2009

Coraline

Author: Gerry Maravilla and Chad Wyszynski While the film market is flooded with computer animated films from the likes of DreamWorks, Disney and Pixar, Henry Selick's...

Jacob Goldstein (senior, Sociology) and Kaitlin Kelly (sophomore, Religious Studies)

Author:  This is in response to first-year Ryan Bartecki's letter to the editor regarding the Center for Gender Equity. Though we respect Mr. Batecki's passion...

“FlashForward” is Fantastic Yet Flawed

Author: Danielle Christopher What would happen if everyone knew the future before it happened? In ABC's new show "FlashForward," everyone on the planet sees the future...

The Sweetest Thing

Author: Henry Meier Occidental College has a proud tradition of athletics that goes back to its football rivalry with Pomona dating from 1895. Its championship track...

From Urban Jungle to Hipster Paradise

Author: Katy Dhanens & Leah Glowacki Instead of the concentration of bars, chain-restaurants, shopping malls, and buses that characterize other college towns, Eagle Rock claims an...

Laura Frankel (senior, Politics) and Sierra Dwyer (senior, History)

Author:  I was dismayed by the opinion piece "Campus Violence Can be Curbed with Preventative Measures," as it completely ignores the wisdom of the speakers...

Tutors of Fortune

Author: Linni Kral Think back to the dog days of high school. Between mundane labs and tedious worksheets, did you ever feel so bored you wanted...

Updated Housing Policy Reduces Aid for Off-Campus Students

Author: Arielle Darr On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Director of Financial Aid Maureen McRae sent out an email to upperclassmen informing them of new policies concerning off-campus...

The Exquisite Vegetarian Cuisine of Elf Café

Author: Rebecca Rodriguez Nearly all of us have experienced the monotony of campus dining. In comparison to other colleges, Occidental College does have a great variety...

Three Short Plays About Strangers

Author: Alison Kjeldgaard On Sunday, three short plays were presented to a small audience in Keck Theater to end the weekend's play festival. All three plays...

New Residence Advisory Board Replaces Disbanded RHA

Author: Nona Gronert The ASOC Senate, in its Tuesday Nov. 17 meeting, approved a proposal to create the Residence Advisory Board (RAB), a student committee which...

War Crimes Call for Far-Reached Investigation

Author: Katy Dhanens As power and influence transfers from the Administration of George W. Bush, to Barack Obama's Administration, there has been speculation on whether or...