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By Anna Liss-Roy ‘20 Staff Writer
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n November 9, a retired lawyer in Hawaii took to social media to suggest a protest surrounding Donald Trump’s inauguration. What started as a Facebook post soon became a movement; on January 21, the first day of Trump’s presidency, the Women’s March on Washington hit the streets accompanied by sister marches in all fifty states. California alone had more than thirteen separate marches, including The Women’s March in Los Angeles, which had an estimated 750,000 marchers—far exceeding the 80,000 expected. On the morning of January 21, the platform at the Claremont train station was filled with students and communitymembers alike, carrying signs and waiting in anticipation for the 7:37 a.m. train that would commute them into L.A. One of those students was Sabrina Drescher SC ’20, who attended with a large group of her friends. “The train could only hold about half of the people that were on the platform,” said Drescher. The march itself was delayed due to the unexpectedly high turnout, but protesters
were unperturbed. “I saw kids, entire families, organizations, elderly women and men, there was not a demographic that I did not see at this march,” said Drescher. “I was surrounded by people who were kind and excited. It was very high energy…there were bands and performers, and so many amazing signs.” The websites for the march made clear
that men were welcome to participate, and some male students did choose to attend. “I marched because I’m furious at the new administration, because I’m scared for the safety of so many of my friends and classmates, and because if you believe in something, you have to show up,” said one male attendee PO ’17. “When Trump singles out some of us,
Over 750,000 protestors marched in LA. Photo courtesy of LA Weekly. he’s attacking all of us. I know that my personal safety is much less at stake than a lot of my peers, because I’m a white cis/het male. But I think that makes it all the more important for people like me to
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scripps student union slated for renovation Alyssa Alfonso ‘19 Staff Writer
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idden away above Malott Dining Hall, the Scripps Student Union is not the first place students turn when looking for a comfortable place to study. Instead, the always bustling Motley has become the de facto study space on Scripps’ campus. In fact, when asking Scripps first year, Meghan Joyce, about her opinions on the Student Union, she cautiously replied: “I honestly didn’t know the Student Union existed until a few weeks ago?” Her reaction was not surprising, given the Student Union’s previous dim lighting, disjointed layout, and fallingapart furniture. Students who do routinely use the Student Union, associate it mainly with memories of cramming for midterms. Avery Harwood (‘19), “thinks of it as a space to buckle down and get work done.”
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This was hopefully not the only intention for the space when it was purchased by Scripps Associated Students (SAS) sometime in 2010. To combat this prevailing image, Scripps Associated Students is currently working on a renovation to build the Student Union into a more collaborative, comfortable, and cozy space – one where students can see themselves congregating. Student Union Chair, Ariel Leavitt (‘17) sees this renovation as a way to build the Student Union into an welcoming and collaborative community space with a “modern browsing room” feel. Over winter break, the half pony-walls that divided the main sitting area from the computers in the far corners were removed, broadening the space. A fresh coat of a warm gray paint unifies the
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room and highlights its pitched ceilings. The soft color pairs nicely with the wide-paneled, charcoal hardwood that replaced the previously dark carpeting and laminate floor. Along with the new flooring, in-floor outlets have cropped up to allow students to stay “in-charge” wherever they choose to sit. And there are more changes to come. By the end of spring break, there will be a new L-shaped couch, ten new tables, twenty chairs and a conference table. In a partnership with the Motley, some tables and chairs will be moved into the Student Union in exchange for sofas that will find their new home in Claremont’s favorite coffee shop. This renovation has also been motivated, in part, by the Motley’s desire to become a more discussionbased space. While the Student Union’s website
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See what will change under Trump’s policies
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states that it stocks butcher paper, paint, and markers, much of these supplies seemed to be absent upon a visit this past Sunday night. Although this remodeled space would indicate that the Student Union is well on its way to becoming a usable resource for students to enjoy, it is still lacking the materials SAS has promised its student body. The amount spent on this renovation remains to be seen. It was made clear the money has come from SAS reserves, but the exact amount was not disclosed. SAS Senate Chair, Irene Yi (‘19) is excited that “student fees are being used in a way that directly impacts the student body, instead of for who knows what.” This investment seems like a great step into transforming the Student Union into a more utilized space, but it may take more than just fresh furniture.
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trump inagurated By Lizzie Willsmore-Finkle ‘19 Staff Writer
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he morning of January 20th dawned dark and overcast, the large, ugly raindrops dragging down the shoes of students on their way to classes while the knowledge of a new administration weighed heavily on everyone’s minds. At 9:00 am Pacific Time, PresidentElect Donald Trump was sworn into office by Chief Justice Roberts, while at that same moment, 5C students hustled through the flooded sidewalks and courtyards to conclude the first official week of classes. For the Claremont Colleges, the road to inauguration day has been one filled with every emotion possible: fear, apprehension, anger, numbness, and anything and everything in between. Even still, dorm door whiteboards bear the remnants of #notmypresident posters that have pervaded campus since the morning of November 9th. In fact, the morning of the big day itself, many students chose to forgo watching the inauguration, opting instead to focus their energies on preparing for the Women’s March: L.A. the following morning. While Trump’s inaugural address focused mainly on restoring democratic power to the citizens, his actions mere hours after taking office suggested a different agenda. In his speech, Trump highlighted the importance of national unity, stressing that the beginning of his presidency marked the moment American citizens took the government back from the 1% in Washington. Yet, mere hours after reciting the oath of office, Trump signed an executive order instructing health and human service employees to limit any monetary impositions that the Affordable Care Act may have on taxpayers – a move which, while not incredibly impactful, makes clear that top of the Trump Administration’s to-do list is repealing the ACA. As inauguration day continued and concluded in Washington, the scene in Claremont was starkly different to its usual pace. While many students did not watch the inauguration, the campus still retained a kind of hushed apprehension, which was only heightened by the torrential downpour that would last well into the next week. Conversations across campus remained mostly focused on the unusual weather, but sprinkled between were plans for transportation into L.A. for the Women’s March the next day. In contrast to the utter shock pervading campus the morning of November 9th, Inauguration Day vibes were angry, uncertain and above all else,
charged with a call to action. For some students, who remember the swell of hope on inauguration day of 2008, this year’s peaceful transition of power was distinctly different. According to Paloma Nakamura ’20, “in 2008 there were more feelings of excitement and hope and that feeling was completely absent from this inauguration day. A lot of people phrase it as a new beginning, and this was not that. I don’t think people want to give it a try.” Perhaps the most telling account of inauguration day came from international student Sreileak Hour ’20, who stated, “I’m really impressed but in a negative way. First about the election and how Trump could win and how divisive Americans are, because I have no view of what it’s like out there besides school. [I] feel more hope during the inauguration by how much women and even men really care about the country. There are marches everywhere and I’m very impressed by those and countries who did the same.” Hour also asserted “I didn’t feel as bad as Americans did because my experience [at home] was even worse.” Her words strike an eerie tone for these first few days post-inauguration; one of warning and of hope. Inauguration Day was a sobering reality check, one wherein those in denial of a Trump presidency could no longer turn a blind eye, and those who have committed to resist vowed to continue with renewed fervor. Hour’s reminder that it could always be worse encapsulates the main lesson of Inauguration Day: we can’t let it reach that point. Now more than ever is a moment for standing behind those who are most vulnerable, and for resisting the white supremacy which now holds counsel in the Oval Office. For Scripps and the rest of the Claremont Colleges, Inauguration Day was a reminder that a march isn’t enough. If we aren’t willing to become an active participant, whether by volunteering for on and off campus organizations or lobbying senators and congressional representatives, then it will get worse than it already is. January 20th, 2017, will serve as reminder to the Scripps community and the broader 5C community that we must retain our promise to resist, to remember that Water is Life, to remember that Black Lives Matter, to remember that being female isn’t all about reproductive organs, to remember that no life is illegal, to remember that Muslim lives matter, and that above all else, we are stronger together. Because if we forget that, even for a moment, it can and it will get worse.
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weaponize our privilege and fight back.” While many students repor ted positive experiences at the march, there were also some critiques to be heard. “One danger of marches like this is that people can achieve a kind of cathartic release and then risk becoming complacent, when really the march was just the beginning,” said one student PO ’17. “It would have been cool to see different groups more actively recruiting volunteers for future work.” “Naturally it was a very white march…also I wish that there had been a heavier presence of people protesting for intersectional feminism,” said Drescher SC ’20. Technology has made it vastly easier to organize protests such as The Women’s March, raising concern that the speed with which these demonstrations come together will cause people to consider marches to be an immediate form of action, rather than the call to action that they are meant to signify. Looking forward, Jess Bird SC ’19 said, “I think this march as a whole sparked a lot of activist spirit for people who aren’t normally involved in politics, and we have to keep that momentum moving forward.”
Many political comic artists took the opportunity to take jabs at the new President. Art courtesy of Chan Lowe, Tribune
A popular photoset showed the crowd at Obama’s first inaguration, right, compared to Trump’s turnout. Photo courtesy of International Business Times.
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Art courtesy of Mike Luckovich.
Art courtesy of Paul Noth.
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used to be a pretty big football fan. I own a Seahawks jersey, went to two consecutive NFC championship games when the Seahawks were on their notorious two season Super Bowl run, and still get their ESPN alerts for when they play games. However, once the Seahawks lost their edge, I lost interest in football as a whole. In my junior and senior year in high school, the Seahawks’ tenacious defense, Russell Wilson’s uncanny ability to get out of every broken play and make a miraculous throw, and the team’s great camaraderie and ability to connect with fans made them a force to be reckoned with. Not so anymore. This season, the Seahawks had very little edge. Their team chemistry was dissonant, Russell Wilson’s mind seemed outside of the game, and head coach Pete Carroll’s play calling left many sportswriters and fans questioning the team and its trajectory. The team seemed very vulnerable, which is not an emotion that Seahawks fans have experienced in the past few seasons. Nevertheless, the Seahawks had an excellent record at home, the loudest crowd in the NFL, and a huge legion of support from fans on social media. Even as a cursory fan who did not watch every game, I worried about the team. I wanted to believe in the Pete Carroll/Russell Wilson combo, which I thought was similar to a Steve Kerr/Steph Curry combo in terms of synergy, but I was wrong. Carroll made a lot of questionable moves. This NFL season was marred by serious injuries to important players (Earl Thomas, Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota, Tyler Lockett) some perennial powers maintaining their consistently good play (the Packers, Patriots, Cowboys), but also by some smaller teams who had been stuck in mediocrity for many seasons, like the Falcons, making an improbable rise. No one had the Falcons on their list to have the chance to compete for a Super Bowl championship. The Twitter world was ablaze with conversation about the Falcons. When the Falcons played the Seahawks in the NFC championship on the same day as the altercation between President Donald Trump and US Representative John Lewis, cultural critic and Atlanta native Rembert Browne equated the Seahawks to Donald Trump and Atlanta to Lewis. Falcons fans were also trash talking the Seahawks on Twitter, which Browne explained was because of Atlanta was a city full of rappers and Civil Rights activists, automatically having a chip on their shoulders. When I, an avid twitter user, was scrolling through Twitter, I saw a tweet from the Seattle Times sportswriter Bob Condotta that said “never forget that this season the Seahawks have beaten both teams playing in the Super Bowl.” I retweeted the tweet, and will always remember when thinking about the disjointed, jumbled Seahawks, a team at a crossroads. For how badly they underperformed this year, they will always have this upper hand.
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Sustainable Scripps Some long-awaited campus additions and some things to look forward to Mia Farago-Iwamasa ‘18 Staff Writer
SAS Bylaw Revisions Scripps Associated Students (SAS) has been tirelessly working to revise its bylaws to make the organization more effective. There have been some very exciting changes proposed and EVERY member of the student body will have the opportunity to vote on the changes once they are finalized. For some students who have been around a while, you may know that last year’s SAS also tried to “restructure,” but did not succeed because not enough students voted. This is why SAS really wants students to be aware of what the changes are so that we can get them passed this year and better serve the student body. Some of the proposed changes are to: - Restructure the SAS senate around taskoriented committees to identify specific areas of advocacy - for example, student affairs, financial aid, academic affairs, registrar policy, and sustainability - Make available stipends for students in active CLORG leadership positions - Center non-SAS student leadership in advocacy discussions by mandating the SAS board engages with campus-wide discussions via the restructured Senate - Mandate SAS Programming to collaborate with student leaders to program more meaningful events that explicitly center a NEW Hall Environmental Education diverse range of communities at Scripps Over the winter break, the permanent As mentioned, the members of SAS are signs displaying some of the sustainability still revising the bylaw changes so if you features of NEW Hall were installed. have questions or concerns please do These new signs that match the building’s not hesitate to contact SAS: http://sas. aesthetic replace our temporary ones scrippscollege.edu/contact.html and feature accessible information with pictures and braille translation. Some of PowerDown the features highlighted are the edible This annual energy reduction competition plants and water saving construction of across the 5Cs and between the Scripps the courtyards and pathways. residence halls will take place from Another, more flexible, way NEW Hall February 13th to March 6th. Last year is educating its residents and visitors is Scripps won the competition! With our through the installation of an interactive prize money we bought a smoothie bike monitor in the kitchen and recreation (a blender powered by the pedaling of the room area. This monitor displays real bike) that is currently stored in the Green time energy usage for the building and Bike Program’s shed and will be featured give users tips on how they can be more at events throughout PowerDown. We also environmentally friendly. had the honor of accepting the Green Cup Outdoor Recycling Bins Many students, faculty, and staff have expressed complaints about poor labeling of outdoor recycling bins. Either they look too much like trash cans for anyone to use them appropriately or perhaps people think they just don’t exist. Well this has finally been fixed! It has been three long years, but continuous student effort towards implementing a solution has payed off. Leta Ames (SCR ‘16) made this project her ambition to finnish and her work with our supportive Sustainability Committee and Grounds Department have led to an aesthetic solution that we can proudly integrate into our campus. Now when you look around our gorgeous grounds, you should notice that some of our outdoor terracotta bins had bright blue lids that designate them as RECYCLING ONLY! Grounds has even revised their procedures to include blue collection bins to make picking up outdoor recycling easier and more transparent. By making recycling more accessible all around our campus, especially in outdoor areas, the students and staff that worked tirelessly on this project hope to encourage and facilitate sustainable efforts in our entire community.
for the year. The Cup is proudly presented in the Motley and will go the the college that is this year’s winner in March. PowerDown is also a competition between Scripps residence halls. Previous hall prizes have included clothes dryers and pizza parties. When we get closer to the start of the challenge, look for our annual pledge to sign and commit to taking specific steps to reduce your energy consumption. A list of environmentally focused events will also be released in early February. Let’s all rally together and win again this year! If you want more info in the meantime go to: https://www.facebook.com/ claremontpowerdown/ Green LLC I have personally been working with students, faculty, and staff to formulate a new Living Learning Community that will be offered next year centered around Environmental Living and Environmental Justice. Residential Life will be releasing descriptions of all housing options later on in the semester and will be accepting applications closer to hall draw. If you enjoy learning more about environmental sustainability and its social impacts while striving to live consciously you should apply! As always if you have questions, comments, or suggestions for later topics please email me at mfaragoi7384@ scrippscollege.edu
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INTERNET DISCOURSE UNNECESSARY...OR ESSENTIAL?
By Erin Delaney ‘20 Staff Writer
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ecent United States political events, specifically the election and the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, have pegged current US citizens as the most politically polarized in recent history. This polarization, while it has manifested itself in protests and counter-protests, is arguably most visible on social media platforms such as Facebook, where individuals can share their thoughts and opinions with a network of people they may have never met. Opinions regarding social media discourse are as varied as the opinions represented by those who engage in it. Some feel that debating an issue in the comments of a Facebook post is too impersonal, while others think that it can be an effective way to educate one’s peers on a controversial topic. Scripps first year Jamie Haughton feels that discourse starts as “an attempt to educate the other person, which is okay and even beneficial” for understanding varying viewpoints and educating one’s peers, she believes that internet conversations are not the most effective way to conduct discourse. “The best [form of communication] is face-to-face, because you can see how what you are saying is affecting the other person,” she stated. Leah Nadir, (SCR ‘20) agreed with her friend. “I think a lot of things get lost over
text [...] you’re not going to know what the other person is actually saying, or what they are feeling when they write,” she said. “That’s the danger of [social media discourse]. Leah did acknowledge that websites such as Facebook may be effective places to speak one’s mind. “I never engage [...] but it can be a good platform for you to express your opinions,” she said. “Writing [a comment on a Facebook post] can be cathartic.” Claudia Hernandez (SCR 18) expressed the difficulties of conducting an effective conversation over the internet. “I think it’s tricky to know when it is appropriate to engage someone who is expressing their beliefs and values. [...] Facebook discourse has the potential to open a dialogue, but once a party becomes too angry [...] it becomes impossible to argue with logic,” she said. “We should be tough on the issue but soft on the person.” While she expressed caution regarding how discourse over the internet should be approached, Claudia also acknowledged that this type of discourse is not obsolete.
“while internet discourse can often turn ugly, it opens up conversations that would not otherwise occur”
Claudia stated, “I [engage in] discourse if I feel that I need to defend my beliefs or provide new insight.” Scripps sophomore Elizabeth Murphy also believes that there is a place for discourse on the internet, but in her eyes, this form of debate is essential. “For me, how I engage relates [...] to my personal positionality and the identities that I hold, but also how it relates to the social justice and allyship that I try and practice.” Elizabeth believes that part of her responsibility as an ally is to acknowledge that internet discourse is “emotional labor that oftentimes people in oppressed groups are expected to do, without acknowledgement that it is actual labor. [...] “Sometimes people [in oppressed communities] are misconstrued as a result of things like tone policing when they are [...] responding to comments that hurt them.” Elizabeth believes that, while internet discourse can often turn ugly, it opens up conversations that would not otherwise occur. “Oftentimes what starts out as a conversation that could be really fertile ground and room for people to understand [...] things just becomes an insult smackdown. [...] Talking in person is better, but a lot of the topics that are brought up on the internet are things that would never be brought up [face-to-face],” she said. While she acknowledges that many conversations and discourses conducted via the internet may be devalued, Elizabeth stated that “The internet is not just the internet anymore. The internet is an academic space, it is a social justice space, and it is a space of connection and continuing conversation.” Jamie Haughton also emphasized the value internet community at the Claremont Colleges as an educational space, stating that witnessing the discourses held there has been a valuable learning experience. “We’re all educating each other [on our experiences]. I think just in the few months I’ve been in Claremont, I’ve learned a lot [...] about how to talk about certain things [...] and about what groups of people I should be more aware of and trying to consciously include,” she stated. When both parties are receptive, internet discourse can be positive, or even educational. Whether one views internet discourse as essential or abrasive, one thing is certain: it is not going anywhere.
“Oftentimes what starts out as a conversation that could be really fertile ground and room for people to understand...just becomes an insult smackdown”
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es, I’m writing about the much-hyped “La La Land” (2016) By Ali Bush ‘19 by grandiose musical numbers that live up to the mid-century because it is a film lover’s film, and I’m a huge film lover. Los Film Columnist musical scores which inspired them. From the intimate and selfAngeles has always been La La Land in my mind; the universal doubtful theme of the film “City of Stars,” to the delightfully cheesy, dream city to live in. When first moving to Claremont, so close to LA, I was heartwarming “Another Day of Sun,” the soundtrack delightfully captures an awe-struck first year hypnotized by my proximity to the glamour and the these dreamers in love. The score, which has already won two Golden glory of Hollywood, my naive optimism perfectly captured in the opening Globes (composed by Justin Hurwitz). is a jazzy soundtrack and a selftrack of the movie “Another Day of Sun.” reflective journey of working towards the Hollywood dream. Intending to revive the great American musical of the fifties and A divisive aspect of the film is both lead actors’ novice level of singing, sixties, director Damien Chazelle draws from classic films such as “An dancing, and playing piano, as Gosling and Stone learned these skills American in Paris” but maintains a sense of complete modernity. The with no prior experience in the few months before filming. Although film struggles with a particularly relevant struggle for millennial, love critics argue that these roles should have gone to more qualified versus ambition. “La La Land” acknowledges grapples with the feeling actors, it seems somewhat fitting that Gosling and Stone aren’t of endless possibilities LA can offer to a dreamer and the harsh perfect dancers in the movie to reflect where their characters are reality of sacrifice and heartbreak. But rather than being a careerist as aspiring artists. Though these actors are no Ginger Rogers and movie about a working couple, it is a film about commitment to Fred Astaire, the passion behind their performances never fails to art and the dedication to dream in a cruel world. impress.. Somewhat more problematic is the choice to represent Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) both jazz, a historically black genre, mainly with a white man. No move to The City of Angels to follow their respective dreams doubt Gosling nails his live recorded piano pieces and dance of being a famous actress and a jazz club owner. The moves, but it is frustrating to see a chance to launch black couple go through stages of ecstasy and struggle as actor into fame lost. they balance their romantic and professional lives. Despite some setbacks and a disheartening final As they chase their dreams among thousands of montage, the film is still elevating and does what other artists chasing theirs, it becomes clear film is supposed to do: disrupt our routine that they must chase their dreams alone. and make us think about our lives, or even The film’s compelling plot and more importantly, to dream. I admit acting is enhanced by score which I’m a sucker for musicals, but this is impressive by itself. Mia colorful film inspired me to and Sebastian’s lives keep dreaming. are elevated
Photo courtsey of the La La Land official website
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trump policies:
a bleak future for climate protection By Isobel Whitcomb ‘17 Environmental Columnist
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ecent years have seen climate change take an unprecedentedly prominent position in US policy and in the media. In 2006, there was Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. In 2008, Former President Obama’s campaign addressed climate change as one of the greatest issues of the new generation. In the past four years alone, the US signed an agreement the Paris Climate Talks, Obama created the clean power plan, and rejected the Keystone XL pipeline on the grounds that it contradicted the US’s stated intent of reducing carbon emissions. It’s hard to believe that only recently has climate change entered the forefront of the public consciousness. Now, however, it seems to many that this change could quickly be reversed. In the past week since his inauguration, President Trump has brought the Keystone XL pipeline back for reconsideration, placed a freeze on grants made by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and NPS (National Parks Service), and has ordered employees of these agencies not to speak to the press or use social media. In addition, he has declared his intent to gut Obama’s Clean Power Plan and remove the US from the agreement made at the Paris Climate Talks. Perhaps most concerning to many scientists and environmentalists was recent suggestion that in the future, scientists may have to submit work for “case-by-case” review by Trump appointees before publication. While, nothing suggests that Trump is working to implement such a policy, it’s clear that the Trump administration’s plan of attack on climate change related policy is to discredit science itself. When considering the events of the past week it’s important to consider one thing: For many years, the responsibility of reducing society’s carbon footprint has fallen mainly on individuals. People have been encouraged
to drive less, fly less, and waste less energy. While international treaties and agreements have been made periodically since 1990, most of these actions have been non-binding. So while it’s far from optimistic to say “here we are once again,” having before been in this place of reliance on individuals to enact change, we know that there is work that can be done. And more than ever before, we’re seeing individuals do that work. Resistance and action are coming from many levels of society: from state politicians, public figures, government workers, and people en masse. These entities all seem to recognize the need to continue to act against climate change even without the support of federal government. For example, Governor Jerry Brown of and other public legislators of California have announced their dissent from the Climate policy of the Trump administration. They plan to continue to attend engage with other nations on issues related to climate change, and to continue to enact aggressive climate change policy. Californians makes up a over 12% of the US population, and California alone has one of the largest GDPs in the world. Because of the state’s influential population size and economy, they have the potential to become a leader in global climate action, even without Washington on their side. Meanwhile, after the CDC suddenly called off a three day conference on the effects of climate change on public health, Al Gore announced that he, instead, would lead the conference. Finally, continuing a theme of civil dissent and self governance, scientists across the US are mobilizing on social media. From the Park employee at Badlands National Park who tweeted climate change facts despite the government “blackout” to the nearly 700,000 prospective attendees of a March on Washington for Science, there is a recognition within the scientific community that right now, the need for public outreach on climate change is extraordinary.
NATIONAL PARKS LEAD THE
RESISTANCE
Facing censorship and crackdowns from the Trump administration, 13 National Park social media accounts have gone rogue, forming an “Alt National Park Service” committed to protecting the environment
Badlands, Glacier and Arches are among many National Parks accounts resising Trump’s censorship policies. Photos courtesy of the National Park Service.
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MALLOT’S FAMOUS
bread pudding recipe
By Rachel Miller-Haughton ‘17 Editor-in-Chief
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ave you ever wanted to make Malott’s bread pudding in the comfort of your own kitchen? Now, thanks to Garrick Hisamoto, Executive Chef, the iconic Scripps dessert is available for all. Happy baking!
ingredients FOR SAUCE 2 cups whipping cream 6 tbsp Irish cream liqueur 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
FOR PUDDING 12 oz bread (with crust) 6 oz dark chocolate 6 oz white chocolate 4 large eggs 1/4 cup and 4 tbsp sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup whole milk
For Sauce: Bring cream, liqueur, sugar and vanilla to boil over medium heat, stir frequently. Mix cornstarch and 2tsp water in small bowl, whisk into cream mixture. Boil until sauce thickens about 3min. Cool and refrigerate until cold. For Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine bread, chocolate and white chocolate in large bowl and toss. Whisk together eggs, 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp sugar, and vanilla. Add 1 1/2 cups cream and 1/2 cup milk to mixture. Add cream mixture to bread mixture and let stand 30 min. Spray a 13x9x2 baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer mixture to dish, drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup cream. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp sugar. Bake until edges are golden and custard is set in center, about 1 hour.
Bread pudding is a longstanding favorite at Mallot Dining Hall events.
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The beauty of attending science speaker series By Erin Matheson ‘18 Science Columnist
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s Scripps students, we all get the emails that remind us of the many events such as “Scripps Presents”, “Chemistry Speaker Series”, and “Neuroscience Speaker Series”. Many of us keep scrolling through their weekly Scripps listserve emails and do not stop to read the description. This is where Scripps students go wrong. I, too, find myself busy and cannot attend speaker events, but whenever I do go, I find the speaker incredibly empowering, informative, thought-provoking, and interesting. The speakers that the Scripps brings in are highly qualified and interesting. There are always highlights like Angela Davis and Nancy Pelosi, but the lesser known are great as well. Afterall, there is a reason that community members frequent the events. Lots of time and energy is put into scheduling and planning the talks. Oftentimes, there are opportunities to have a conversation with the expert. This is the perfect opportunity for learning more and possibly networking in their field. The benefits of attending a small liberal arts college allows me to major in a science field and be immersed in other, multi-disciplinary studies. Not only are there good humanities speakers, but there are world renowned scientists. Recently, I attended a Chemistry Speaker Series (held every Tuesday at 11:00am in Burns Lecture Hall or Pomona North Seaver Building). I had the privilege of listening to Dr. David Tirrell of CalTech. I learned not only about his research, but about his life story. The science captivated me and inspired my intellectual curiosity and his story gave me hope for my future career. Afterwards, I had lunch with one of my Advanced Lab classes and we were able to debrief the science and discuss its implications. It was a great way to spend lunch and I highly encourage all--especially science majors--to seize these opportunities. Not only do you get to learn about cutting edge research, you learn about the field and people behind the publications. This is my call to you, as your fellow Scripps student, to make time for the speaker events on campus. Science or not, all can help in your future career and improve your day. Next in the series: “Less is (Sometimes) More: Loading and Losing Ions from a Radio-Frequency Trap” Dr. James Wells, Keck Science Department Feb. 3 11AM-12PM, Burns Lecture Hall, Keck
2 February, 2017 • The Scripps Voice • Volume XX • Issue Five
12 • Arts & Entertainment
a sense of place:
73rd scripps ceramic annual By Rhiannon Schaub ‘20 Staff Writer
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pon walking into the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, you will find yourself surrounded by a vibrant array of teapots, bowls, abstract sculptures of chaotic color, and ceramic figures enacting scenes of both whimsy and scandal. Each piece showcases the artists’ virtuosic skill sets and hosts a broad variety of themes, ranging from political to environmental. This striking exhibition, the 73rd Scripps Ceramic Annual, will be displaying art by nine different artists from January 21st through April 9th 2017, and also features an art catalog with an essay by writer Jo Lauria. The gallery is open from 12-5, Wednesday through Sunday, with free admission. The theme of this year’s exhibition, ‘A Sense of Place’, has collected pieces that reflect how an artist’s intimate relationship with a certain time and place can yield special meaning. The theme is expressed with subtle elegance, whether grounded in fantastical children’s stories, like The Chinese QuinTeapots by Red Weldon Sandlin, or the history of three generations of war, like the cups of 400 of Thousands by W.A Ehren Tool (all of which will be given away to students, first come first serve, on April 9th). The annual also provides ample opportunities to students for creative engagement. About 40 groups have already come through, many led by art faculty from other colleges but some of which were from fields as diverse as writing-- one class even used the art as a challenge for composing vivid language descriptions. The 73rd Ceramics Annual is a wonderful display of new art following an old Scripps tradition, and is most definitely worth an afternoon visit. Additionally, even when there is no exhibition running you can take trip to the gallery basement and visit the permanent collection of post-war ceramics.
Isobel Whitcomb ‘17 with Maureen Cowhey ‘19, Staff Writer
Hometown: Ashland, Oregon The Scripps Voice: What are you studying? Isobel Whitcomb: I’m a biology major, and I study ecology, population dynamics and conservation biology. I’m really interested in evolution, particularly extinction and diversification, but this is a recent interest of mine, so I haven’t yet had much of an opportunity to focus on it.
Red Weldon Sandlin The Chinese QuinTeapots, 2003
TSV: Have you always been interested in biology? Isobel: During grades 4-8, I was homeschooled, and I was allowed to study whatever I wanted (and not study the subjects I didn’t like). I actually hated biology and science with a passion, and mostly ignored those subjects. At my public high school, I found out that I actually liked science, and for a long time I wanted to be a doctor. I didn’t get interested in environmental sciences until I got to Scripps. TSV: What is your dream job? Isobel: My dream job would be to host a popular NPR science/environment podcast. I’m really obsessed with RadioLab and Hidden Brain, as well as a bunch of non-science related podcasts. I’m actually applying to grad school in scientific journalism, so if I’m lucky, I might head in this general direction. TSV: Who is your favorite author and/or book? Why? Isobel: My favorite author is Barbara Kingsolver, especially her books Prodigal Summer and Flight Behavior. Both these books are about people but have an environmental, science-y lens. Prodigal Summer is about a female scientist who marries into a family of farmers in Appalachia, and the clash between old and new in the community. Flight Behavior is about how a poor farming community is affected when, due to global warming, a flock of monarch butterflies migrates to their town instead of to Mexico. Kingsolver is a PhD in biology, and it was after I found this out that I first realized that I could combine my science background with my love for reading and writing. TSV: What have you always wanted to try? Isobel: I have always wanted to go on a long distance bike tour, because it’s something my parents did together (they biked across the entirety of the British Isles, Greece, and New Zealand) and I’ve grown up listening to their stories. I’m planning on doing a smaller month-long bike tour next year before grad school.
W. A Ehren Tool 400 of Thousands, 2016
Phtotographs by Rhiannon Schaub ‘20 Michael Sherrill Flourish Rhododendron, 2008
TSV: What other clubs or activities are you involved in? Isobel: I have a column at the Scripps Voice, I’m a blogger for CP&R, and I work in Doctor Thomson’s lab at Keck doing research on drought and fire dynamics in native plant communities. TSV: What are you interests and hobbies outside of school? Isobel: My interests are building connections with others, road biking, reading, creative writing, and trail running.
2 February, 2017 • The Scripps Voice • Volume XX • Issue Five