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Stirring it up in the Marketplace kitchen

Most Occidental students are still in bed when the first shift of Marketplace staff report to the kitchen, where they labor throughout the morning...

Obama earned his stripes during time as Tiger

Author: Donovan Dennis Occidental students know the script well: “Occidental? No, it’s not a dental school— it’s a small, liberal arts college in Los Angeles....

Auntie Em’s ends sales due to price increases

Author: Elwyn Pratt Auntie Em's Kitchen, a long-time provider of baked goods and salads for the Tiger Cooler and Coffee Cart, ended its sales to Campus...

Watching over the sprawl: The story behind L.A.’s helicopters

Author: William Stupp To the city's non-natives, they are an inexplicable presence. Always circling overhead, they rattle newcomers and make for exciting stories to tell their...

Linda Lyke Is Gaga for Printmaking

Author: Teresa Eilers At Occidental we are fortunate to have access to a liberal arts education, as well as to masterminds in all areas of academia....

Cuban Rhythms in the Suburbs

Author: Alison Kjeldgaard After almost four years at Oxy, L.A. is finally growing on me. Sarcastic comments about the traffic or the fact that I'm probably...

Joseph Mohorcich III (sophomore, Politics)

Author:  I am writing to commend the prudence, foresight, and sensibility with which Occidental's Renewable Energy & Sustainability Fund has been invested this year. When...

Alexandra Polkinghorn (senior, Politics)

Author:  I am writing in response to Katy Dhanens article, "War Crimes for Far-Reaching Investigation", in which she asserted "the Obama Administration must prosecute the...

ORSL Retreat Connects Sustainability and Spirituality

Author: Sam Ovenshine In conjunction with Local Foods Month and Sustainability Week, a group of Occidental students and staff packed their bags over fall break for...

Kenyon Chan Named Chancellor at UWB

Author: Sarah Dunlap Originally projected to return to Occidental in July, Dean of Students Kenyon Chan has opted instead to start anew at the University of...

Eagle Rock “Can’t Help Falling in Love” With Performer

Author: Damian Mendieta Like most farmers markets, Eagle Rock's weekly farmers market has everything. Vendors offer gleaming produce, fresh-cut flowers, handmade jewelry, tempting confections and the...

“Poorly Masked Anti-Semitism”

Author: James Taber Although I hesitate to respond, I feel that Patrick Rice's article entitled "It's Time for a Power Check" should not go unaddressed. ...