Jonathan Fierros

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190 on-campus students adapt to new COVID-19 guidelines as Spring 2021 continues remotely

Occidental announced remote instruction would continue into the Spring 2021 semester Nov. 30 with a limited number of students living on campus, including newly-added...

Occidental changes coyote policy following public criticism

Occidental released a campus-wide email Oct. 12 announcing their plan to hire “an experienced trapping firm” to trap and euthanize some of the campus’...

Despite COVID-19 Halloween restrictions, NELA families and businesses plan safe ways to celebrate

The LA Department of Public Health released guidance for Halloween celebrations Oct. 18, stating carnivals, festivals, haunted houses and trick-or-treating will not be permitted....

‘Homecoming at Home,’ creating school spirit through a virtual world

Since LA County COVID-19 protocols restrict large gatherings, Occidental College adapted the yearly Homecoming to be virtual. According to Monika Moore, director of alumni...

‘Between The Lines’, free and virtual counseling for varsity student athletes

To combat a low rate of reporting mental health issues among student athletes, Emmons Wellness Center is providing free and confidential counseling for Occidental...

Opinion: I’d like to thank the Academy for the new Best Picture diversity requirements. Let’s take them further.

The Oscars are finally requiring nominees for the Best Picture award to have inclusive and diverse casts and crew, but these standards don't go...

New Oxy Votes campaign educates and mobilizes students

Occidental College unveiled their new voting campaign, Oxy Votes, on National Voter’s Registration Day Sept. 22 in a campus-wide email. The new campaign aims...

Hispanic Heritage Month events educate and celebrate remotely during a pandemic

People and businesses across LA County are hosting events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate the contributions and influence of its Hispanic...