2007

Double your Major, Double your Fun

Author: Elizabeth Cutler Is double the major double the fun---or at least, double the education, career benefits and prestige? Student newspapers and educational publications have already...

The Proselytization of Atheism

Author: Max Weidman 'Faith' has become something of a taboo. Like the dildo in your closet or the jelly between your toes, it is simply no...

PDBD: Post Dramatic Breakup Disorder

Author: Lizeth Castillo "We need to talk." How funny is it that four little words have the power to make your heart stop beating, your stomach...

Bob Sipchen (Adjunct Professor of English Writing)

Author:  Emily Jensen did a fine job of reporting on the intensive team-taught courses in journalistic writing and theory that Occidental is offering for the...

Greek Life Kicks Off Week of Festivities

Author: Linni Kral The Occidental Greek Council is hosting the 2007 Greek Week "Come to Play" on campus from April 2 to April 6. The week...

Bloggers Provide Inclusive Perspectives on News

Author: Max Weidman It's nice to see Weekly writers voicing concern for the integrity of journalism. Unfortunately Jon Kirby's concern-which is probably akin to that of...

The Seeds of Change

Author: Marjorie Camarda Two Oxy students want to turn grease from the Marketplace into clean burning biodiesel fuel. Three Occidental professors serve on Los Angeles Mayor...

The Post-Coital Flee

Author: Berit Anderson There comes a time in every hook-up when you have to make a critical decision. The clothes are off, you've done the deed...

We Want You!

Author: Rachel McCarthy-Moya Two Army recruiters, in full uniform, approached me with smiles and hand shakes. They politely introduced themselves with a certain ease and relaxation...

Max Rowles (sophomore, CTSJ, secretary of “White” Students for Racial Equity)

Author:  Last week's "Hurting the Cause: Club Perpetuates Racist Ideology" by Jeff Pecaro argued that the new "White" Students for Racial Equity club will further...

Armed Robbers Target Oxy Students Near Campus

Author: Erik Parker, Torch Staff In the past month, three cases of armed robbery in the surrounding area of campus have been reported. These incidents...

Justin Gunn (junior, Asian Studies)

Author:  I would like to use this space to thank the selfless individuals who pick up hitchhikers like myself at the bottom of the Norris...