Melina ’25
Student Government at Scripps
I never expected to join student government when I came to Scripps, but I am now approaching my final college semester and serving as the student body president of Scripps […]
Read MoreMovies and TV Shows filmed at the 5Cs
If you have a sharp eye and are a big film and television fan, you may recognize the Claremont Colleges as the site for some of your favorite media pieces. […]
Read MoreAthletics and Recreation at Scripps
The Claremont Colleges approach their athletics programs in a unique way: by splitting them into two, thus forming the “Sixth Street Rivalry” after the narrow road that divides CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) […]
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2023: Melina Durre ’25
Hi everybody! My name is Melina, and I am a senior from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. I am a Media Studies major and a Biology minor. I first started seriously […]
Read MoreMelina’s Top Five LA Picks
Little Tokyo I love Little Tokyo so much! It is also very accessible through the Metrolink, as it is only a ten-minute walk from Union Station. From there, you can […]
Read MoreMy Time on Student Government
As a senior in high school, I served on my school’s student government as the “Commissioner of Student Activities”- I was in charge of creating videos and other promotional content. […]
Read MoreMeet Melina ’25
Hi everybody! My name is Melina, and I am a senior from Rancho Palos Verdes, California. I am a Media Studies major and a Biology minor. I first started seriously […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Local Eats
The Claremont Village, just a 15-20 minute walk from campus, offers many great restaurant options if you’re not feeling like eating at one of the dining halls! Kazama Sushi Kazama […]
Read MoreHow to Create a College List
Introduction Starting the college admissions process is extremely daunting. With thousands of institutions across the country, how can you choose a select few to apply to? I remember having tons […]
Read MoreThe Best Class I Have Taken So Far and Its Impact
In my first semester of college, I decided to challenge myself and take a German class above my proficiency level. Sometimes, taking on something that is outside of your comfort […]
Read MoreFalling in Love with Scripps and the 5Cs!
A lot has changed since that one August afternoon I walked up three little flat steps and through two massive doors and stood next to the fountain under the tower […]
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