2015

World News 5.0

Author: Ximena Santiago Indonesia. The head of Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency, Budi Waseso, has proposed to build an island prison guarded by crocodiles for the country's...

Kia Ora, Oxy!

Author: Emma Lodes|Tim O'Donnell Kia Ora—or good health in the Maori tongue—from Aeoteroa, “The Land of the Long White Cloud,” more commonly known as New Zealand,...

The forgotten pillar: on diversity at Occidental College

Author: Emily Shugerman|Martin Pittman Karen Romero was only a few months into her time at Occidental when a racist classmate made her consider leaving. In her first-semester...

“Detox” frisbee succeeds with new coach, young roster

Author: Melina Devoney Occidental’s men’s ultimate team, “Detox,” gained a talented first-year class, a new coach and a fresh team philosophy this spring. Detox debuted its talent...

Lee brings Division I experience to Oxy

Author: Donovan Dennis Aquatics fans will see a new face poolside as head coach Christopher Lee takes charge of the Tigers’ men’s and women’s water polo...

Health risks from smoking affect entire community, not just smokers

Author: Lena Smith It is the smell: acidic and biting. It is knowing that the Los Angeles air does not need to be any worse. It...

The Issue of Disposability and the Subtlety of Words: On Planned Parenthood, the value of women, and the Christian Church

Author: Eileen Lee It is said that introverts often struggle with expressing themselves through speaking. I have personally found that to be true for myself. I...

ASOC senators propose senior week ball

Author: Charlotte Umanoff Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senior Senators Antoniqua Roberson and Mari Peña announced plans to organize a formal ball during senior week...

Freedom of Speech (or lack thereof) on Campus

Author: Dylan Bordonaro What is Free Speech? Free speech has long been professed to be an indispensable right in any free society. The United Nations, among others,...

Abajian seeks position on SPUSD board of education

Author: Andrea Tuemmler Education professor Suzie Abajian '98 kicked off her campaign for the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) board of education with a fundraiser...

Trans-I-Am Week highlights intersectionality with events

Author: Emily Gao Last week's Trans-I-Am Week hosted events on campus surrounding transgender issues, including a talk from transgender rights activist Janet Mock, an art exhibit...

The (re)creation of Phi Beta Lambda

Author: Margaret Su Seniors William Huang and Clare Shuey, president and vice president of Occidental's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), tell a story of success....