Feature Stories (page 37)


February 10, 2014

“Devilishly Brilliant”

Prominent conservative columnist and author Peggy Noonan joined the Scripps College community for a lively and perceptive talk February 6 – and it struck quite a chord with students.

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Scripps College Community Raises Thousands for Philippines Typhoon Relief Through Benefit Concert

“Remember, Rebuild, and Sustain: Walang Iwanan,” a typhoon relief benefit concert organized by Scripps College faculty and students, raised more than $3,200 February 2 as it celebrated the beauty and resilience of Filipino culture.

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Film/Video + Written/Spoken Word = Social Change

Erma Taylor O’Brien Distinguished Visiting Professor Aishah Shahidah Simmons joins the Scripps College community this semester with a series of talks and lectures, starting with a discussion this week at 7:00pm on February 13 in the Humanities Auditorium.

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February 4, 2014

Enabling Advocacy

Maddy Ruvolo ’14 pioneers disability advocacy at Scripps College, The Claremont Colleges, and beyond.

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January 28, 2014

Scripps College Academy Profiled on Univision’s KMEX 34

Ground-breaking work by the Scripps College Academy captures the attention of Univision, the nation’s largest Spanish-language TV network.

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December 20, 2013

Comedy and the Power of Social Media

Senior Ellie McElvain parlays her comedic chops into a lively Twitter presence – and an internship at “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

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December 12, 2013

Bridging the Generation Gap

As fourth-generation students, Mary Chawaga ’17 and Robin Ossentjuk ’17 have already been part of the Scripps College family for more than 80 years.

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November 26, 2013

A True “Marvel”

Art professor Susan Rankaitis’ work often extends beyond the borders of Scripps College and Claremont, and for the third time it’s landed in the Smithsonian.

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November 12, 2013

Sibling Revelry

The tight-knit community at Scripps College often feels like a sisterhood — and in some cases it is. Find out how having a sister on campus affects the experience of these students.

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November 11, 2013

The Conservation of Asian Art

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery the prestigious Museums for America Award under the Collections Stewardship category. The grant of $58,385 brings total funds to conserve and display Scripps’ collection of Asian art to $178,385.

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