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...

ASOC 2013 Presidential Election: statements from the candidates

Author:  The Occidental Weekly asked each ASOC Presidential candidate the same question: "Why are you running for ASOC President?" Each candidate - junior John O'Neill...

Recent dialogue sheds light on lack of campus resources

Author:  The March 21 town hall was a valuable forum for the ongoing discussion on sexual assault. Many students stood in front of Thorne, cried,...

Theta supports CASA in Rush Gym

Author: Claudia Chow Six players to a team. Six dodge balls. One court. And only one winner. This was the scenario at Rush Gymnasium on Saturday...

Occidental admits a record number of international students

Author: Charlotte Flight A record number of international and exchange students were admitted this Fall, including more than 50 students spanning from more than three continents....

Improving disparate living conditions must be top priority

Author:  In recognition of a generous gift from the Berkus family, President Veitch announced in a school-wide email the renaming of Rangeview Hall, celebrating it...

Veitch must lead

Author: Ryan Strong Last Thursday, President Jonathan Veitch walked into a faculty meeting and delivered an emotional plea for reconciliation, civil discourse and “expression of affection for people”...

Humanity must renew its curiousity in space

Author: William Stupp On Sept. 12, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the Voyager 1 probe had left the boundary of our solar...

World News Week of September 30th

Author: William Stupp England. A Dartmoor farmer discovered a creative solution to the common local problem of livestock theft. North England has seen a 500 percent...