2013

Local nonprofit fights to preserve Eagle Rock’s last natural respite

Author: Sarah Corsa Stories about the origin of the Eagle Rock neighborhood's name abound, including theories about the eagle–shaped shadow the rock casts or perhaps an...

Excessive air-conditioning must be made proportionate

Author:  It seems ridiculous to need a sweatshirt in class in Los Angeles on a 100-degree summer day, but it is necessary as a result...

Altman sets high standard for Tigers volleyball

Author: Ryan Whalen Posting an overall record of 14-7 (8-3 SCIAC), the Occidental volleyball team has climbed to second place in SCIAC standings and established itself...

Clubs miss mandatory training, could lose funding for semester

Author: Emma Lodes Twenty-seven clubs have been removed from the Office of Student Life (OSL)’s list of recognized student organizations this semester due to missed training...

Men’s, Women’s hoops poised for opening tip-off

Author: Tim O'Donnell The Mackenzie Brandon '13 era is over. The preseason All-American graduated last spring, leaving behind one of the most accomplished legacies in Occidental...

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Getting behind the lens of student filmmaker Scott Kulicke

Author: Jeremy Childs Scott Kulicke arrived at Occidental with plans to study creative writing; a few short years later, he's already stepping into the film industry...

Academic Commons should not throw out books, sell soul

Author: Donovan Dennis Nearly 2,000 years ago, the great Roman philosopher Cicero wrote, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Thus, any...

Akiyama registers triple hat trick in victory over Caltech

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental men’s water polo team (2-21 overall, 1-6 SCIAC) celebrated its Senior Night Wednesday, honoring the collegiate careers of Kevin Coleman, Christian...

Up ’til Dawn raises funds for childhood cancer

Author: Lucy Feickert The annual Up ’til Dawn event held Friday night raised awareness and nearly $4,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is...

After successful career, Ransom returns to Tiger Aquatics as assistant coach

Author: Ryan Whalen As the current school-record-holder in the 50-yard freestyle and with her name attached to four different relay records — the 200- and 400-yard...

ASOC hosts discussion on ban of school dances

Author: Chloe Woodruff The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) invited students to discuss the indefinite suspension of school dances and alternative solutions with faculty members...

Baseball blasts way to 6-0 start

Author: Alex Nieves With a current record of 6-0, the Occidental baseball team is already off to its best start in the last decade. Though the...