2013

Athletics Department raising funds for improved facilities

Author: Damian Mendieta Taylor Pool, McKinnon Family Tennis Center first on list to undergo rennovations In an effort to bolster the success of the tennis and aquatics...

Men’s lacrosse defeats Division I USC

Author: Zach Heerwagen After ending their season three years ago with a 2-11 record, the Occidental Men’s Lacrosse Team knew something had to change. But, change came...

Three consecutive wins for Blackshirts

Author: Malcolm MacLeod After a bold showing last season with a 9-1 record, the Occidental men’s rugby team has set the bar high for themselves this...

Changes to meal plan proposed to enhance value perceptions

Author: Drew Jaffe Occidental students and administrators are taking action to combat students' frustration with campus dining prices. The current proposal would subtract an initial maintenance...

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...