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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...

American Empire

Author: Margie Camarda and Jacob Goldstein In recent years, few clothing companies have garnered more press---both positive and negative---than American Apparel. Some labor activists have applauded...

When There’s Sense In Crying Over Spilled Milk

Author: Damian Mendieta In Southern California, where nothing but the sunshine is cheap, $4.50 doesn't go very far. A Metro day pass, a gallon of premium...

Playoff Hopes Squandered at the Weekend

Author: Mirin Fader   The men's basketball team (6-7 SCIAC; 12-12 overall) decisively lost two consecutive home games this past week against Whittier College and Cal Lutheran...

Wylie residents win energy challenge

Author: Sydney Bowman Occidental students, divided by residence hall, competed March 13–April 2 to conserve the most electricity. Residents of Wylie Hall emerged as the winners...

Lil Wayne: Been There

Author: Rosny Daniel and Brett Henderson First and foremost, Lil Wayne is currently the hottest rapper in the game, no doubt about it. Weezy is on...

Keck Kickers crush intramural competition

Author: Owen Hill Maybe they are destined for greatness, or maybe they are just an intramural team. Regardless, the Keck Kickers have become one of the...

Breaking Down the Major League Baseball Playoff Matchups

Author: Alex Graves|Dean DeChiaro The American League playoffs feature the most intriguing storylines. There are the Boston Red Sox, the defending World Series champions who play...

Softball defeated in weekend doubleheader

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental softball team (10-26 overall, 6-18 SCIAC) was unable to break out of their conference slump, dropping both games of their Friday...

Blood Drive Draws Modest Support for Local Hospital

Author: Katy Dhanens The Huntington Hospital Donor Center collaborated with the Oxy Office of Student Life to organize a blood drive on campus throughout the week...

‘MEGAFAUNA’ exhibit highlights African biodiversity

Author: Annie Chien A stoic paper cheetah with gleaming eyes stares out from the Weingart marble fireplace as a neighboring hyena looks on, its usual smile...

Blackshirt teams look to cap seasons in winning fashion

Author: Rachel Stober Occidental Men's Rugby (7-1) hopes to win their last two games and finish the season undefeated except for one loss to California Lutheran...