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...

Letters to the Editor – April 24

Author:  Dear Editor, Henry Dickmeyer wrote that at Oxy, tolerance is “the principle we preach and the paradox we practice.” In reply, Nick Dodani dismissed the...

Letters to the Editor – May 1

Author:  Dear Editor, TRIGGER WARNING: this letter addresses sexual assault and rape, which could be triggering to survivors and allies.I address this letter first to gentleman...

Premiere League soccer coverage unacceptable

Author: Joe Siegal Although soccer has been steadily gaining popularity among U.S. fans in recent years, American mainstream media coverage of the sport's top leagues has...

Renovated Johnson features modern technology

Author: William Stupp Students arriving at Occidental College this fall return to a campus slightly altered. The sounds and sights of construction that persisted through much...

Letter from the Editor in relation to recent events

Author: Juliet Suess At the beginning of this semester, it struck me how quiet everything had become over summer. There were no protests on the steps, Facebook...

Sports in Brief, Sept. 25

Author: Ryan Whalen Football (1-1 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) The Occidental football team was able to capture its first victory of the season at home on Saturday. The...

Local food truck rally offers diverse ethnic cuisines

Author: Sarah Corsa The grab bag of food trucks that gathers on Figueroa Street and York Boulevard is a trap for the indecisive. Every Tuesday, seven...

Amazonian indigenous leader talks diplomacy

Author: Lena Smith Occidental students, faculty and guests got a taste of the Amazon on Sept. 25 when the college hosted Moi Enomenga, the elected leader...