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...

Young women’s soccer squad hits stride in win

Author: Owen Hill The Occidental women's soccer team (2-4-0 overall, 1-1-0 SCIAC) picked up its first win in SCIAC play by defeating Chapman University 4-1 at...

Before The Cut – Fall 2015 Issue 3

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An American in Cuba

Author: Jane Drinkard The other night, I went out with the other students on my program (there are only five of us). We were walking along...

Letter to the Editor from recent C.O.D.E. alumni

Author:  Dear Occidental Dean of Students Office and the Oxy Community: As Oxy alumni, we are appalled by the recent events on campus. This letter is...

The Dangers of Being Plugged In

Author: Tanvi Varma Although the advancement in technology has simplified our lives by enabling faster and easier communication, it has also played a negative role. Since...

DisneyBounding brings Disney magic to the everyday

Author: Frida Gurewitz There's something about Disney that I’ve never been able to outgrow. Maybe it's the singing inanimate objects, maybe it's the magical lands or...

Empowerment Week focuses on healing through movement

Author: Sydney Bowman Project S.A.F.E. hosted its annual Empowerment Week, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, last week. Coordinators this year emphasized healing from trauma...

‘Don’t Be an Ass’ campaign breeds shaming culture

Author: Kevin Liu The "Don’t Be an Ass" posters hanging around campus have certainly grabbed the attention of many students, but the effect has not necessarily...