Archive
2018
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...
2010
A Blueprint for Building Communities
Author: Chris Suzdak The mission of Occidental College is based on four cornerstones: excellence, equity, community and service. Of these four, the facet of community is...
2010
Men’s Lacrosse Struggles to Secure Season Win
Author: Gil Alcaraz The members of the men's club lacrosse team are practicing hard, clawing for every goal against their stalwart opponents. Consisting of a group...
2012
Editorial: Application process for themed housing badly in need of reform
Author: The Occidental Weekly Editorial Board There are several different venues through which students can live in themed living communities at Occidental. To live in Berkus...
2015
Lizzie Kosin just keeps swimming
Author: Laura Scott Waking up at 5:30 every morning and walking down to the pool in 42 degree morning chill isn't most people's idea of fun....
2007
Cal State LA Professor Speaks on Intersection of Science and Art
Author: Erik Parker, Torch Staff Scientific artists and artistic scientists really do exist. In fact, according to Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor at California State University...
2015
There’s more to social media campaigns than ‘slacktivism’
Author: Andrea Tuemmler During the week after Nov. 12, online activism took Facebook and other social media platforms by storm. Red, white and blue filters covered...
2009
Back to Back in the SCIAC
Author: Henry Meier Oxy Women's Basketball team is beginning to make a tradition out of winning. A year ago, the team celebrated its first Southern California...
2016
Killer Mike feels the Bern
Author: Benj Salkind Senator Bernie Sanders has a new best friend, and his name is Killer Mike. You might know Mike from his role as one half...
2009
Legal Eagles Hit Oxy With New Law Fraternity
Author: Leah Glowacki Oxy's diverse, driven student body has recently been expanded by the student-initiated membership to Phi Alpha Delta, the world's largest co-ed, professional Law...
2016
Cam Newton Celebration Week
Author: Devon Deraad The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl 50 this past Sunday, cementing the legacy of superstar, surefire hall-of-famer Peyton Manning as a two-time...
2009
Lakers Ready to Rebound after Disappointing Two Game Flop
Author: Gil Alcaraz The NBA season is underway, and there are a few standout teams that are looking to take an early lead in the standings.As...
