Volume XVI, Issue One
Sept. 7, 2012
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SAS Welcomes Students Back to Campus By Mikayla Raymond ‘15 SAS Media Relations Chair Hello Scripps Voice Readers! My name is Mikayla Raymond and I am this year’s SAS Media Relations Chair! It is my job to keep you all up to speed with what’s going on in SAS so that we can all participate and be aware of what’s going on in our community. SAS training began a week before classes started, and during our numerous meetings with both the executive and programming branches, as well as Dean Lee and President Bettison-Varga, we were able to discuss (and occasionally argue about) our goals for the start of the semester and how best to implement these goals. One of our biggest goals is to increase our visibility on campus. The largest aspect of this change will be an overhaul of the SAS website. Over the summer, we began designin a more attractive, useful, and better organized website to help both SAS and the student body communicate, participate, and advertise events as well as to make necessary information for CLORGS and student leaders more readily available. The site still has a very long way to go, but we have made a lot of progress and expect to have things running soon. In conjunction, I am leading a WordPress tutorial for SAS officers so that the entire SAS team can upload important information online for your viewing pleasure. In the same publicity vein, we are currently working hard to create an enticing logo for use on the SAS Website, flyers for SAS events, and t-shirts. We are also working on building our Facebook presence so that students can engage with us easily. We are confident that these changes will begin to create a closer connection between
students and SAS and help inform students about what we are currently doing on campus. Another goal is to create a set of policies for the Student Union. We want to make the space as useful for Scripps Students as possible and are currently working out procedures for reserving the conference rooms. We also want CLORGs to have the option to reserve the entire Student Union space for community events. Additionally, we are in the process of revamping the Hall Council system. We are reevaluating the existing structure and plan to make significant changes to create a more substantial role for these representatives on our campus and within SAS. The current structure of Hall Council is not facilitating the need for more student representation on SAS and more collaboration between SAS and Residential Life, Peer Mentors, Hall Directors, and RAs. If you have been using your dorm kitchen, you likely noticed some new additions! Thanks to a generous gift from last year’s SAS, every dorm kitchen is now fully stocked and ready for you to use. These lovely tools include: toasters, hand mixers, vegetable peelers, can openers, pots and pans of all sizes, silverware, strainers, knives, and more. No more running over to GJW for a cupcake tin and then back to Dorsey for a spatula! Until next time, keep yourself informed by liking our Facebook page, and by looking out for signs about Hall Council and First-Year Rep elections! You can visit the SAS Facebook page here.
Meet your Editors-in-Chief ! Hello everyone! We are Rosemary McClure (left) and Lauren Prince (right), your Editors-in-Chief for the year.
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This is Lauren’s (’14) third year at The Scripps Voice and her second as Editor-in-Chief. She is a Media Studies major and a Latin American Studies minor. Lauren hopes to go into marketing or public relations after college. She is Growth Chair of Relay for Life and also a student representative on the Educational Policy Committee on the Board of Trustees. She was born and raised in Mercer Island, Washington, and loves hiking and dancing (even in the rain). Her favorite movie is Finding Nemo. Lauren loves to travel and has been to 16 countries! She claims her spirit animal is a squirrel, but Rosemary doesn’t agree. This is Rosemary’s (’13) fourth year being involved with The Scripps Voice core and her first year as Editor-in-Chief. She is an Environment, Economics, and Politics major and is also interested in feminism, anti-racism, and indigenous issues. She just returned from a year abroad in London and Australia (a semester each). She enjoys rap, scuba diving, and breakfast sandwiches. Rosemary was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. Stop asking her what she will do after she graduates.
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In response to reader feedback, we will be making a lot of changes to The Scripps Voice. We envision the paper as a student forum for opinions and lifestyles of Scripps and 5C students. As such, we have several
specific goals for the year: • An emphasis on editorials and investigative journalism rather than news, in order to reduce competition with other campus publications. • Increased readership and involvement across the 5Cs, especially interaction and dialogue online via comments our Tumblr, scrippsvoice.tumblr.com • At least one photo with every article What do you think? We want to hear from you! We have been getting some feedback that is going to help us make the paper the best it can be. So tell us! Did you like the sex column? What was your experience writing for us? Please follow us online at scrippsvoice. tumblr.com!
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2 • News FYI: First Year Infomation Orientation Welcomes New Students By Lauren Prince ‘14 Editor-in-Chief On Thursday new students took Scripps by storm! Parents and siblings shuffled through the halls carrying box after box. The already-beautiful Scripps campus was illuminated not only by a blooming rose garden, birds of paradise, and the rays of the sun, but also with the excitement and beaming smiles of first-years and their families. Upon entering the campus, the first-years were greeted by Peer Mentors and RAs who had been awaiting their arrival.
The Scripps Voice Editors-in-Chief Rosemary McClure & Lauren Prince Advisor Sam Haynes Design Editors TBD Copy Editors Megan Peterson TBD Web Assistant TBD Printer Gardena Valley Press
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Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities Sam Haynes was in charge of planning orientation this year. First-years reported enjoyed orientation events and were all smiles from the moment they arrived on campus. The first 5C evening event during Orientation is the Scripps Carnival. Scripps students danced, climbed the blow-up rock wall, waited in line for caricatures, and danced for candy. It was a sight for sore eyes! Remember that notorious orientation lecture that left a lasting impression on all of us? Well, even though slapgrabtwistpull was not mentioned in this lecture, the first years still learned the basics of selfdefense training and received their rape whistles for safety emergencies. As the days pass and we find ourselves at the end of the first week of school, the first years have brought new energy onto campus. Kiley Lawrence ’14, the Routt 3rd floor RA said, “I couldn’t be more ex-
cited to live in such a first year-heavy dorm. I get to experience first-hand, every day, how brilliant, kind, interesting, and diverse our newest peers are. Who could ask for more?” And she’s right! Scripps is defined by the students it houses and we welcome them with open arms! First years, Scripps College awaits you! Make the most of it!
Republican National Convention and Women By Kara Odum ‘15 Guest Writer At the recent Republican National Convention held in Tampa, Florida, Republicans came together to nominate Mitt Romney and to promote their party platform. One highly contentious women’s issue that was addressed at the convention concerned access to contraception and abortions. Why politicians should have the ability to dictate such a private issue is beyond me, but plenty of pro-life legislation has been introduced recently, both at the national and state level. The famous Roe v. Wade case of 1973 upheld a woman’s right to choose, citing a “right to privacy” implicit in the 14th Amendment, but Republicans have been fighting to overturn this ruling. Mitt Romney supported some pro-choice legislation as Governor of Massachusetts but promised to “protect the sanctity of life” during his RNC acceptance speech. As governor, Romney also vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed rape victims access to Plan B, the morning-after pill. His reasoning was that the morning-after pill “could terminate life after conception.” This quote is bothersome in that it is completely inaccurate; the pill actually works by delaying ovulation, which occurs before the egg is fertilized. Romney’s lack of understanding led him to moronically refer to the morning-after pill as an “abortive pill.” If a presidential candidate doesn’t even understand the basic science behind mainstream contraception, he can’t be trusted to make reasonable, logical decisions for the well-being of women in America. VP nominee Paul Ryan went even further in his opposition to abortion by co-sponsoring a bill which would outlaw abortion except in cases of “forcible
rape.” Ryan’s allowance for abortions only in cases of “forcible rape” places violent sexual assault at the top of the rape hierarchy, as though other types of rape (such as acquaintance rape) are less legitimate. That a politician can be so insensitive publicly is appalling. Someone lacking such a basic understanding of sexual violence should not be trying to force his ill-formed opinion on the rest of the country. Condoleezza Rice is pro-choice with caveats: she supports parental notification and opposes late-term abortions. Rice’s unwillingness to align her moderate position more closely with Romney’s extreme position probably cost her the VP nomination. It is surprising that the republicans are polling so well even as they alienate women with legislation such as the “Human Life Amendment,” which would outlaw all abortions even in cases of rape, incest, or imminent danger to the mother’s life. Several conservative political action organizations such as Republicans for Planned Parenthood and Republicans for Choice have made it clear that not all Republicans are anti-abortion. But the existence of such groups is hardly reassuring; they have been ineffective at tempering the GOP’s extreme stance on women’s health issues. If Romney is elected, Republicans will control the Executive Branch as well as the House of Representatives, paving the way toward successful anti-choice legislation. While I would call the Democrats’ claim of a Republican “war on women” slightly hyperbolic, I strongly condemn the Republican Party’s attempt to strip women of their right to choose when and how to raise their families.
Important Dates for Seniors! By Rosemary McClure ‘13 Editor-in-Chief Hey, seniors! It’s time to start thinking about scholarships, fellowships, and grants! Keep in mind that many of these opportunities require recommendations from Scripps faculty, which you should obtain as soon as possible. Haven’t even thought about it yet? Not to worry! Many more are not due until early 2013. More information can be found on the Scripps web site at scrippscollege.edu/academics/ fellowships.
September 24: Fulbright Application deadline October 1: Marshall Scholarship deadline October 3: Rhodes Scholarship deadline November 2: Third Teach for America deadline November 9: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans deadline
September 14: Watson Fellowship local deadline September 14: Teach for America deadline (note: there are several deadlines you can choose from)
November 13: First National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship deadline. Date may be later depending on field of study.
September 7, 2012• The Scripps Voice •Volume XVI• Issue One
Opinions & Editorials• 3 Scrippers and Scrippstitutes: Discovering the 5-C Stereotypes By Lily Foss ‘13 Staff Writer Remember when you heard about the 5C stereotypes for the first time? I don’t. But I do remember hearing the word “Scrippstitute” for the first time, and being shocked by it. This image of Scripps women—or “Scripps girls” as we are so often called by those who dare to make these generalizations about us—was so contrary to the confident, courageous, and hopeful women I saw in the admissions brochures. A few nights ago at dinner, I asked a table of Scripps about their reactions to hearing “Scripper” and “Scrippstitute” for the first time, and almost all of them expressed similar feelings. Once, a sophomore, said, “I was surprised, and I’m still surprised by how much people buy into it. People take it really seriously.” I have to admit, I’ve done my fair share of falling into the stereotype trap. I’ve warned first-year students away from CMC men, explaining that most of them are shallow jocks who are only interested in getting drunk and having one night stands. I’ve made jokes about Mudders’ lack of social skills. And I’ve defended myself to my conscience by arguing, “Well, some CMCers do act like that! And I know so many nerdy, socially awkward Mudders!” Which is true. But I don’t know every CMC student. And the majority of the ones I know personally are in committed relationships. And while I know more Mudders than CMCers, and many of them are a bit lacking in the social department, not every Mudd student fits that description. And I privately suspect that a
few fake the endearing social awkwardness to score dates (I should know; I’ve been dating one for two years). But does perpetuating these oversimplified images of real students have the same effect as spreading the myth that Scripps students are sluts? I still say no. What happens when Claremont students believe the stereotype that CMCers are bros, or Mudders are nerdy? They might avoid those students. What happens when students from other schools hear that Scripps women are slutty? In my experience, these women become targets. When I was a first-year, as
soon as my friends and I mentioned that we went to Scripps, men’s behavior towards us changed. We were propositioned. We were groped. Some of us were even assaulted. The idea is that Scripps women want this, that we will be easy to get into bed and out of clothes. Because others say that we’re “Scrippstitutes,” we’re expected to act like prostitutes. This is one stereotype that has very real and very dangerous consequences. How do we stop it? I don’t know. We can’t do it by ourselves. Even when we call out the people who say “Scripper” or “Scrippstitute,” it doesn’t stop the others who continue to make these generalizations. If we’re going to rid ourselves of these stereotypes, 5C stereotype parties need to stop, stereotype orientation skits need to stop, and unofficial college brochures need to stop listing “Scrippsies, Scrippos, and Scrippers” as nicknames for Scripps students. On the Scripps end of things, we should stop paying attention to other stereotypes as well. Some Mudders are geeky. But so are some Pitzer students, some Pomonians, some CMCers, and some Scripps students. I happen to have a giant map of Middle Earth covering one wall of my room. No one falls completely into a stereotype, and the sooner we acknowledge that, the sooner we can erase “Scrippstitute” from the 5C vernacular. Now, if you’ll all excuse me, I have to put on stilettos and a minidress and find some guys to have sex with. I am a Scripper, after all. Isn’t that how you all spend your Monday nights?
Pandora’s Box: physical and emotional sexual boundaries Hello Scripps! I’m your sex columnist for this issue! In addition to loving sex, I am a Planned Parenthood-trained peer sex educator. I hope you’re all as excited as I am to be in Claremont! Seeing all the new faces makes me nostalgic for my first year. Enjoy your time here while it lasts! It’s crazy to think how much I’ve grown and learned over the past three years. Some of you might still be in monogamous high school relationships. I was too—for three whole weeks! Others might be in open or poly relationships, looking for a new relationship, or just looking to have some fun. For those of you entering the much-criticized “hookup culture” I want to impart some words of wisdom so that you can all be safe, healthy, and happy in your sexual experiences. First of all, CONDOMS. Condoms are not an option!!! They are a requirement. I cannot tell you how many times guys have tried to sleep with me without one and it baffles me every time! I understand it’s easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment, but even if you take birth control, please, please, please use a condom. STDs such as HPV are
ubiquitous on college campuses. Condoms are free at HEO. It’s not awkward to walk in there and grab some. I promise. Also, don’t always rely on the guy to have one! Because they often won’t. Having your own stash of condoms keeps you in charge of your sexuality. HEO also has free dental dams and it would be irresponsible to discourage their use. But in all honesty, I don’t know anyone who uses them, despite the fact that gonorrhea, syphilis, and Chlamydia can be transmitted via oral sex. The best thing about a new school year has to be that clean-slate feeling. You haven’t had stress-induced fights with your friends yet or blemished your academic record with late assignments. Why not start with a clean sexual slate, too? No, I don’t mean becoming a born-again virgin (though by all means go ahead if you’d like). I’m talking about STD testing. There is no excuse for being sexually active and not getting tested. A good guideline is every three partners or every six months, whichever comes first. The 5C Student Health Center does STD screens for a nominal fee and HEO does free HIV testing every Tuesday. No information will be sent to your parents without your written consent! Remember that a standard screening does not test for everything! Typically, a standard screening covers gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis, and often (but not always) HIV. Notably absent from standard screenings are herpes 1 & 2, hepatitis, HPV, scabies, and molluscum, all of which must be specifically requested. So if your partner says, “I’m clean!” ask what he/she got tested for before giving unpro-
tected sex the green light. Many Claremont hookups start at parties and are fueled by alcohol. Alcohol may give you the courage to approach a potential hookup, but it doesn’t necessarily lead to good sex. When the clothes come off, you may not have sexual chemistry with the same person you have drunk grinding chemistry with. Less talked about than whiskey dick, yet more likely to have lasting consequences is the fact that once-clear sexual boundaries may seem less important—to you or your partner or both—when intoxicated. College is the perfect place to experiment sexually. Experiment with girls, experiment with boys, experiment with toys. This is how you’ll figure out what you like and don’t like. But healthy experimentation requires boundaries. A rule of thumb: if you something makes you uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be happening. Inviting someone back to your room does not indicate consent for any sexual act, and even verbal consent can be retracted at any time. Stay true to yourself. Along those lines, focus on your own pleasure! I did not orgasm once during a hookup my first year, one-night-stands and consistent partners included. I was too nervous to direct partners who didn’t know how to please me. Many college students learn most of what they know about sexual technique from porn. This phenomenon had led to an overemphasis on P-in-V sex, which not only leaves queers completely out of the picture, but leaves many heterosexual women unsatisfied. Now, I know that a little direction can go a long way. Take their hand and show them how to touch you—they’ll appreciate it. In the end, you have to trust your gut. Looking back, the hookups I regret have one thing in common: I had reservations about what was happening but didn’t speak up. Listen to those feelings of weirdness! They mean something. Our columnists would love to answer any questions you have! No question is too weird or embarrassing! We want to know what you want to know. Email us at crippsvoice+sex@gmail.com or drop a note in mailbox #892.
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4 • Student Life What it’s like to be a
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By Hannah Long ‘15 Staff Writer A job at the Motley is one of the most fun and coveted positions on campus, and aspiring baristas face serious competition during the application process. Last year, however, I was lucky enough to secure a small role at the café as a Motley student baker. The Motley is completely student run, which means that Scrippsies are in charge of everything from planning the menu to preparing drinks to ordering supplies, and even baking delicious homemade treats for the café’s bakery case. Last year, these goodies included cupcakes, granola, vegan cookies, and my own Mexican brownies. New student bakers are chosen each September at a bake-off. All submissions are tasted by Motley employees (one of the many perks of this job), before a group of 5-10 bakers are chosen. Each baker produces a unique, signature product that they deliver to the café on a different day of the week, meaning that there are always freshly baked treats available. As a freshman last year, I had no idea that the Motley hired student bakers and was completely blindsided by the bakeoff. With only two days to prepare, I scrambled to get all of the necessary ingredients and supplies and ended up going to Trader Joe’s, CVS, Spout’s, and Target. The rush was worth it, however, when my brownies were chosen. My delivery day was Monday, so I spent Sunday evenings last year baking in the Toll kitchen. It took me a little while to adjust to the kitchen, because I had to learn
Writers Photographers Copy Editors Design Editors Business Manager Web Assistant how the oven worked, scrounge up the right mixing bowls and spoons, and coordinate oven time with another baker. Eventually, however, I fell into a pattern, and the baking became relatively quick and stress-free. Baking in the dorm kitchen turned out to be a great way to meet new neighbors, as girls were drawn in by the wafting smell of dark chocolate and spicy cinnamon. Many were fascinated that I was baking for the Motley, a job that they didn’t know existed. Others, who had bought the brownies themselves, were eager to know how I made them. I would really recommend trying out at the bake-off if you miss baking at home. It’s a great excuse to purchase all of the pans and measuring cups that you probably didn’t bring from home, and you’ll surely have leftovers that friends will love. I also find baking to be really relaxing, and for me spending an hour in the kitchen on Sunday was always a great way to start my week. If you are interested in being a Motley student baker this year, keep your eyes out for information about the bake-off coming later this month.
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applications available at voice.scrippscollege.edu Abby’s Environment Column: Environmentally-Friendly Brews By Abby Volkmann Staff Writer It’s safe to say that most of us enjoy a good beer regardless of our stance on environmental issues. So for those of us who care about the planet in peril, it’s great to see some of our nation’s breweries incorporate sustainable features into the way they brew beer. Sustainable practices are becoming the industry standard as breweries search for ways to appeal to conscientious consumers by reducing their impact on the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency named Sierra Nevada Brewing Company from Chico, California the “2010 Green Business of the Year,” as the brewery significantly reduced their energy consumption while increasing production. Sierra Nevada utilized environmentally-friendly energy by covering its parking lots and rooftops with solar panels, a project that is now one of the country’s largest privatelyowned solar installations. The company supplements this energy with four hydrogen fuel cells which use heat recovery systems to minimize energy waste. Additionally, the brewery developed an onsite closed-loop water treatment plant that processes and purifies water to reduce the demand on local groundwater reservoirs known as aquifers.
Full Sail Brewing Company based in Hood River, Oregon has changed the way they brew beer to reduce the amount of waste and pollution deposited into the Columbia River and around Mt. Hood. They operate their own water treatment plant and implemented a water recovery system in the brewhouse which recaptures hot water for reuse. This system reduces Full Sail’s water consumption by almost 3.1 million gallons per year. Full Sail is also committed to recycling. Everything from office paper to packaging to wooden pallets is recycled. The spent grain and yeast leftovers from the brewing process are even sold back to farmers for cattle feed, an important step towards sustainability in one of the country’s most environmentally noxious industries: meat production. It’s great to know you can enjoy a tasty brew while protecting the environment. Here are a few other environmentally-friendly breweries to check out: New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado; Big Fish Brewing Company in Olympia, Washington; and The Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska.
September 7, 2012• The Scripps Voice •Volume XVI• Issue One