2013

Athletics Department raising funds for improved facilities

Author: Damian Mendieta Taylor Pool, McKinnon Family Tennis Center first on list to undergo rennovations In an effort to bolster the success of the tennis and aquatics...

Men’s lacrosse defeats Division I USC

Author: Zach Heerwagen After ending their season three years ago with a 2-11 record, the Occidental Men’s Lacrosse Team knew something had to change. But, change came...

Three consecutive wins for Blackshirts

Author: Malcolm MacLeod After a bold showing last season with a 9-1 record, the Occidental men’s rugby team has set the bar high for themselves this...

Changes to meal plan proposed to enhance value perceptions

Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental students and administrators are taking action to combat students' frustration with campus dining prices. The current proposal would subtract an initial maintenance...

Akiyama registers triple hat trick in victory over Caltech

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental men’s water polo team (2-21 overall, 1-6 SCIAC) celebrated its Senior Night Wednesday, honoring the collegiate careers of Kevin Coleman, Christian...

Up ’til Dawn raises funds for childhood cancer

Author: Lucy Feickert The annual Up ’til Dawn event held Friday night raised awareness and nearly $4,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is...

After successful career, Ransom returns to Tiger Aquatics as assistant coach

Author: Ryan Whalen As the current school-record-holder in the 50-yard freestyle and with her name attached to four different relay records — the 200- and 400-yard...

ASOC hosts discussion on ban of school dances

Author: Chloe Woodruff The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) invited students to discuss the indefinite suspension of school dances and alternative solutions with faculty members...

CommuniCon honors beloved show

Author: Ella Fornari   Pop Pop. 300 fans of NBC's Community squished into a multipurpose room at Los Angeles Community College this weekend for the world's first...

Blyth Fund entices applicants with virtual stock competition

Author: Emily Shugerman The Blyth Fund, Occidental's student-run investment group, is running a virtual stock competition open to all students in an effort to spread awareness...

Mixed feelings on campus about new class absence policy

Author: Claudia Chow Starting this semester, students will no longer be required to provide a note from Emmons Health Center to be excused from class due...

Denim dictates individuality, but brand identity supersedes

Author: Ben Tuthill One-hundred and forty years ago last week Levi Strauss & Co. put out its first pair of riveted denim work pants and somehow...