Scripps College - Campus Dining

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College Prowler Take

It is well known that Malott, the Scripps dining hall, is the most favored of the Claremont colleges. Popular favorites include the hot grill, the exhibition bar, weekly sushi day, and infamous freshly-baked chocolate cookies that melt in your mouth. Vegetarian and vegan foods are also readily available, although the selection is rather small, and there is not a very large range of choices. In 2003, Malott had become so crowded during meal times that Scripps students decided to have “Scripps Only” hours so that Scripps students could eat at their own dining hall without fighting a crowd. Students do get tired of Malott day in and day out, but compared to most colleges, the food at Scripps is gourmet.

When students do not want to eat at Malott, they are able to dine at the dining halls of other campuses with their meal plan, so the variety is very good. Next to Malott is the Motley, which is a social hub on campus that serves coffee and other drinks. The Motley sells all-organic foods, ranging from all-natural gum to health shakes and organic cookies. Here students are able to study, relax, and pick up a healthy snack. Of course dining hall food day after day will begin to get sickening, and this is when having the choice of five campuses to eat on is a lifesaver.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Let me put it this way—while most... Let me put it this way—while most of my friends at other colleges and universities yearned for home-cooking, I began to dread my mother’s cuisine as summer neared. This is not for my mom’s lack of culinary prowess, but rather a direct result of the quality of on-campus dining at Scripps. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

The food on campus is great.... The food on campus is great. Scripps is known for its good dining hall food. Sometimes they get a little creative with leftovers, but they really have a great selection. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

Food is great; it is very healthy... Food is great; it is very healthy and the staff are always willing to help and listen to concerns, comments, and questions. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

I get bored of eating on campus... I get bored of eating on campus every day, but the food is generally very good. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Anonymous says:

Food here is better than any other... Food here is better than any other college that I’ve visited. 12345 Campus Dining Report

Did You Know?

Malott has its own pastry chef.

Scripps meal plan can be used at any 5-C dining hall.

The Motley has a band night every Thursday and Sunday.

Tea is held every Wednesday afternoon, and monthly candlelight dinners are open to all students.

On Tuesday nights, Malott hosts snack night with an array of cereals, fruit, cookies, and deep-fried foods.

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