2014
2014
‘Just keep swimming:’ Adapting to the changing tides of ocean conservation
Author: Jill Goatcher As a species, the human race is more intertwined with the marine environment than we can imagine. We come from the ocean. We...
2014
Wilshire to break ground downtown
Author: Noel Hemphill The Wilshire Grand Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, will be the tallest building on the west coast when it opens in 2017....
2014
Board of trustees must prioritize communication with students
Author: The Occidental board of trustees and the board of governors convened for a “mixer” with representatives of the student body on Jan. 29. Though...
2014
Telefund cancels shifts in response to alumni unrest
Author: Juliet Suess College officials canceled Telefund on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 due to the backlash caused by Campus Safety Lt. Joe Cunje's firing. "Our students...
2014
Can Occidental Shake It?
Author: Taylor Majewski It's a Wednesday. You're walking through the quad on the way to your second class of the day, and the ground starts to...
2014
CDC renovation in planning, fundraising phase
Author: Clark Scally The Career Development Center (CDC) plans to expand its space to accommodate the growing student demand for employment assistance. The renovation will include...
2014
Drought Doubt: Is the rain all good for Los Angeles?
Author: Jill Goatcher In case you didn't notice this weekend, it rained in Los Angeles. A lot. As an Oregonian I normally make fun of the local's...
2014
Sam blitzed with controversy
Author: Juliet Suess Lobbyist Jack Burkman (Rep.) drafted a plan to deploy a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in the National Football League (NFL). It is...
2014
Taking steps back in time, pushing education forward
Author: Sarah Corsa Although supplies for a sufficient trans-era journey are hard to come by, the Time Travel Mart in Echo Park covers all one needs...
2014
Backdoor Science – S2 EP6
Author: Backdoor Science https://soundcloud.com/the-occidental-weekly/backdoor-science-season-2-2 This week on Backdoor Science! What is a spider-goat, how did the universe form, is glass a liquid, and- most importantly- what is...
2014
Same gaming conference, new results
Author: Will Westwater Every year the Game Developers' Conference (GDC) gets more exciting, and this year was no exception. Last week in San Francisco, GDC revealed...
2014
Second ‘Groove’ promotes shift in social landscape
Author: William Stupp The event itself is hard to characterize. It is not quite a concert and certainly not a party. With its decentralized landscape, multiple...
