2008

There Goes the Neighborhood

Author: Kelsey Longmuir Many institutions of higher learning, Oxy included, are very proud to claim a large number of first- generation college students and racial diversity...

Oxy Gets Fired Up at Pep Rally for Fall Sports Teams

Author: Henry Meier Last Friday approximately 800 students gathered in Rush Gymnasium to get pumped up for the autumnal sports season at Occidental and make some...

Exploring A Whole New World

Author: Leah Glowacki The importance of multiculturalism at Occidental College is evidenced by an array of cultural organizations, classes in diversity and events focused on embracing...

Liana Huang

Author: Ashly Burch Dear Editor,I am writing this letter at the ungodly hour of 9 a.m. on a Thursday morning (when my only class is at...

Does DC’s Dark Movement Bode Well For Comic Book Movies?

Author: Brett Fujioka With the financial success of DC Comics' recent blockbuster hit, The Dark Knight, other producers for comic book movies are likely to emulate...

Viva Las Vegas. Viva Obama.

Author: Dean DeChiaro When I sat down to talk with Amy McDonough (sophomore) and Derek Mazzeo (sophomore), I wasn't expecting them to give me their full...

Kit Warchol

Author:  Dear Editor,I was disappointed to find Riley Kimball's review of Ratatat's Sept. 10 show glaring back at me as I sat down to sip...

Anna DeNeui (sophomore, undeclared)

Author:  Dear Editor,Here's my question: What's with the Oxy dance program?There's no major, not even a minor, just a few scattered classes and disjointed or...

L.A.’s Best Improv Comedy for the Best Price

Author: Sarah Flocken Times are tough economically. Need distraction? Laughter is always the best medicine - but 'round these parts, it isn't always cheap. Getting off-campus...

Giulia Pasciuto (junior, UEP)

Author:  Dear Editor,Students can now apply for funds from the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Fund. If you have an idea for a project that...

AFI International Film Festival

Author: Mallory Nezam The AFI International Film Festival occurs annually in Los Angeles. Every fall since 1987, Hollywood hosts the 11 day-long event, featuring films from...

The Last Linni Eats World

Author: Linni Kral Call me ignorant, but I didn't know what halaal meant before coming to South Africa. Apparently it's like kosher, but for Muslims. Given...