Jane Walker

8 Articles

A semester in the cloud: Class of 2024 navigates limbo

On her first day of orientation, Sunniva Berg (first year) woke up in Minnesota. “I’m in my house with my parents in the room that...

Pete Buttigieg’s sexuality is only part of this white, Christian, veteran, Ivy-educated candidate

Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay presidential candidate, has achieved surprising successes in early democratic caucuses. He came first in Iowa and second...

My cell phone, the ultimate Swiss Army knife

On my way back to Occidental after winter break, I boarded a flight from Portland to San Jose, and after a brief layover, another...

Winter break dining leaves student athletes seeking alternative options

During winter break, Occidental’s campus remains open for select students, including members of the men's and women's basketball and swim and dive teams. Due...

LA on a budget: Make the most of the weekend without spending your savings

In bright orange font centered on the screen, Occidental College's website boasts the tagline, "Liberal Arts in Los Angeles." LA is an undeniable part of Occidental’s...

LGBTQIAP+ History Month brings authors to Occidental

The Intercultural Community Center (ICC), in collaboration with the Mary Norton Clapp Academic Commons and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), hosted two author...

Coffee and community: The ROCK supports Eagle Rock’s youth

Upon entry, The ROCK Coffee House on Townsend Avenue looks like any other trendy coffee shop: white paint, hardwood tables and an exposed brick wall....

Pic your battles: we need consent in public photography

It’s a surreal experience to look up and make eye contact with yourself, peering dumbstruck out of someone else’s cell phone. My 18-year-old self is...