Corrine Schmaedeke

9 Articles

With the help of college students and coloring books, elementary students rediscover the joys of learning

On the main floor of Occidental College's Academic Commons, a sign that reads “Community Literacy Center” marks an area filled with children’s books, board games and...

LA County debuts digital voting system

Los Angeles County hosted a mock election to debut a new voting system, Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP), during a two-day event Sept....

Students for Justice in Palestine launch #OxyDivest campaign

The Occidental affiliate group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) launched their #OxyDivest campaign with the release of the "Oxy Divestment Handbook" April 12. The handbook outlines what...

A touchy subject: Democrats can do better than Joe Biden

Last year, I was with my parents while they talked to their work friend, a man I hardly know. We moved to walk, and...

Ballroom Blitz dance studio closing

Ballroom Blitz dance studio will be closing its doors April 19 after 15 years in the Eagle Rock community, as the owners are moving...

Trouble in Vegas: men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee vie for nationals spot

Occidental’s men and women’s Ultimate Frisbee teams took Las Vegas by storm, playing in the annual Trouble in Vegas tournament March 23–24. The men’s team, Detox,...

Arnott Kenpo Karate teaches self defense to women of Eagle Rock

Every Saturday, women of various ages gather from 2–3 p.m. at Arnott Kenpo Karate on Colorado Boulevard for a self-defense class. Owner Mark Arnott fosters...

Swim team makes waves at SCIACs meet

Occidental's swim team attended the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) championship meet Feb. 21–23 in the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center in Commerce, CA....