2012

Blackshirt teams look to cap seasons in winning fashion

Author: Rachel Stober Occidental Men's Rugby (7-1) hopes to win their last two games and finish the season undefeated except for one loss to California Lutheran...

A ‘cabinet of wonders’ deep inside the library

Author: Vivien Reece No one doubts that the diary of a young girl can be powerful, but out of all the historic items located in the...

Baylor overcomes media pressure to go 40-0

Author: Jack McHenry (Sports Columnist) A perfect season is a rare feat in sports. Oftentimes the NCAA football champion is undefeated, but even that is not...

The quest to live off campus is daunting for rising juniors

Author: David Weightman   At this time last year, rising sophomores worried about getting low room draw numbers, finishing themed housing applications and ending up in the...

Alums meld music and munchies

Author: Sarah Corsa Nothing makes a dorm room feel like a beachside resort quite like Tressy’s Banana-Lime Surprise and a reggae mix. This recipe/playlist combination is one of...

Flores flourishes with Flamenco

Author: Damian Mendieta Mystified by lightning fast movements and authentic flamenco rhythms, the ordinary lobby of Rangeview Hall was transformed into a breathtaking Iberian scene by...

Tigers swim team excels at Redlands Pentathlon

Author: Damian Mendieta After a month of preseason training, the Tigers swim teams finally blasted off the blocks in a multi-team, non-conference meet hosted by the...

Brandon earns preseason All-American honor

Author: Noel Hemphill Basketball family inspires Brandon's success on court Seattle native and kinesiology major Makenzie Brandon possesses the honors, skills and experience that made her an...

New home, new holidays

Author: Emma Lodes International students bring diverse celebrations to campus This year, 75 students at Occidental faced a unique dilemma when it came time to head home...

Spring Sports Roar into 2012 Campaign

Author: Sam Van Buren & Jacob Surpin Baseball          The men's baseball team started the 2012 season with big wins for new head coach Luke...

Scores of donors come out for Cesar Chavez Blood Drive

Author: Ben DeLuca   The Occidental Cesar Chavez Blood Drive, cosponsored by Huntington Hospital and student group MEChA*ALAS, recruited 53 blood donors Thursday, March 22, according to...

When the Oxy Vaginas Speak, Audiences Come

Author: Jacob Surpin   As soon as the lights dim in Thorne Hall, the packed auditorium begins to cheer. With the lights still down, the 12 women...