2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2014
Cunje’s termination spurs conflict between faculty, administration
Author: Juliet Suess & Ryan Strong| Several faculty called for a new round of no confidence votes amid revelations that the administration ended 30-year Campus Safety...
2014
Active Minds petitions to expand mental health services
Author: Charlotte Flight Active Minds, a student group on campus, and the Student Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC), a student administration committee, prepared a petition for President...
2014
The secret art of the perfect playlist
Author: Jack Butcher I might be dating myself a bit with this question, but remember the days of making mix CDs for your friends and, more...
2014
World News Week of Feb. 24
Author: William Stupp Kiev. A day after being appointed interim president, Oleksandr Turchynov declared on Sunday that the country would take steps toward European integration. Taking...
2014
Backdoor Science – S2 Ep4
Author: Backdoor Science https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-s2-ep4 This week on Backdoor Science, Nick investigates allergy treatments and the geographical dependence of lactose intolerance. Chris reveals the latest research on epilepsy...
2014
World News – Week of March 2nd
Author: Clark Scally Ukraine. Russian troops have surrounded ports and cities in the Crimean peninsula. Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the Duma parliament for authority to...
2014
Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ combines fantastical, political
Author: Ella Fornari Known and defined by his detailed set designs adorned with early 20th century trinkets and taxidermies, Wes Anderson elevates his already distinctive style...
2014
‘True Detective’ review: A looming shadow grows
Author: Mike Cosimano The best part of every “True Detective” episode is the opening sequence. In some ways, it might be the best part of the...
