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Draft:Motley Coffeehouse

Seal Courtyard has outdoor seating for the Motley (at right).

The Motley Coffeehouse, often referred to as the Motley, is a student-run coffeehouse at Scripps College, a private liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California. It serves as a center for social life at the school and aims to operate in a feminist and socially responsible manner.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Note: finding non-trivial coverage of the Motley in the Claremont Courier would be helpful for establishing notability.

Less detailed refs:[7]

History

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See https://themotleycoffeehouse.com/our-story.

The Motley Coffeehouse was founded in 1974, fulfilling a need for Scripps to have a central gathering place that had not previously been met.[8] It was originally housed in Balch Hall, but later moved to the basement of what is today Mallott Commons, becoming known as the Motley Underground.[8] In 2009, it moved again to Seal Court.[8]

The Motley closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening in March 2022.[9]

Facility

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The Motley is located off of Seal Courtyard, near the center of Scripps' campus. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, with the indoor seating in a brick-walled room adorned with various artworks.[10]

Operations

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The Motley's employees have come into conflict with the college's administration on several occasions, including in fall 2024 over the display of a Palestinian flag in the coffeehouse.[11][12]

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The menu consists of coffeehouse fare.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Woods II, Wes (March 11, 2014). "Claremont College's Motley Coffeehouse a socially-conscious coffee lovers dream". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  2. ^ Sachdeva, Simran (September 27, 2019). "The Motley Coffeehouse celebrates its 45th anniversary". The Student Life. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Scripps Experience: The Motley Coffeehouse". Scripps College News. Scripps College. February 11, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  4. ^ Cevallos, Sebastian (December 8, 2014). "The Motley Coffeehouse: Where I Spent the Last of my Flex". Voices. Pomona College Office of Admissions. Archived from the original on October 19, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  5. ^ Harmon, Riley (March 12, 2020). "The Importance of Student-Run Businesses". The Scripps Voice. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  6. ^ "Lattes and Leadership: The Motley Coffeehouse Brews Both". Scripps College News. Scripps College. April 8, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  7. ^ Berghoef, Kacie (May 11, 2015). "Five Things You Must Do at Scripps College". Go Beyond The Brochure. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c "Lattes and Leadership: The Motley Coffeehouse Brews Both". Scripps College News. Scripps College. April 8, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Mir, Amara (March 25, 2022). "Scripps' student-run and beloved Motley Coffeehouse to reopen April 1". The Student Life. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  10. ^ Froelich, Austin (March 24, 2020). "5C Cafe Reviews". The Muddraker. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Ink, Annabelle; Washburn, Ansley (September 20, 2024). "'This is not a choice:' Scripps administration demands Motley Coffeehouse remove Palestinian flag". The Student Life. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Farr, Madeleine (October 31, 2024). "Palestinian flag sparks closure of Scripps coffeehouse, students react". Claremont Courier. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Adler, Aliza (November 28, 2015). "7 Must Try Coffee-Free Motley Drinks". Spoon University. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
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Category:Coffeehouses and cafés in the United States Category:Scripps College Category:Companies based in Los Angeles County, California Category:Student organizations established in 1974 Category:1974 establishments in California

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