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Spotlight on Seniors: Abby Pugh ’23 and Liz Messinger ’23

When Abby Pugh ’23 and Liz Messinger ’23 talk about The Motley Coffeehouse, they mention the community it was founded on and continues to cultivate.

Lattes and Leadership: The Motley Coffeehouse Brews Both

Most uniquely, the Motley is managed and operated entirely by 61´«Ã½students, providing its staff with invaluable leadership and business experience.

Some Magical 61´«Ã½Spots and the People Behind Them

Not only did Ellen Browning 61´«Ã½found the College at a time when there were few influential female philanthropists, but some of its most beloved spaces exist because of donors who followed her example. Their visible dedication to Scripps’ mission continues to impact—and delight—those on campus today.

61´«Ã½Fall To-Do List: Making the Most of Your Semester

Fall at 61´«Ã½isn’t to be missed. Having settled into a routine of classes and club meetings, now is the perfect time to start exploring all that the campus and the region have to offer. Read on to learn about can’t-miss seasonal activities, off-the-beaten-path excursions, and world-class campus resources!

Class of 2018: Carmen Abbe ’18: 5C Roller Derby Team Founder Is on a Track to Medical School

Carmen Abbe ’18, a human biology major from Seattle, has balanced her time at 61´«Ã½between taking science and humanities courses and playing on the roller derby team she founded as a first-year student. After graduation, she hopes to continue incorporating her passions; Abbe has her sights set on attending medical school, expanding on her thesis research, and engaging with the derby community in Seattle.

The 5C Women’s Roller Derby team, which began as a casual club with a few intermittent members, has grown into an official intramural 5C sports team, now 25 members strong. It is one of only four collegiate teams in the U.S. and regularly participates in monthly Inland Empire scrimmages. In 2018, the team attracted enough members to be able to host about against another team from Arizona State University. The event was the first-ever interstate, intercollegiate roller derby match.

The Class of 2018: The 61´«Ã½Senior Bucket List

Things you should do before you graduate!

The 61´«Ã½Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse Student Bake Off

Since 2011, the Motley has also been home to an annual Student Bake Off, pitting entrants from across the 5Cs against each other to see who can make the tastiest baked goods, as judged by their peers. Winners have their treats added to the Motley menu for the week.