2010

Woody Allen’s Latest Cynical Story

Author: Jack Greenbaum Woody Allen has always been preoccupied with death. Thirty years ago he quipped, "I don't want to achieve immortality through my work, I...

Kanyes Diamonds are Forever

Author: Cordelia Kerney Kanye West, undoubtedly among our generation's beacons of pop culture, has had a tumultuous year following his infamous incident with Taylor Swift. Now...

Oxy’s Surf Club on Board with California Past Time

Author: Julie Xu Known for its awe-inspiring waves and nationally ranked surfers, Southern California provides a unique environment where novices and professionals alike can master the...

The Decadence and Depravity of Rangeview Hall

Author: Michael Darling Rangeview Hall, Oxy's newest residence, is a vacuous hotel where community goes to die. It is a rush job lacking essential items while...

Nona Gronert (first-year, Undeclared)

Author:  I have the feeling that you will receive a lot of letters like mine speaking out against Oxy's present housing situation. However, I...

Major League Baseball Back in Full Swing

Author: Jocelyn Coffin On April 4, players and fans alike celebrated the start of a new season of America's past time. Major League Baseball's opening day...

See Oxy Arts in Full Bloom

Author: Kara McVey and Rebecca Rodriguez In celebration of the season, Occidental is hosting the first annual Spring Arts Festival, an event that aims to recommit...

Robert McConnell (junior, Asian Studies)

Author:  I am underwhelmed by the new compostable coffee cups introduced by Campus Dining. True, they're biodegradable and won't remain in our landfills for centuries...

ASOC Senate

Author:  ASOC funding requests are due online on Monday by midnight and funding meetings will be Tuesdays at noon in the ASOC Office (between The...

Croquet Balls, Coins and Cultural Diversity at Oxy’s Film Fest

Author: Martha Carol The 2010 Occidental College Student Film Festival brought laughter in celebration of anthropomorphized pennies and croquet balls, silence in awe of social injustices...

LACMA Exhibit Embraces the Sensuous Art of Renoir

Author: Martin Cramer While catching my breath after rushing up the stairs toward the ticket window at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), I...

Grad Speaker Offers Fresh Perspective

Author: Hillary Holmes When I heard that New York Times columnist David Brooks was going to be the 2010 commencement speaker, I was a bit confused...