2012

Flaws found in Sexual Assault Policy

Author: Faryn Borella Following up on a series of on-campus sexual assault awareness programs, a voluntary student-faculty group plans to submit an evaluation of the college’s...

Financial Aid rallies to save Cal-Grants

Author: Haley Gray   The Financial Aid Office is organizing in opposition to potential cuts to the Cal Grants program, a California financial aid program that benefits...

Death of journalism icon highlights what new media misses

Author: Sam Van Buren   In a 1996 interview, Mike Wallace looked the leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, in the eye and told him...

The odds are ever in the fans’ favor

Author: Danielle Christopher The anticipation surrounding the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" has been overwhelming, as many fans awaited midnight premiers in "Hunger...

Phi Psi sponsors Movember for men health awareness

Author: Emma Lodes Students should be on the lookout for mustaches cropping up on campus this month because Movember is once again coming to Occidental. MoBros,...

Titus Andronicus bring punk rock, moshing to Sycamore Glen

Author: Elwyn Pratt The sound of powerful and raucous punk rocking could be heard across campus as Titus Andronicus and opener Ceremony performed at Sycamore Glen...

College monitors crime uptick in Eagle Rock area

Author: Emily Bell Violent crimes in Eagle Rock have risen significantly during the month of November, according to the LA Times. There were four violent crimes and...

Gratch showcases talent in L.A.

Author: Daphne Auza In the world of theater, scene design is key in setting the mood and atmosphere of a play. Susan Gratch, Professor of Design...

Keep on Truckin’

Author: Kirsten Wright As the academic year winds down and students gear up for finals week, the search for an available study area in the library...

Editorial: College budget decisions deserve careful scrutiny

Author: The Occidental Weekly Editorial Board   Many colleges and universities in poor financial situations have been forced to make difficult decisions to stay afloat. And as...

Springfest too “Common” for college concert

Author: Sam Van Buren The stage was empty, a back-track emanated music in the Greek bowl, red and orange light spilled over the crowd and...

Track and Field opens 2012 season, hosts SCIAC meet

Author: David Weightman Jesse Wong (freshman) held a narrow lead over Cal Lutheran's Erik Fruth (sophomore) down the stretch of the 400m hurdles when he lost...