2013
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...
2013
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...
2013
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)...
2013
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...
2013
Top six rule-breakers in today’s fashion world
Author: Ben Tuthill Fashion is all about rules. There are two types of people who can break those rules: celebrities and young people (sorry artists;...
2013
Cho Chang poem ignites ‘Internet-y’ discussion
Author: Elwyn Pratt Nothing exemplifies the concept of a viral video quite like "Kony 2012". A friend of mine described the discussion surrounding Invisible Children's short...
2013
Collins opens door for tolerance in sports
Author: Joe Siegal Sports Illustrated published this week's cover story on Monday morning in which the 34 year-old National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran center, former Stanford...
2013
College officially ends offering education credential program in wake of probation
Author: Lucy Feickert Over the summer, Occidental's administration chose not to reinstate the school's teaching credential program after its cancellation following a 2011 probationary accreditation ruling,...
2013
NCAA Amateurism no longer applies
Author: Joe Siegal As a new college football season kicks off, scandals involving big-time programs and players are adding to the never-ending parade of highly publicized...
2013
The anarchy of door-holding
Author: Ella Fornari Occidental students bring great diversity to campus with respect to their cultural mannerisms. When their differences in common door holding courtesy collide, we...
2013
New minimum wage is step in the right direction
Author: Lucy Feickert The minimum wage in California is now the highest in the nation at $10 an hour. While many argue this increase will hurt...
2013
New FYRE program not so hot among first-years, RAs
Author: Jeremy Childs First-years and Resident Advisers (RAs) alike have expressed frustration regarding the inaugural run of the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) program, managed by...
