Editorial Board

16 Articles

Our editors look forward with 2026 predictions

An online trend suggested that this year is going to be 2016 again, but in this feature we are looking into the future. Members...

Editorial: A musical guide to surviving your first year

Maybe you just escaped from the most excruciating exam you’ve ever taken at Oxy and you need to cleanse your soul. Or maybe your...

The gym, a balcony, a tree — we find our places of serenity during stressful times

In times of turmoil, many of us resort to a place of serenity and peace to clear our minds. Our editors have shared a...

Looking for a summer read? Our editorial board has you covered

"Just As You Are" by Camille Kellogg By Mali Abel (Media editor) I was introduced to this book when I met a librarian at the very...

Favorite book recommendations of the semester

"The One Inside" by Sam Shepard By Ava LaLonde (Opinions editor) “The most authentic endings are the ones which are already revolving towards another beginning.” -...

The Occidental wins 2021 Online Pacemaker Award

The Occidental was selected by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) as a 2021 Online Pacemaker Award winner, the preeminent distinction recognizing excellence in collegiate...

How we’re staying motivated, from cat fights to Conan O’Brien

Living with the coronavirus pandemic poses a constant series of challenges, as days fade together and a return to normalcy appears distant. The Occidental's...

Editorial: Put our health above grades and teach with empathy

Our 13-person editorial board is composed of students from a variety of majors who are currently scattered across the United States. Each of us...