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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...

An Intellectual Resource in a City of Smog

Author: Sarah Mofford A small grassy area covered in shade, three fountains and a building with statue-like columns around its sides. You may think this description...

Hypochondriacs Pig Out on Swine Flu

Author: Lindsay Palmer We've all gotten those e-mails from the director of Emmons Richard Youngblood, warning us about the swine flu, telling us over and over...

Intramural Soccer Caters to All Skill Levels

Author: Julie Xu Students are expressing more interest in intramurals, specifically in the game of soccer. This year, there are over 350 students in 500 different...

College requires high response rate for effective diversity survey

Author: Drew Jaffe Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Jorge Gonzalez released an update on plans to improve diversity and equity on...

ASOC to vote on making Bike Share full student service

Author: Lena Smith The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) Senate will vote on Monday on whether or not to turn Bike Share into an official...

Sometimes, you just need a hero

Author: Will Westwater Last spring semester I received a D on an economics exam. My grades were hurting overall and I was having a tough time...

Water Polo posts largest victory margin of season

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental women’s water polo team (5-17 overall, 3-3 SCIAC) has started to find its stroke in the pool with just two games...

Club network introduced

Author: Charlotte Flight The Student Activities Center (SAC) introduced a new online club network that will provide a central space for student organizations to publicize events....

Occidental Baseball alumnus Blodgett imparts expertise to pitching staff

Author: Lauren Rewers When asked about their favorite sports memory, nearly any athlete — professional, collegiate or even Little League — will recount their moment in...

Players of the week

Author: Griff Wynne Scott Ericksen   Leading the Tigers in their 4-0 win against La Verne on Sunday, pitcher Scott Ericksen (junior) had a fantastic game, pitching a...

Entrepreneurial spirit flourishes at Occidental

Author: Nina Greenebaum In 1887, members of the Presbyterian Church with a desire to establish a community of learners took a risk in founding Occidental College....