Declan Sklut

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Occidental falls to CalTech in ‘110 Rivalry’ game

The Occidental men’s basketball team lost to their first SCIAC opponent of the 2021 season Nov. 9, falling to the CalTech Beavers 63-61. The "110...

‘We over me’: Maya Ghosh and Joey Schwartz lead their teams as The Occidental’s Athletes of the Week

Maya Ghosh Golfer Maya Ghosh (sophomore) finished third at the Chapman Invitational, a SCIAC Quad Meet, with a two-day score of 157 (+15), Oct. 3. The...

Opinion: Mindfulness, politics and appreciating the quiet

I began meditating just about a year ago, and it has become an integral part of my daily routine. The purpose of meditation is...

Opinion: For the sake of athletes’ mental health, it’s time to redefine toughness

America is obsessed with sports. As one of those obsessed fans, I have no issue with this, but I do think it's worth noting...

America’s pastime is moving out of the past

Baseball is America’s pastime. For over a century, through peace and war, prosperity and despair, one thing has remained constant: baseball. President Franklin Delano...