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...
2014
REHS teams up for half marathons
Author: Wellesley Daniels Unbeknownst to the Occidental community, members of the Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) staff have run six half-marathons since last spring. They...
2014
Nice Things Podcast – Episode 8
Author: Allan Van Vliet|Matson Atkins On this exciting episode of the The Nice Things Show, your hosts took to discussing political polarization in the United States....
2014
Multi-million dollar donations rejuvenate plans for new aquatic center, tennis court
Author: Michael Tonetti Two seven-figure donations made in November to the college's athletic department have ignited a final push toward the construction of a new aquatics...
2015
Loss of Intergroup Dialogue Program hinders promise of diversity and social accountability on Occidental’s campus
Author: Emily Gao In choosing a college, I sought a school whose students did not shy away from discomfort. I wanted a school that would act...
2015
Harvard professor brings much-needed notice to campaign reform
Author: Andrea Tuemmler From Bernie Sanders’ populist socialism to Donald Trump’s sensationalism, the crowded presidential field is encouraging a wide range of creative campaign strategies. One...
2015
Demystifying the Giant Magnet We Call Home
Author: Melina Devoney A basement hallway of the Norris Chemistry Building is lined with peculiar caution signs about Occidental’s multi-million dollar nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The...
2015
Through third-party study abroad programs, students miss out on immersive and authentic experiences
Author: Tim O'Donnell Occidental students are determined to fully immerse themselves in a new country when they study abroad. This usually entails entrenching themselves in another...
2015
Monetary Policy
Author: William Pottenger Sept. 17, The United States Federal Reserve reported that it would wait to raise interest rates. However, shortly after, Janet Yellen, the Chair...
2015
Volunteering: My Experiences
Author: Tanvi Varma When I reflect on the most meaningful experiences in my life, volunteer work is one that comes to mind. Over the past four...
2015
GOP push for NASA funding could reinvigorate space program
Author: Peter Johnson Traditionally, Republicans have opposed 'big government' and increasing federal spending. As recently as June 2015, statements from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...
2015
Volleyball splits homecoming doubleheader
Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental women's volleyball team (9-10 overall, 5-6 SCIAC) had a packed schedule for homecoming weekend, facing off against conference foe Pomona Friday...
