Ruby Gower

18 Articles

Teaching others, SSAP tutors ‘see the light in students’ eyes’

The Scientific Scholars Achievement Program (SSAP) is a student-led academic support program that provides peer-led tutoring for STEM subjects, including chemistry, computer science and...

CD-14 residents react to Ysabel Jurado’s City Council election victory

After representing the district since 2020, Kevin de León conceded to Ysabel Jurado in the race for City Councilmember of LA's City Council District 14. According...

Gen Z rabbi Alex Weisz leads generational change at Temple Beth Israel

Rabbi Alex Weisz, senior rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Highland Park, is the first Gen Z rabbi to lead a synagogue in the...

Eagle Rock residents react to new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers

California's minimum wage for fast-food workers increased from $16 to $20 per hour effective April 1. The new law raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers...

Opinion: We’ve looked at LA from both sides, now

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New affordable housing project threatens to displace tenants

California Landmark Group (CLG), an LA-based property developer, filed a proposal last year to build new affordable housing at 4319 N. Toland Way. The...

Students from around the world submit to the CTSJ Undergraduate Research Journal

At the end of every school year, the Critical Theory & Social Justice (CTSJ) Undergraduate Research Journal publishes a collection of essays written by...

Professors on sabbatical dive into planetary metaphysics, Mexican philosophy and more

Every year, the Dean’s Office makes decisions about sabbatical applications for Occidental professors. According to Salvador Fernández, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, applications from professors for sabbatical leaves are...