2009

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...

Blowing Smoke in the Face of Death

Author: Alex West After many minutes of quiet pursuit, I have discovered the appeal of cigarettes. To the reader: please keep in mind that the claim...

Lack of Funding Stunts Dreams of Dance Team Nationals

Author: Sarah Mofford Currently competing with a second place Southern California Regional Championships title, the Oxy dance team has not only made a name for itself...

Meghann Louie-Heintel (sophomore, Group Language)

Author:  I'll go out on a limb and say students who are serious about their education at Oxy who are studying less-popular areas have considered...

Miner Ross (sophomore, Biochemistry)

Author:  Tef's opinion piece of last week, "Racism Strikes Party Scene Wearing Brown" has to be the most overblown, inflammatory piece of yellow journalism I've...

Orchestra Steals a Few Tricks From Ringling Brothers’ Book

Author: Caroline Osborn Last Saturday, a moderately-sized but enthusiastic crowd gathered in Thorne Hall to hear the CalTech-Occidental Concert Band's winter performance. The band incorporates members...

In Defense of Los Angeles

Author: Chloe Jenkins-Sleczkowski I'm getting tired of hearing all this Los Angeles-bashing business. Yeah, I get it. The smog sucks. Materialism is stupid. And the car...

Brown & Rhianna Relationship Highlights Social Conflicts

Author: Chelsea Kellogg and Aidan Lewis What If Just One Woman Goes BackBy Chelsea Kellogg, Staff WriterImmediately following the news that Chris Brown had allegedly beaten...

MLB Playoffs: May the Luckiest Team Win

Author: Ian Boehme The MLB playoffs are over. It is time for the "best" teams to battle it out to see who is crowned the world...