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...

Students’ lack of respect in use of Johnson Wall shows larger need for accountability on campus

Author: Christian Morales One would think that a dazzling two-story media wall, modern technology in every classroom and almost entirely brand new furniture would earn...

Papermache enables undergrads to share research

Author: Cordelia Kenney Papermache, a startup company that made its private beta launch this summer, is including Occidental as one of the schools participating in its...

United States, Iran must pursue peace talks

Author: Manna Selassie A 15-minute phone call between President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and President Barack Obama is already being noted as one of the most...

World News

Author: William Stupp Beijing. The third plenum of the 18th Central Committee of China's Communist Party took place this week, a four-day policy meeting attended by...

World News- Week of Oct. 30

Author: Lucy Feickert Mexico City. The 17th International Clown Convention was held last week in Mexico City and included brightly dressed clowns and a 15-minute "laugh-a-thon"...

My Friend Dave Wigglesworth, Occidental ’50

Author: Keegan McChesney It all started with a note. "Hi Oxy-ite! David Wigglesworth, Occidental Class of '50," the note said. The note was left on the windshield of...

Swan Hall certified in Gold level environmental efficiency

Author: Charlotte Flight Swan Hall has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Level certification, issued by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC),...

Production of ‘The Thugs’ suffers from static performances

Author: Jeremy Childs Adam Bock’s play “The Thugs" ran its course on the stage of Keck Theater this past weekend, exploring the characters' panic after they...