2015

Noonball tradition continues on the courts

Author: Spencer Donaldson It is high noon on a Thursday. The sun beats down as heat rises from the black asphalt of Occidental College’s outdoor basketball...

Honor Board strikes down second DEBI funding request, offers alternative solution

Author: Lena Smith Honor Board voted 3-2 Tuesday against a proposal to increase student body fees by $7 to fund the proposed Diversity and Equity Board...

Watkins fends off opponents, fights for a cure

Author: Margaret Su Emily Watkins (senior) is no stranger to dedication and hard work. In addition to ranking second in the SCIAC at the 100 Breaststroke,...

Noah Winnick hits high notes on stage and on javelin runway

Author: Jamie Stevenson Noah Winnick (Junior) is a textbook example of a jock: a thrower for the Occidental track and field team and a former football...

Honor Board rejects initial DEBI request to increase student body fee

Author: Lauren Rewers In a 4-3 decision Tuesday, Honor Board struck down a component in the Diversity and Equity Board Initiative (DEBI) that would raise student...

Students revive iconic “Vagina Monologues”

Author: Carmen Triola Alongside 11 other women onstage and with a near-packed Thorne Hall watching, Frankie Radogna (senior) prepared herself for her big scene in the...

Student talent in the spotlight at Apollo Night

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza Thunderous applause emanating from Thorne Hall is a sure sign that the Black Student Alliance's Apollo Night has arrived. This year, students put...

WAC remains positive in rebuilding year

Author: Melina Devoney Occidental’s women’s ultimate Frisbee team, Women’s Aerial Club (WAC), began the spring season low in numbers but high in spirit. Despite losing four out...

Dance Pro Through the Ages

Author: Stephen Nemeth|Jane Drinkard|Sarah Safuto The entirely student-run and -choreographed Dance Production is known for including students from all areas of the Occidental community.From different years,...

Museums for Millennials

Author: Taylor Majewski In an attempt to reach the next generation of art enthusiasts, major art museums have begun using beacon technology, providing a second-screen experience...

PHAC classes offer unique spin on community fitness

Author: Taylor-Anne Esparza For students who need a little motivation to take their noses out of their books and break a sweat, Occidental offers one credit...

The North Remembers

Author: Tim O'Donnell Today, it is the South Island that attracts most of New Zealand's wide-eyed adventure enthusiasts. It hosts the best bungee jumping, skiing and...