2014

Lacrosse falls to Redlands in SCIAC semifinals

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental women’s lacrosse team (12-5 overall, 9-3 SCIAC) entered postseason play last week in a three-way tie with the Redlands and Pomona-Pitzer....

Ain’t no rest for the gamer

Author: Will Westwater When I travel home I always bring a plethora of video game systems with me. Security at LAX becomes a hassle when I...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Author: Noel Hemphill Nope, not Christmas. New York City's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.Luckily for us, NYC Fashion Week actually comes twice a year and doesn't care if...

Macklemore receives bad rep for good rap

Author: Earl Park Rap is rhythm-assisted poetry. Rap is a representation of what’s going on in one’s mind and in one’s life. Rap is a craft,...

Single and ready to mingle? Going out barhopping? Not in that outfit!

Author: Noel Hemphill While investigating the Hermosillo Bar on York Avenue for it's strength as a single's bar, I found something else out. It wasn't pleasant....

Campus entrance to go from gray to green

Author: William Stupp A $1.5 million recent trustee donation will fund a renovation to the campus main entrance to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of Occidental's...

‘House of Cards’ season two review: Toppled

Author: Mike Cosimano The second season of Netflix’s original series “House of Cards” seems to view its story with actual contempt. It knows where it wants...

Women’s Lacrosse defeats CMS, remains unbeaten

Author: Ryan Whalen Touting a perfect 4-0 record heading into its game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Wednesday, the Occidental College women’s lacrosse team looked to extend its...

Backdoor Science- S2 Ep5

Author:  https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-season-2-1 This week, Backdoor Science investigates climate change. How does it happen, how do we know, and what will the consequences will be? Backdoor Science explores...

REHS creates room draw for triples

Author: Noel Hemphill A new triples-only room draw intended to help streamline the yearly allocation of housing will be available ahead of regular room draw this...

TEDx speakers reinvent ‘the American Dream’

Author: Noel Hemphill The lecture series TED (which stands for technology, entertainment, design) has arrived at Occidental with the first-ever TEDxOccidental College event. The independently-organized event...

Campus Safety tests new dispatch service

Author: Lauren Rewers The Campus Safety Department has introduced dispatch controllers to its personnel on a trial basis as part of an ongoing effort to make...