2015

Swim and dive teams victorious against Whittier Poets

Author: Donovan Dennis Despite chilly temperatures and sporadic rain showers, the Occidental men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took to the pool Saturday, overtaking Whittier...

Wright’s architectural treasure reopened

Author: Taylor Majewski Easily overlooked at the busy intersection of Hollywood and Vermont in Los Feliz, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is a hidden gem...

Weingart exhibit melds thrifted objects, ceramics

Author: Flora Adamian A ceramic eagle flies over a bed of puppies, a floral vase and a miniature watering can. On the next wall, a finely...

Women’s rugby empowers teammates on, off the pitch

Author: Martin Pittman The rugby pitch is one place on campus where women at Occidental can push their bodies and minds to the limit. While their...

Administrators, faculty responsible for meeting demands

Author:  The actions of Oxy United for Black Liberation organizers and supporters — through their week-long occupation of the Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center and...

Geo Jocks: Snowball Earth

Author: Donovan Dennis As we bask in the heat of the late Los Angeles summer, it seems most appropriate to discuss those curious times in Earth’s...

Let’s Talk About Love

Author: Charlotte Umanoff This Valentine's Day, some Occidental students will inevitably celebrate with a romantic night out, while others may attend the RiFF RAFF concert at...

Tiger guard Jay Miller makes lasting impact on, off court

Author: Jamie Stevenson It is game day for the Occidental men’s basketball team, and sophomore guard Jay Miller is on the court warming up—an hour before...

Great Strides impacts local school

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Society often stereotypes football players as inconsiderate jocks, yet a group of Occidental College football players are flouting this label through their work...

Chemistry fraternity revitalizes membership

Author: Jane Drinkard This semester, an unprecedented 40 students rushed Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE), the Occidental chapter of the national chemistry fraternity. Only about 11 students...

Senate, Honor Board discuss next steps for DEBI

Author: Emily Shugerman Eight Honor Board members, seven ASOC senators and approximately 50 students packed the Studenmund Room March 25 to discuss the Diversity and Equity...

Gibbs shines in her final season

Author: Lena Smith Katie Gibbs is the "iron woman" on the Occidental women's water polo team this year in more ways than one. In a literal...