2008

Breaking Down the Major League Baseball Playoff Matchups

Author: Alex Graves|Dean DeChiaro The American League playoffs feature the most intriguing storylines. There are the Boston Red Sox, the defending World Series champions who play...

Is Conversion a Good Thing in Religion?

Author: Brett Fujioka Someone suggested the other day that the only polite religious people are the ones who keep their faith to themselves. Is it truly...

Football Bounces Back With Eye of The Tiger

Author: Sharen Cervantes The morning dawned bright and warm as a pack of uniformed Tigers made their way to Washburn Field. The Tigers - those students...

Environmentalism Ineffective Without Government Backing

Author: Melissa Rudberg One could say that environmental issues are fashionable right now; there are definitely haves and have-nots. I don't have anything against saving the...

Double Burners

Author: Richie DeMaria They've lived together, they've worked together, and this summer they may very well save lives together.David Fong (sophomore) and Richard Kerr (sophomore) will...

Testing Pub Culture Knowledge at The Echo

Author: Kelly Neukom It is pretty much a rule that if an English person travels to a different country, they will just want to do English...

Aram Davtyan (senior, History)

Author:  Dear Editor,I would like to wish myself a very happy birthday and let everyone know that as of today I am finally 21 years...

New Variety of Course Selection for Students: Diversity in Academics

Author: Kevin Abrams Each year, the various departments at Occidental try to spice up the academic scene by offering an assortment of new courses. Just...

Karin Haas (junior, History)

Author: Berit Anderson I am writing in regards to Max Weidman's opinions piece, "Girl-on-Girl Crime" in the 4/16 issue. I agree that there is a double...

Reel Talk With The Cinemaddicts Presents How To Lose Friends and Alienate People

Author: Zak Stoltz & Cindy Tang How to Lose Friends and Alienate People (2008) is just like its protagonist: crude and narcissistic, but somehow likable in...

The Curtain Rises on the 2008 Oxy Theater Season

Author: Danielle Sherman Occidental's Theater department is full of activity this semester. Rehearsal along with creation of costumes and scenery for the two upcoming main stage...

Rachel Greenstein

Author:  Dear Editor,I just wanted to send out a happy birthday greeting, so, happy birthday, Jaime Kotin! I hope you had a really good one....