Student Life
The English Major Experience at 61´«Ã½
By Nichola Monroe ’27 It’s a rewarding time to be an English major at 61´«Ã½. After a series of retirements and new hires, the Department of English has undergone […]
Read MoreMeet Melina Durre ’25, President of 61´«Ã½Associated Students
By Lauren Mar ’25 After her time as the vice president of student activities for the past two years, Melina Durre ’25 has begun a new role as the president […]
Read MoreBalancing Science and Art, Jana Gaskin ’25 Named 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholar
Nathalie Espinoza PZ ’26, Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry Christopher Dettmar, and Jana Gaskin ’25 (right) working inside The Nucleus. By Caitlin Antonios Two to four times a week, Jana […]
Read More61´«Ã½Students Share Academic Passions at 2024 Research Tea
Through Scripps-supported funding opportunities, students pursue faculty-directed research projects or conduct their own research with faculty endorsement.
Read MoreSydney Watson ’25 Talks 61´«Ã½Ranking #1 for Student Experience with CBS KCAL News
CBS KCAL News recently visited 61´«Ã½to highlight the College being named number one for best student experience in a 2024–25 survey by the Wall Street Journal. While on campus, […]
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal Ranks 61´«Ã½ #1 for Student Experience
61´«Ã½ is thrilled to announce it has been ranked number one for best overall student experience by the Wall Street Journal. The ranking is based on a survey by […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Seniors: Kushnerniva Laurent ‘24 Empowered to Conduct Interdisciplinary Research
Kushnerniva Laurent ‘24 has always been interested in science and politics, and at 61´«Ã½she has found the perfect way to blend the two. An environmental analysis major on the science track and a politics minor, Laurent’s primary academic passion is Earth systems. Â
Read MoreSpotlight on Students: Evelyn Chan ’25
Evelyn Chan ’25, a molecular biology major, describes her experience playing piano for Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on March 2 and 3 and explains how music has benefited her life.
Read MoreMore Than Merchandise: How The 61´«Ã½Store Builds Community, One Design at a Time
The 61´«Ã½Store’s student workers bring unique and creative merchandise options to the 61´«Ã½community. Co-head managers Paola Ojeda ’25 and Syd Godwin ’26 and sales manager Isabella Ramirez ’26 discuss the collaboration integral to the store’s mission that enables its day-to-day operations.
Read MoreSpotlight on Students: Belen Yudess ’25 Finds Her Voice
For Belen Yudess, the literary community is everything. She serves as a writer and copywriter intern for Scripps’ student-run College newspaper.
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