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...

The Dangers of the over-prescription of medication

Author: Tanvi Varma Medication has always been used to either relieve pain or treat any illnesses/diseases. Depending on the medical situation, either over-the-counter or prescription drugs...

A Day in the Life on San Cristóbal

Author: Delaney Nolin I cannot believe that today marks exactly one month since we left Quito and arrived in San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos. I've passed the...

History institute to focus on northeast LA

Author: Sydney Bowman With support from a myriad of other academic departments and community organizations, the history department will be rolling out a new history research...

Weingart exhibit confronts sexual assault on campuses

Author: Rachel Cohn Books of feminist theory are strewn around a round table and evocative photographs of two women wearing nothing but blankets and boots hang...

Episode 4: Blurry Lines Between the Impossible, Improbable and Impermissible

Author: Melina Devoney Why do some kids blindly accept that an obese old man can easily slide down their chimney, but refuse to believe that they...

Solidarity is a verb: now is the time to be an ally

Author: Emily Gao “So please, Emily. Tell me, honestly how I can help . I'm open to any and all suggestions,” a white, cis, straight male...

J-Term program expands with new creative track

Author: Sydney Bowman Oxypreneurship, in conjunction with the Young Fund and the Hameetman Career Center (HCC), will be rolling out a new pilot track during the...

Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse

Author: Eileen Lee Franklin Graham, son of renowned Christian evangelist Billy Graham, is almost as well known as his famous father, although for slightly different things....