2013

Work study caps defy purpose of program, create dangerous dichotomy

Author:  At Occidental College, there are two types of people: those with work study, and those without. Without a work award, students are allowed to...

Exhibit explores unity across cultures

Author: Damian Mendieta Situated on a majestic hill in Century City, the elegant structure of the Annenberg Space for Photography could very well be a portal...

Amnesty International at Occidental

Author: Lena Smith Occidental students may soon have another outlet for engaging in global issues, through a campus chapter of Amnesty International (AI). Chris Weeks (first-year)...

OM, Sun Araw, and Sir Richard Bishop

Author: Clark Scally A powerful religious service reverberated through the pillars of the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock (CFAER) on February 18. The non-profit run...

Ambassador recounts al-Qaeda captivity

Author: Haley Gray Canadian Ambassador and author of "A Season in Hell: My 130 Days in the Sahara with Al Qaeda" Robert Fowler spoke at the...

Conservation challenge reduces water use, despite foul play

Author: Drew Jaffe First-year halls clinched first and second place in Occidental's first-ever conservation challenge, a competition to see which residence hall could reduce its water...

Letters to the editor – December 4

Author:  Dear Editor, It seems a bit odd that a college the size of Occidental would have periods of time during the day when it...

Combination gallery, thrift store adds eclectic flare to Eagle Rock

Author: Manna Selassie At Connors Plumbing on the corner of Westdale Avenue. and Eagle Rock Boulevard, passersby may notice a unique and eclectic enclave. Ghettogloss is...

“Cards” signals new era in television

Author: Sarah Corsa Netflix’s new original series “House of Cards” may be a dangerous revolution in television, especially for college students eager for an excuse to...

Study Abroad Profiles

Author: Emma Lodes Over tacos and flan, Occidental students returning from a myriad of unique experiences abroad enthusiastically told stories of their travels at the “welcome...

Records fall at swim & dive SCIACs

Author: Damian Mendieta Amid three days of sunshine, rain and cold temperatures at Splash! La Mirada, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams showed no...

‘Shoegaze’ pioneers return with “m b v”

Author: Joe Siegal The world of rock music has changed drastically in the last 22 years, as influential bands have come and gone, styles have shifted,...