2013

An uneasy spring transition

Author: Lucy Feickert Headed to a disciplinary meeting, or the hospital, is not the best way to start the semester, according to Associate Dean of Residential...

The hypocrisy of timed writing

Author: Ella Fornari Every Occidental College applicant is required to respond to multiple writing supplements. Although you might not remember what you wrote, surely you remember...

Hagel saga portends Republican tragedy

Author: Jacob Surpin Chuck Hagel, despite the best efforts of the Republican minority in the Senate, will be the next United States Secretary of Defense. The...

Student-taught classes may come to Occidental

Author: Sarah Corsa|Emily Shugerman Student-taught classes could appear in the Occidental course catalog as early as Fall 2013 as part of the proposed Experimental College of...

If SNL wants to remain relevant it must make diversity a priority.

Author: Ella Fornari Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Kenan Thompson announced that he will not cross-dress on the show until SNL hires a black...

Faculty, professors question privacy after computer seizures

Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental faculty members and administration have created a committee to address privacy concerns prompted by the seizure of 42 administrative staff and eight...

Vagina Monologues placed on probation after violating posting policy

Author: Chloe Woodruff|Yuca Kosugi The Office of Student Life (OSL) placed student organization Vagina Monologues on probation today, Nov. 19, following several violations of the College’s...

One-and-done good in form, not function

Author: Joe Siegal Considering the amount of talent in this season's first-year class in Division-I basketball, this should be the sport's most exciting season in recent...

Inside the Artist’s Studio: RAW Records gives voice to student creativity

Author: Emma Lodes Haunting orchestral strings resound in a cavernous chamber. A disembodied voice hums a romantic melody while a slow drum beat pulses beneath nostalgic...

Students get a taste of Turkey during break

Author: Drew Jaffe|Clark Scally Some professors use Los Angeles as a classroom, others the world. Some take their students to the Hollywood sign or the Getty. Others...

Refining, redefining virtues of cybersecurity

Author: Mal Clay Cybersecurity has long been recognized by the defense establishment as a problem with mid- or long-term ramifications. With the infiltration of the New...

Musicians at Occidental sing their stories

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza From open mic nights to performing at parties to Apollo Night, Occidental musicians have taken the spotlight. Students are starting to take advantage...