2013

An uneasy spring transition

Author: Lucy Feickert Headed to a disciplinary meeting, or the hospital, is not the best way to start the semester, according to Associate Dean of Residential...

The hypocrisy of timed writing

Author: Ella Fornari Every Occidental College applicant is required to respond to multiple writing supplements. Although you might not remember what you wrote, surely you remember...

Hagel saga portends Republican tragedy

Author: Jacob Surpin Chuck Hagel, despite the best efforts of the Republican minority in the Senate, will be the next United States Secretary of Defense. The...

Student-taught classes may come to Occidental

Author: Sarah Corsa|Emily Shugerman Student-taught classes could appear in the Occidental course catalog as early as Fall 2013 as part of the proposed Experimental College of...

Tiger Cup boosts school spirit for athletic teams

Author: Ryan Whalen With the 2013-2014 athletic season underway, Occidental sports teams are working hard to solidify themselves as legitimate contenders in the SCIAC conference. However,...

LTE – Occidental Undergraduate Law Review

Author:  Dear Editor,The Occidental Undergraduate Law Review (OULR) is a newly formed organization on campus that is seeking more student involvement. The OULR provides an...

Smokey vs. the government shutdown

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Dalton Spinas dominates the Tiger offensive line

Author: Tim O'Donnell Protecting the blindside of the quarterback and creating holes for running backs are tasks on the periphery of the football spotlight. The work...

Amazon Rainforest necessitates global response

Author: Emma Lodes Spanning eight South American countries and 2.6 million square miles, the Amazon Rainforest has the world’s greatest biodiversity and holds the world’s largest...

Backdoor Science Episode 4

Author:  https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-episode-4-octThis week, the Backdoor Science guys discuss toxicology, Nobel Prize winners, and the "god particle."Backdoor Science explores the scientific world and updates the Occidental...

‘Pokémon X and Y’ brings new flame to old time favorite

Author: Will Westwater Price: MSRP: $40.00System: Nintendo 3DS/2DSPokémon, or "pocket monsters" – the fad that has continued for decades – now has a new iteration: "Pokémon...

Dining Services has made strides, must continue to improve

Author:  Occidental College's food was recently ranked 14th in the country among colleges, according to thedailymeal.com. There is a lot to be praised when it...