2014

Class is in session at the V&A

Author: Noel Hemphill The first time I went to England, it was a whirlwind trip. My stepmother had put together an ambitious itinerary in both length...

Sports in Brief Issue 1

Author: Ryan Whalen Baseball (1-2 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) After completing one of the winningest seasons in the past decade at 26-15, the Occidental baseball team will attempt...

Dolphins doing drugs (and other underwater debauchery)

Author: Jill Goatcher Apparently, young dolphins love to get high. Dolphins flying high. (Source: CC)Though this statement has not yet been supported by scientific findings, the...

iPad use in classrooms improves experience

Author: Christian Morales During the 2011-2012 academic year, the Faculty Learning Committee (FLC) held workshops to discuss how professors could integrate iPads into their teaching...

SoCal MMA delivers knockout deal to Occidental students

Author: Malcolm MacLeod A nondescript brick building sits next to the Starbucks and CVS on York Boulevard. At the back of the building are two industrial-sized garage...

TEDx in action at Occidental

Author: Juliet Suess Students and faculty brought their own version of the popular TED Talks event to Occidental's campus last Saturday. The first-ever TEDx event to...

Off-campus employment provides real-world experience

Author:  While Occidental takes great pride in the number of student employees on campus, there is still a large percentage of students here who are...

Don’t get the puck outta here

Author: Juliet Suess Americans do not appreciate hockey nearly as much as they should. The Stanley Cup Finals ranks as the lowest viewed final of the...

More than just stress

Author: Cordelia Kenney Every minute, someone in the United States attempts suicide. On any given day, 12 people ages 15 to 24 will commit suicide. Out of...

Despite no vowels, KTCHN lacks nothing in taste

Author: Noel Hemphill Brunch is the king of meals. It combines everything to love about breakfast and lunch into one stupendous plate comprised of all kinds...

OSL opens possibility of campus dances

Author: Jeremy Childs Pack up your togas. Following the ban of on-campus dances placed late last October, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Life...

Boxing club gets approval, ban on sparring still in effect

Author: Christopher Thaxton Fights may soon break out on campus, but with the unusual addition of a pair of gloves, a mouthpiece and headgear. After seeking...