 2009

A Force to Unite

The Davis Scholars program builds international understanding and multiculturalism through education. Learn more about the Scripps College students who embarked on its journey.

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October 27, 2009

Life After Scripps

“When I was asked to return for my first Life After Scripps event as a graduate, I was both flattered and curious,” says recent alum Whitney Eriksen of her participation in the annual Career Planning & Resources conference. “I realized what a unique position recent graduates are in – not too long ago, we were in your shoes!”

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October 21, 2009

The Power of Pink

The Breast Health Awareness campaign has arrived to bring education and empowerment to the entire Scripps College Community

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October 16, 2009

What is the “Genius of Women?”

In celebration of the inauguration of its eighth president, Lori Bettison-Varga, Scripps College has selected the theme, “the Genius of Women.” Throughout the 2009-2010 academic year, guest speakers, writers, scientists, artists and other thought leaders will engage students and faculty in discussions about the transformational power of genius, and how creative and intellectual genius is essential in today’s changing world, especially from women, for women.

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