Volume XVI, Issue Two
September 27, 2012
The Scripps Voice
Freshman Perspectives page 6
Food Poisoning page 11
he formal opening of the “AfricanAmerican Visions” exhibit occurred on Sept. 22 at Scripps College’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. The exhibit features the collections of esteemed former Scripps professor Dr. Samella Lewis and celebrates the art and history of AfricanAmerican culture. An accomplished artist, writer, filmmaker, and educator, Dr. Lewis has dedicated herself to the success of young students by featuring the work of lesser known artists in her own galleries and through direct interaction with her own pupils. In honor of her accomplishments and devotion to students, a panel discussing the importance of artistic experience in liberal arts education Claude Fiddler, Dr. Samella was also held on the day of the Lewis, Bobby Bradford, opening. The featured speakers included and David Kubek Claremont Orchestra Director David Cubek, visual artist and educator Claude veloped as a result of Fiddler, and jazz musician and professor their diligent work and accomplishments Bobby Bradford. Though the discussion centered on in music. “The hardest the impact of art on students’ lives, there things,” he concluded, “are was a surprising lack of students present. often the most rewarding.” When describing what art is, FidStill, the passion and wisdom behind dler gave a rather broad definition that each speaker’s insights and anecdotes came across as valuable advice directed seemed remarkably close to a definition towards those absent college students of life. Art is not something hanging in a gallery, but rather the process of “digestpreparing to define themselves. Cubek began with a detailed analysis ing the world around us,” he said. He
continued with the point that art upsets and affects us. It’s looking forward with respect to the past. It’s the power for social and political change. Art is the development of our own minds and is therefore relevant to everyone’s lives. Instead of giving a theoretical explanation of art’s significance, Bradford told the audience a story. Jazz, although not the only form of art that does so, requires improvisational skills. In his scenario, a man preparing to play with Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall turns to Davis moments before going on and asks, “What are you going to play when you get out there on stage?”, a question that frighteningly sounds like “What are you going to do when you get out there in the real world?” Davis answers, “I don’t know yet.” Still, he goes out and begins the rehearsed part of the performance. Seconds before the improv section he asks again, “What are you going to play?” “I don’t know.” When faced with the prospect of finally having to take a chance, Davis shows no fear, only trust in n a his ability to pull n a | Ti ph otos through. Suddenly inspired by the rhythm of the drums, Davis begins to play. The “African-American Vision” exhibit stays at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery until Oct. 14, 2012, open 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. ‘1 6
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of how specific music classes create the basis for artistic and human development. Through ensemble orchestras students learn to live up to their responsibilities as part of a harmonious community. Repertoire classes serve to share the transformational power of aesthetics, while peer tutoring introduces the idea of open-minded learning without the formal distinction between teacher and student. Cubek remarked on the pride his students have de-
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TEDx Claremont Colleges Comes to Garrison Theater By Kara Odum ‘15 Staff Writer
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his Saturday, Sept. 29, marks the return of TEDxClaremontColleges for its second annual conference. TEDx is an independently-organized event that showcases speakers with “ideas worth spreading.” The purpose of TEDx Talks is to inspire viewers to act and work toward whatever it is they are passionate about. Last year’s TEDxClaremontColleges was an evening event that featured six speakers in a smaller venue. Topics ranged from living with AIDS to revolutionizing urban farming to composing Grammy Award-winning music. This year’s event is supersized, with fifteen speakers at an all-day event to be held in Garrison Theater. Unfortunately, in order to host such a large event, attendees will be required to pay $25 per ticket. But it will be well worth the cost to listen to such amazing speakers from across the United States. The original TEDx Talks focused on technology, education, and design, but this year’s TEDxClaremontColleges has a much broader focus. Event organizer Sam Spurlin explained that speakers were chosen from all disciplines,
the only requirement being a good story to tell. Highlights this year will include Nate Damm, who walked from Delaware to the Pacific Ocean in eight months when he was 23 years old. He will talk about what he discovered along the way and how the experience affected him afterwards. Vanessa Kettering, a free spirit with a Ph.D. in Positive Developmental Psychology, will talk about building a happier and healthier life by focusing on habits and developing emotional balance. Elly Schofield, a senior at Harvey Mudd College, will speak about the importance of a solid math education and how to reformat the classroom to ensure all students have access to this important subject. More speakers are listed online at www.tedxcc.com. There are still a limited number of tickets available that can be purchased online at the TEDxClaremontColleges webpage. For more information about helping to organize next year’s event, email samspurlin@gmail.com.
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