In the Media (page 38)
In the Media: Washington Post Op-Ed on Truth and Impeachment Cites Rivka Weinberg
In her latest piece on impeachment for the Washington Post, opinion writer Jennifer Rubin cited Professor of Philosophy Rivka Weinberg’s op-ed in the New York Times. Rubin placed Weinberg’s exploration of moral crimes in the context of her own analysis of Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s arguments in favor of impeachment.
Read MoreIn the Media: Pae White ’85 Installs Large-Scale Artwork at Beverly Center, Los Angeles Times Reports
If you’ve enjoyed the eye-catching new artwork decorating the Beverly Center’s escalators, thank Pae White ’85. The Los Angeles Times reported that “Moonsets for a Sunrise” and “Day for Night for Day” have been installed on the escalators’ walls.
Read MoreIn the Media: Rivka Weinberg Pens Op-Ed on Moral Crimes for the New York Times
Professor of Philosophy Rivka Weinberg addresses moral crimes, upstander vs. bystander realities, and the lessons of the Holocaust in an op-ed for the New York Times.
Read MoreIn the Media: New York Times Remembers Norma Tanega ’60
The New York Times remembered musician, artist, and teacher Norma Tanega ’60, who passed away earlier this month from colon cancer. Her best-known song, “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog,” was released in 1966 and reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Read MoreIn the Media: Lahnna Catalino Discusses Prioritizing Positivity on Science of Happiness Podcast
Assistant Professor of Psychology Lahnna Catalino discussed her research on prioritizing positivity on the Science of Happiness podcast. Catalino conducted a survey that examined how much time people made in their daily routines to pursue activities they loved.
Read MoreIn the Media: House of Representatives Holds Moment of Silence for Anniversary of Attack on Gabby Giffords ’93, The Hill Reports
The Hill reported that the House of Representatives held a moment of silence to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2011 Tucson shooting, in which six people were killed and former Rep. Gabby Giffords ’93 was severely injured. Rep. Anne Kirkpatrick, who called for the moment of silence, said: “Gabby had been my mentor in the state legislature, somebody I looked up to, admired. […] She’s just outstanding in every way.”
Read MoreIn the Media: T.S. Eliot’s Letters to Scripps Instructor Emily Hale to Be Unveiled, Reports New York Times
Poet T.S. Eliot’s letters to Emily Hale, who taught drama at Scripps in the 1930s, will be unveiled to the public for the first time, the New York Times reported. Eliot wrote approximately 1,000 letters to Hale, and scholars, who believe Hale was his close friend and muse, hope the letters will reveal additional insight into the poet’s life, work, and relationships.
Read MoreIn the Media: Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace Examines Hollywood Pay Gap in The Conversation
Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace examines Hollywood’s gender pay gap in an op-ed for The Conversation, arguing that discrimination plays a role in Hollywood salaries.
Read MoreIn the Media: Betye Saar Honored at LACMA Gala
Artist Betye Saar was honored at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s ninth annual Art + Film gala, alongside director Alfonso Cuarón, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Read MoreIn the Media: Michael Barbaro Speaks to Spectrum News at Scripps College
Michael Barbaro, host of New York Times podcast The Daily, spoke to Spectrum News before his appearance at Scripps’ signature event series, Scripps Presents.
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