2014

Behind the Board

Author: Stephen Nemeth The board of trustees has a legacy as old as Occidental itself. When the college was founded in 1887, there were far fewer...

L.A.P.D. works with Campus Safety to address complaints

Author: Noel Hemphill A recent change in campus policy means that off-campus residents could be receiving more visits from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as...

Tolerance paradox still runs deep at Occidental

Author: Juliet Suess Occidental College is an intolerant place. Though students, faculty and administration preach that the school is open and tolerant, they are simply upholding...

All the Bulbs: A Closer Look at the Prison Beautification Club

Author: Wellesley Daniels Students and faculty coming together to plant seeds is not an unusual sight here at Occidental – figuratively and literally. One group of...

Unsprung dance studio floor poses danger to students

Author: Leah Nomkin A dance studio should be a safe place for jumping to extraordinary heights and learning to land quadruple turns. The protective gear for...

Backdoor Science – S2 EP3

Author:  https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-s2-ep3 Backdoor Science explores the scientific world and updates the Occidental community on all of its happenings. Each week we will bring you engaging stories...

Occidental is first U.S. college to ban investment in gun manufacturers

Author: Drew Jaffe & Lucy Feickert In a move unprecedented by any U.S. college or university, the Occidental board of trustees will refrain from investing Occidental’s...

Film crews an invasive presence in campus life

Author:  Although Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of Hollywood, the film industry rarely encroaches on the daily lives of locals. Yet most...

Faculty, students attend hearing, rally support for Esparza case

Author: Cordelia Kenney Nine Occidental students and politics professor and Department Chair Caroline Heldman attended Dr. Patricia Esparza’s probable cause hearing last Wednesday to express support...

Too much blood: The one about not sharing music

Author: Jack Butcher In the past five years or so, no band has captured my ears and heart quite like The Gaslight Anthem.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAqbnTKQBIYThe blend of Springsteen-esque,...

DePaul transfer Dancu brings Division-I experience to Men’s Tennis

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental men’s tennis team received a significant roster boost last season when Josh Dancu (junior) decided to transfer from DePaul University. Through...

Dance Production 2014 dazzles sold-out crowds

Author: Malcolm MacLeod|Hannah Teskey With the lights dimmed, three silhouettes appeared in front of an ominous blue background. Suddenly the lights came to life, the dancers...