Rose Portillo: An Oral History

Rose Portillo, born November 7, 1953 is an actress and educator. Her repertoire includes Zoot Suit (1981), …and the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (1994), and Seis Manos (2019). She is an adjunct professor at Pomona College, where she founded and continues to lead the Theater with Young Audiences program. Uriah Celaya ‘22 is from San Fernando, CA. He loves vegan baking, dyeing hair, scrapbooking, … Continue reading Rose Portillo: An Oral History

SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: After Atlanta by Aditi Madhok

This past year has been tragic and traumatic for the losses in the ADIPA community in being victims of hate crimes during COVID. Among this sensationalization, garnered media attention by popular news stations, and an infographic industrial complex, I ask: What is the right method, the call for action? How do I bridge the gap between medium and content? Who is the audience and how … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: After Atlanta by Aditi Madhok

SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

What is Animale? Animale is a mobile app for students aged 8-10 to learn about speciesism and animal rights. It was created to teach students the meaning, examples, and implications of speciesism, as well as provide them with information about the animal rights movement and how they can get involved in promoting the equal consideration of all the species. In addition, Animale provides basic information … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

Pitzer Galleries Prison Art Exhibits Encourage Discussion, Engagement, and Unity

When you think of prisons, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t art. Maybe you think of violence, tattoos, or Orange is the New Black—but not photographs of people in a circle dancing and laughing, or a beautifully drawn replica of The Last Supper.  Perhaps, as you explore two of Pitzer’s latest art exhibits, you realize how little you know actually know about … Continue reading Pitzer Galleries Prison Art Exhibits Encourage Discussion, Engagement, and Unity

Zines And The Socially Conscious Creative Process Of Nicki Aquino

Emily P. Nicki Aquino PZ ‘21 describes her artistic process as a consolidation of colors, symbols, and concepts she comes across in her daily life. Zines, small magazines with an artistic emphasis, are her mode of synthesizing her brain scatter into a force for social change. Aquino is an Education major and one of the organizers of Claremont Zine Fest, an event held on April … Continue reading Zines And The Socially Conscious Creative Process Of Nicki Aquino