Tag: Occidental
‘Unifier’ President Harry Elam reflects on his four-year tenure, from a...
It is hard to imagine a day when President Harry J. Elam could walk around Occidental’s campus anonymously — on any given day, students...
Letter to the editor: Occidental underutilizes its small classes
At my high school in New York City, all of our classes were conducted in a seminar style. Because classes catered to student discussions,...
Occidental journalists find their start at public radio powerhouse KPCC 89.3...
While newspaper circulation across the country dwindles, airwaves from KPCC 89.3 FM keep traveling from Pasadena. As the flagship station for Southern California Public...
Lessons Learned: How to write frantically and uncover joy in every...
On one sun-drenched, jasmine-perfumed April day four years ago, I picked up my first copy of The Occidental from a campus newsstand on Admitted...
Coaches, players face the difficult process of roster finalization
The Occidental women's soccer team recruited Paige Villanueva (first year) this year, but she was cut from the team earlier this semester. “I knew I...
Occidental announces Spring 2020 remote instruction citing LA County guidance
Occidental College announced the continuation of remote instruction and limited on-campus housing protocols for the upcoming spring semester in an email Nov. 30 to...
A Day in the Life: Halle Steckel
A Day in the Life is a new photo series where The Occidental’s photographers showcase their typical school day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Occidental...
It’s time for Occidental to say goodbye to Greek life
As many are calling for the end of police in America, I have noticed a more recent student-led movement to abolish Greek life. Based...
Senior commencement postponed, ensuring the class of 2020 is celebrated
President Jonathan Veitch announced April 3 that the class of 2020 senior commencement — originally scheduled for May 17 at the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater on campus —...
College offers opt-in Credit/No Credit grade change policy in light of...
In response to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Wendy Sternberg announced a change to...