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...

Effects of climate change already in U.S.’s backyard

Author: Donovan Dennis President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Alaska has been condemned by critics as a media stunt, a cover-up to assuage Alaskans for setting...

Carly Fiorina’s hypocrisy discredits appeal to female voters

Author: Charlotte Umanoff As a supporter of Bernie Sanders, my only decision when following the GOP race is which candidate is the lesser of what is...

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...