2013

Pre-Oscars 2013: “Zero Dark Thirty” spurs debate

Author: Mallory Fencil "Zero Dark Thirty" is a cinematic work that marks the documentation of one of the most important events of our generation. Directed by...

Swim & Dive rocks SCIACs

Author: Damian Mendieta|Damian Mendieta Amid howling winds and relentless sun, two days at the SCIAC Swimming and Diving Championships at La Mirada have resulted in multiple...

New Play Festival

Author: Lena Smith Can you imagine seeing your writing performed on stage? How about by professional actors? In the 15th annual New Play Festival, sponsored by...

Tapestries Natural Life: A Celebration of Mayan Culture

Author: Emma Lodes Tucked among the funky cafes and thrift stores that line Colorado Boulevard, Tapestries Natural Life is an explosion of color and texture. Open...

Black Student Alliance petitions for new major

Author: Damian Mendieta Black Student Alliance (BSA) President Brandi Locke (senior) created and distributed an online petition on Feb. 8 to support the creation of a...

Occidental holds first Silent Solidarity program

Author: Daphne Auza Silent Solidarity, a program designed to help students understand the experience of marginalized social groups, will be offered to Occidental students for the...

Campus parking system requires more attention, reform

Author:  Though Occidental should be proud to have free parking, there is a substantial amount of inefficiencies related to the parking system. Free parking is...

Letters to the Editor – March 20

Author:  Dear President Veitch, Although there are many points of your email I find to be unproductive, I am especially disappointed in how you handled...

Dance Pro offers student talent, variety

Author: Noel Hemphill From traditional Indian and Tahitian dances to more modern dance styles and acrobatic breakdancing, Dance Production 2013 celebrated the efforts of over 300...

Students, faculty push for new public health department

Author: Drew Jaffe|Sarah Corsa Students and faculty are pushing for the creation of a public health department. A new internship-based practicum, new classes and a proposed...

Aloof Russia elucidates Cyprus crisis

Author: Malcolm MacLeod For decades, wealthy Russians have been avoiding their country's high taxes by depositing their earnings in Cyprus, a small island in the Eastern...

“The Fang” brings snark to campus

Author: Noel Hemphill Occidental's once-defunct subversive magazine "The Fang" is returning to campus to take a bite into the literary arts world. Under the guide of...